Bridgend, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgend, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bridgend are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District 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. The town derives its name from a medieval bridge spanning the River Ogmore, with the River Ewenny also flowing through its vicinity. As of 2021, Bridgend had a population of 49,597 and is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which boasts a population of approximately 1.54 million. This vibrant area offers various opportunities for planning applications, given its strategic location and growing community.
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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: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 005E
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
29 planning applications found near Bridgend.
- - 3 Valley View Lower Mills Bridgend Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2BB
T1 Willow, T2 Willow, T3 Willow - Pollard to 1-2m stems.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - S.26/1097/TCA · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 3 Valley View Lower Mills Bridgend Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2BB
T1 Willow, T2 Willow, T3 Willow - Pollard to 1-2m stems.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-23 - S.26/1097/TCA - 3 Valley View Lower Mills Bridgend Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2BB
T1 Willow, T2 Willow, T3 Willow - Pollard to 1-2m stems.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 12 Boakes Drive Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QW
Erection of conservatory, insertion of window to first floor side elevation, new heat pump, new gate in boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 70 Boakes Drive Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QW
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Winuwuk Studio Downton Road Bridgend Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2AX
T1 - Leylandii trees - trim to 4m. Prune apple, pear and plum trees. Removal of 4x cherry. Removal of walnut and ash saplings. 2x willow - 3m reduction from top. Side growth of 2x trees in the river n
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Brooklyn Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Replacement dormer window to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-02-23
View full details - - Chosen View Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QU
Erection of new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-01-24
View full details - - Woodmans Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Resubmission of S.20/0245/HHOLD. Erection of two-storey and single storey extensions to the rear, side and front of the property; changes to external walling materials and windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - 4 Fleece Cottages Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QU
Erection of single storey extension to the side and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2021-08-05
View full details - - Woodmans Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2021-06-22
View full details - - Woodmans Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Extension and alterations (Resubmission of S.20/0245/HHOLD)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2020-11-24
View full details - - 33 Selwyn Close Ryeford Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3LH
T1 - Yew - Crown raise to 5m from ground level. T2 - Yew - Crown raise to 6m from ground level. T3 - Yew - Reduce overhanging branches over client's boundary line by approx. 3m T4 - Yew - Reduce overh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2020-07-06
View full details - - Woodmans Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Discharge of conditions 3 (CEMP Report) & 5 (Biodiversity Spec) of S.20/0245/HHOLD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - 35 Selwyn Close Ryeford Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3LH
Proposed alteration including amendment to door/window units, internal reconfiguration and widening of existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2020-03-10
View full details - - Woodmans Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2020-01-31
View full details - - 37 Selwyn Close Ryeford Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3LH
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2018-12-03
View full details - - Downton Farm Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QU
Discharge of Condition 11 (nesting activity) of permission S.14/1268/COU (379911 204101)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2018-03-12
View full details - - Chosen View Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QU
New Dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2016-11-15
View full details - - Brook House Stanley Downton Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QS
Conversion of barn to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: Stroud | Date: 2016-08-23
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A brief summary of Bridgend in Gloucestershire
Bridgend is a town located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, situated 20 miles west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. The town derives its name from a medieval bridge spanning the River Ogmore, with the River Ewenny also flowing through its vicinity. As of 2021, Bridgend had a population of 49,597 and is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which boasts a population of approximately 1.54 million. This vibrant area offers various opportunities for planning applications, given its strategic location and growing community.
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.
Bridgend has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanley Mills, Stroud Industrial Heritage. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Bridgend slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bridgend were full planning applications (24), tree works (16), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 8 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.