How long do planning decisions take near Mawdlam?

The average planning decision time near Mawdlam is 163 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 Mawdlam?

The planning approval rate near Mawdlam is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mawdlam?

The most common type of planning application near Mawdlam is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mawdlam?

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Mawdlam, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mawdlam, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Bridgend 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mawdlam.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mawdlam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Mawdlam.

- Land south of Kenfig Pool Holiday Caravan Park Ton Kenfig Nr Porthcawl CF33 4PT
New agricultural barn for farm machinery and hay/straw and ancillary use with no livestock use and including new track from field gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Mawdlam in Bridgend

Mawdlam is a settlement located in Bridgend, Wales.

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

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Planning Activity in Mawdlam

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Mawdlam. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 163 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 Mawdlam.

With an average of 163 days, decisions near Mawdlam take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Mawdlam were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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