Bridgend, North Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgend, North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
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.
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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: North Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Coatbridge and Bellshill
- LSOA: Stepps - 03
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
3 planning applications found near Bridgend.
- - 1 Lanrig Holding Old Lindsaybeg Road Chryston North Lanarkshire G69 9HB
Erection of Single Storey Side and Rear Extensions and Erection of Detached Double Garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land Outside 2B Gartferry Road Chryston North Lanarkshire G69 9JY
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 9m high telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 73 Tansay Drive Chryston North Lanarkshire G69 9FD
Conversion of Double Garage to Habitable Space Including Provision of Windows in Lieu of Existing Garage Doors
Status: Permitted | Council: North Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Bridgend in North Lanarkshire
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 £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.
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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bridgend. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bridgend may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 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 (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.