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Planning in Bridgend

Only 7 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 Inverclyde Council's planning register.

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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. The town, named after its medieval bridge over the River Ogmore, 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 had an estimated population of 1.54 million in 2019, making it a significant area for potential planning and development opportunities.

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

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.

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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridgend?
In the last 24 months, 13 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 2 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.