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Planning in Bridgend

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 3 weeks
on average

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

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About Bridgend

Bridgend, located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, is situated 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 flowing through it. With a population of 49,597 as of 2021, Bridgend is part of the Cardiff Capital Region, which had a population of around 1.54 million in 2019, making it a significant area for 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.

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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridgend?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bridgend?
The average planning decision time near Bridgend is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bridgend?
The planning approval rate near Bridgend is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bridgend?
The most common type of planning application near Bridgend is outline 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.