How long do planning decisions take near Brackla?

The average planning decision time near Brackla is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Brackla?

The planning approval rate near Brackla is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brackla?

The most common type of planning application near Brackla is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brackla?

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Brackla, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brackla, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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About Brackla

Brackla is a significant housing estate and community located in the eastern part of Bridgend, within Bridgend County Borough, Wales. It is an integral part of the town of Bridgend, alongside the neighbouring communities of Bridgend and Coychurch Lower, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,116 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
LSOA: Bridgend 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brackla.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brackla.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Brackla based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Brackla.

- 56 Fairoak Chase, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PH
Erect a replacement conservatory to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Unit 1 Kestrel Close, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3RW
Change of use from gym to use class B8 (Storage use)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 80 The Chase, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2JJ
Proposed front extension, including additional front parking and dropped kerb extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 12 The Hollies, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PP
Conversion and extension of existing single storey garage to facilitate annex accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-06-12
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- 22 Bramble Close, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PS
Approval of details for condition 1 (replacement native tree) of T/23/28/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-01-31
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- 84 Hazeldene Avenue Brackla CF31 2JP
Extend ground and first floor to side of property to create a garage, WC and office space to ground floor and 2no. bedrooms and ensuite to first floor (Amended Block Plan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-04
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- Plot 2600 Central Park off Western Avenue Bridgend Industrial Estate CF31 3RT
Vary standard condition attached to P/19/891/RES (new industrial unit) to extend period of time to commence the development
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Brackla in Bridgend

Property prices in Brackla show an average sale price of £247,116, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brackla a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Brackla

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Brackla. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Brackla.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Brackla were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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