How long do planning decisions take near Fountain?

The average planning decision time near Fountain is 133 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 Fountain?

The planning approval rate near Fountain is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fountain?

The most common type of planning application near Fountain is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fountain?

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Fountain, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fountain, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Fountain are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fountain

Fountains in Fountain, Bridgend, serve as decorative reservoirs that discharge water, often creating stunning visual effects. These structures, derived from the Latin word "fons," meaning source or spring, enhance the aesthetic appeal of public spaces and can be a focal point in planning applications for community developments.

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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: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
LSOA: Bridgend 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fountain.

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 Fountain based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Fountain in Bridgend

Property prices in Fountain 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 Fountain a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Fountain

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Fountain. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 133 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fountain may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 133 days, decisions near Fountain take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Fountain were listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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