Derwen, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Derwen, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Derwen are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Derwen
Derwen is a quaint rural village located in the southern part of Denbighshire, Wales, nestled between Corwen and Ruthin along the scenic upper Dyffryn Clwyd, just north of the River Clwyd. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 426 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
- LSOA: Bridgend 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Derwen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Derwen.
- 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 Derwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
132 planning applications found near Derwen.
- - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Non-material amendment to P/25/417/FUL to amend condition 1 and substitute plans for the following changes: 1) New Gym and Multifaith Building: Proposed removal of Second Floor [Level 02] resulting in
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 4 (drainage) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 13 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 8 Maes Yr Eithin, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6BJ
Raising ridge height of dwelling to permit a loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity Bridgend CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 17 (Contamination - remediation scheme and verification plan) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Non-material amendment to amend the drawings listed in condition 1 of P/25/417/FUL. The amendments relate to the following: East side perimeter wall; West side perimeter wall; Upper Northwest car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 14 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 16 (assessment of the nature and extent of contamination) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for conditions 9 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)) & 12 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Approval of details for condition 15 (Tree Survey Plan, Tree Retention Plan and Tree Protection Plan) of P/25/417/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - HMP & YOI Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity Bridgend CF35 6AP
Works to various trees including felling, pollarding, coppicing, removal of limbs / stems / laterals / branches, deadwooding, crown reduction, pruning, lateral branch reduction, severing and removal o
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - HMP Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Demolition and redevelopment within the existing secure compound and an extension to the secure compound to the southwest and east to include a new accommodation block, a replacement kitchen/dining bl
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 108 Clos Yr Eryr, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6HF
Conversion and change of use of garage to dog groomers and an office and games room and external alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - HMP & YOI Parc, Heol Hopcyn John, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6AP
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion in respect of demolition and redevelopment within the existing secure compound and an extension to the secure compound to the sou
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Hmp & Yoi Parc Heol Hopcyn John Coity CF35 6AP
Tree works including felling, coppicing, removal of deadwood, pollarding, crown reduction, monolithing as per submitted survey and proposed timescale
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Coety Primary School, Ffordd Yr Hebog, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6DH
Primary school extension comprising two storey classroom extension to rear of existing school and small first floor extension to existing staff room
Status: Undecided | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - 93 Clos Yr Eryr, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6HF
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed part rear extension and part side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Coety Primary School, Ffordd Yr Hebog, Coity, Bridgend, CF35 6DH
Construction of a new stepped access from the school yard/boundary to link to the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with external lighting and new native tree and hedgerow planting
Status: Permitted | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 46 Maes Y Cadno Coity Bridgend CF35 6DF
Retention of reduced ground level and shed in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Harvester Sarn Pub & Grill Designer Outlet Village Cefn Hirgoed Bridgend CF32 9SH
Internal alterations, installation of replacement bay window and entrance lobby, erection of Lych Gate, new external fence and post lighting, installation of feature bull statue, replacement paving an
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Derwen in Bridgend
Derwen is a quaint rural village located in the southern part of Denbighshire, Wales, nestled between Corwen and Ruthin along the scenic upper Dyffryn Clwyd, just north of the River Clwyd. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 426 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Derwen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Derwen 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 Derwen
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Derwen. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 Derwen.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Derwen take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Derwen were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 16 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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