Bridgend, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgend, Devon.
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About Bridgend
Bridgend is a town located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, approximately 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. As of 2021, Bridgend had a population of 49,597 and is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which has a population of around 1.54 million, making it a key area for potential 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: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridgend.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridgend.
- 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 Bridgend based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bridgend.
- - Crown Yealm House Bridgend Newton Ferrers PL8 1AW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (CMP) of planning consent 4031/24/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Valley View 5 Meadow Close Newton Ferrers PL8 1BT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (CMP) of planning consent 1467/25/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 Yealm Road, Newton Ferrers, PL8 1AH
Erection of self-build dwelling and associated vehicular access and car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Waters Edge Bridgend Newton Ferrers PL8 1AW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Bat Emergence Survey) to planning consent 0694/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 7 Newton Close Newton Ferrers PL8 1AL
Householder application for proposed construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 14 Butts Park Newton Ferrers PL8 1HY
Non material minor amendment to planning consent 2463/23/HHO for slight re-arrangement of window & door siting & design on South (front) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 5, Butts Park, Newton Ferrers, PL8 1HY
Householder application for single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Bridgend in Devon
Bridgend is a town located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, approximately 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. As of 2021, Bridgend had a population of 49,597 and is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which has a population of around 1.54 million, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Bridgend 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 Bridgend a particularly low-crime area.
Bridgend has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bridgend includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yealm Estuary SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Bridgend
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Bridgend.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bridgend were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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