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Planning in Bridgend

Approved
98%
44 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bridgend in the last 24 months, from Ceredigion County Council's planning register.

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Around Bridgend

Postcode districts

SA43 125 applications in the last 12 monthsSA44 66 applications in the last 12 monthsSA46 46 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Ceredigion County Council

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About Bridgend

Bridgend is a town located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, positioned 20 miles west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. Named after a medieval bridge spanning the River Ogmore, the town also features the River Ewenny flowing through it. As of 2021, Bridgend had a population of 49,597 and is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which encompasses approximately 1.54 million residents. This vibrant area presents numerous opportunities for planning applications, making it an important locale for development and community growth.

Property prices in Bridgend show an average sale price of £255,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridgend planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bridgend, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (29), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridgend?
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bridgend?
The average planning decision time near Bridgend is 90 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 Bridgend?
The planning approval rate near Bridgend is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgend?
The most common type of planning application near Bridgend is discharge of conditions, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bridgend?
You can search and track planning applications near Bridgend on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.