Litchard, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Litchard, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Litchard are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Litchard
Litchard is a village and residential district situated north of Bridgend in Wales, forming part of the Coity Higher community. It also serves as an electoral ward, having previously functioned as a ward within the Bridgend County Borough Council. This area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its residential nature and community governance structure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,124 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
- LSOA: Bridgend 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Litchard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Litchard.
- 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 Litchard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Litchard.
- - 1 Greenwood Close, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1PJ
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of new single storey rear and side extension to provide additional dining and living area incorporating additional cloakroom. Provision of parking space an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 62 Tairfelin, Wildmill, Bridgend, CF31 1SJ
Change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class C4 (small HMO) to accommodate a maximum of 3 unrelated occupants
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Taith Newydd (Glanrhyd Hospital) Tondu Road Pen-y-fai CF31 4LN
Installation of 2no. new sprinkler tanks, pump house, concrete slab base and boundary treatments
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Glanffornwg Garage Site Glanffornwg Wildmill Bridgend CF31 1RH
Prior notification to demolish block of 5no. single storey brick garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 18 Greenwood Close, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1PJ
Single storey extension to side to provide bedroom and ensuite
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 5 Litchard Hill Bridgend CF31 1QQ
Demolish existing timber garage and rebuild in block and render with tiled roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 34 Bryn Llidiard Litchard CF31 1QN
Retention of raised decking area at the top of the garden with railings and steps
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-10-25
View full details - - 5 Derwen Close Litchard Bridgend CF31 1QP
Loft conversion with hip to gable extension and dormer to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - 33 Penyrallt Avenue Litchard CF31 1QG
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Red Dragon Litchard Hill Litchard CF31 1QJ
Erection of two high powered electric vehicle charge points and associated electrical feeder pillar
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 4 Nursery Gardens Litchard CF31 1NH
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-05-09
View full details - - 24 Bryn Llidiard Litchard CF31 1QN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-03-14
View full details - - 3 Derwen Close Litchard CF31 1QP
Hip to gable extension with front and rear dormers to provide additional first floor accommodation; single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2022-10-27
View full details - - Red Dragon pub Litchard Hill Litchard CF31 1QS
Sycamores: lift to 4.0m, reduce lateral growth over neighbours gardens by 2.0m back toward boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Red Dragon Pub Litchard Hill Litchard Bridgend CF31 1QJ
Works to a group of mixed species (G1) - Lift to 4.0m; reduce lateral growth by 2.0m back toward boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2021-11-01
View full details - - 24 Highfield Avenue Litchard CF31 1QR
Two storey side extension and single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2021-05-26
View full details - - 22 Heol Castell Coety Litchard CF31 1PU
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2020-12-01
View full details - - 6 Cae Derwen Litchard CF31 1PY
Reduce height of mixed hedgerow by 2m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - 2 Nursery Gardens Litchard Bridgend CF31 1NH
Two storey extension to side/rear to provide family room and bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2018-10-02
View full details - - 7 Derwen Close Litchard CF31 1QP
Raise ridge of roof to accommodate dormer extension to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2018-07-17
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A brief summary of Litchard in Bridgend
Litchard is a village and residential district situated north of Bridgend in Wales, forming part of the Coity Higher community. It also serves as an electoral ward, having previously functioned as a ward within the Bridgend County Borough Council. This area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its residential nature and community governance structure.
Property prices in Litchard show an average sale price of £268,124, 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 Litchard a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Litchard 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 Litchard
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Litchard. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Litchard.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Litchard 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 Litchard were full planning applications (24), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.