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Planning in Bridgend

Only 2 decisions near Bridgend in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Bridgend

Bridgend is a town located in the Bridgend County Borough of Wales, strategically positioned 20 miles west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. Named after a historic bridge over the River Ogmore, the town also features the River Ewenny coursing through it. With a population of 49,597 as of 2021, Bridgend is an integral part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which houses around 1.54 million residents.

Property prices in Bridgend show an average sale price of £255,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bridgend area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bridgend a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bridgend has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridgend?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgend?
The most common type of planning application near Bridgend is full planning applications, with 1 submission 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.