Maesteg, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maesteg, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Maesteg are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Maesteg
Maesteg is a town and community located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, positioned at the northern end of the Llynfi Valley near the Neath Port Talbot border. With a population of 20,612 as of 2011, Maesteg, which translates to 'fair field' in English, offers a rich history and a vibrant community, making it a significant area for planning applications and local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £137,974 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
- LSOA: Bridgend 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maesteg.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maesteg.
- 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 Maesteg based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Maesteg.
- - The Original Factory Shop Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN
3000mm high x 6000mm wide fixed page LED signage board (industry standard size) with 2000mm high dark grey brushed aluminium pan, to be bolt fixed to building. This application is for permanent signag
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Maesteg Campus Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN
Approval of details for condition 5 (drainage) of P/24/677/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Former Bridgend College, Maesteg Campus, Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9UN
Prior notification to demolish the former college building, but retain the facade
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 38-40 Commercial Street Maesteg CF34 9DH
Conversion of office building to mixed use comprising 2no. commercial units on the ground floor and 10no. residential units on the upper floors and basement area (amendment to planning permission P/19
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Argyle Villa, 8 Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9YH
Conversion of the detached dwellinghouse and attached garage to form 3no. self-contained residential flats, comprising 2no. 2-bedroom flats within the main building and 1no. 1-bedroom flat within the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Maesteg Cricket Club, Queen Street, Maesteg, CF34 9YN
Removable cricket ball 'stop fencing' mounted on poles
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Canaan Chapel, St Michaels Road, Maesteg CF34 9PA
Retention of the conversion of a former chapel to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 38-40 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DH
Approval of details for condition 2 (tactile crossing) of P/19/753/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 38-40 Commercial Street Maesteg CF34 9DH
Non material amendment to P/19/753/FUL to amend Condition 1 (Approved Plans), to revert back to original approved plans which related to 2no. commercial retail units on ground floor and 9no. residenti
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - St David's Church Talbot Street Maesteg CF34 9UN
T1 (Scots Pine) - Remove deadwood; T2 (Beech) - Crown lift to 3m and remove lighting; T3 (Lawson Cypress) - Crown lift to 3m; T4 (Beech) - Crown lift to 3m and prune back from building to 2m & T5 (Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Maesteg in Bridgend
Maesteg is a town and community located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, positioned at the northern end of the Llynfi Valley near the Neath Port Talbot border. With a population of 20,612 as of 2011, Maesteg, which translates to 'fair field' in English, offers a rich history and a vibrant community, making it a significant area for planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Maesteg show an average sale price of £137,974, 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 Maesteg a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Maesteg 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 Maesteg
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Maesteg. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 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 Maesteg.
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 Maesteg were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 22 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.
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