How long do planning decisions take near Bridgend?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgend?

The most common type of planning application near Bridgend is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bridgend?

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Bridgend, Fife Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bridgend, Fife.

Fife · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Bridgend are administered by Fife Council. View the full Fife Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bridgend

Bridgend is a town located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, situated 20 miles west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. Named after a medieval bridge spanning the River Ogmore, it also features the River Ewenny flowing through its vicinity. With a population of 49,597 as of 2021, Bridgend is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which boasts a population of around 1.54 million, making it an area of interest for planning applications and regional development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,124 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fife
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
LSOA: Springfield West and Rankeilour

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

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A brief summary of Bridgend in Fife

Property prices in Bridgend show an average sale price of £268,124, 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.

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Planning Activity in Bridgend

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. The average decision time was 78 days.

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 Bridgend were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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