How long do planning decisions take near Litchard?

The average planning decision time near Litchard is 87 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 Litchard?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Litchard?

The most common type of planning application near Litchard is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Litchard?

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Litchard, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Litchard, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
LSOA: Bridgend 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

5 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 33 Penyrallt Avenue Litchard CF31 1QG
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Litchard in Bridgend

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Litchard a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Litchard

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Litchard. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

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

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Litchard were full planning applications (12), tree works (5), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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