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Planning in Newcastle

Approved
67%
22 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 18 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newcastle in the last 24 months, from Bridgend County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Newcastle

Newcastle is an area and electoral ward within the town of Bridgend, Wales, notable for its historic Newcastle Castle, a remnant of the medieval period. The ward is actively involved in local governance, electing representatives to both Bridgend Town Council and Bridgend County Borough Council, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development initiatives. It sits within the Bridgend County Borough district.

Property prices in Newcastle show an average sale price of £223,596, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newcastle 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newcastle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Newcastle. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (8), advertising consent (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newcastle?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Newcastle. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newcastle?
The average planning decision time near Newcastle is 125 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 Newcastle?
The planning approval rate near Newcastle is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newcastle?
The most common type of planning application near Newcastle is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newcastle?
You can search and track planning applications near Newcastle on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.