Newcastle, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newcastle, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Newcastle are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Bridgend County Borough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £223,596 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
- LSOA: Bridgend 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newcastle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newcastle.
- 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 Newcastle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Newcastle.
- - Land at Bridgend Police Station and former Cheapside Multi-storey Car Park, Cheapside, Bridgend
Agree details of Condition 29 (Landscape Management Plan) for planning consent P/22/756/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Ground Floor 52 Nolton Street Bridgend CF31 3BP
Proposed illuminated fascia board and projecting signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 10-14 Nolton Arcade Nolton Street Bridgend CF31 1DX
Prior notification to demolish condemned unsafe building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land at Bridgend Police Station and former Cheapside Multi-storey Car Park, Cheapside, Bridgend
Approval of details for condition 27 (landscaping scheme) of P/22/756/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Site of the former Sunnyside Council Offices and Magistrates Court Adjacent to Sunnyside Road and Glan-y-Parc Bridgend
Approval of details for conditions 26 (details of illumination), 30 (Landscape Management Plan), 37 (Top Soil Investigation for Contamination), 38 (Imported Aggregate - Investigation for Contamination
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 79 & 79A Nolton Street Bridgend CF31 3AE
Change of Use to mixed A3 Use and A1 Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 17 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BX
Proposed ATM fascia with illuminated "ATM" sign; non illuminated blue and yellow "Free Cash Withdrawals" surround sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 17 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BX
Proposed installation of an ATM to be installed through shopfront window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Suite 1 Green Block, Bridgend Probation Office, Tremains Business Park, Tremains Road, Bridgend, CF31 1TZ
Installation of air conditioning with new external unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 15 Market Street, Bridgend, CF31 1LJ
Change from A1 retail shop to A3 baguette bar serving hot and cold food with seating for 6 people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 29-31 Market Street Bridgend CF31 1LJ
Subdivision of existing use class A3 ground floor unit to form an additional use class A1 unit with alterations to shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 28 Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AX
Conversion of existing dwelling into 3no. flats, including rear single storey extension, new external stairs and platform and car parking to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land at Bridgend Police Station & former Cheapside multi storey car park Cheapside Bridgend CF31 1BZ
Approval of details for condition 3 (boundaries) of P/22/756/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Brandon Tool Hire Bridgend, Tremains Road, Bridgend, CF31 1TZ
Approval of details for conditions 12 (long stay cycle stand), 13 (permanent bollards scheme), 14 (Traffic & Delivery Management Plan) & 15 (materials - external surfaces) of P/24/673/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Land at Bridgend Police Station and former Cheapside Multi-storey Car Park Bridgend CF31 1BZ
Approval of details for conditions 8 (travel plan) & 15 (college transport management plan) of P/22/756/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 6 Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BW
Take down front wall; form new access; reduce levels to form 2no. additional car parking spaces
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 85 Nolton Street, Bridgend, CF31 3AE
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for eight residents using rooms on the ground and first floors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 18 Parkfields Road, Bridgend, CF31 4BH
Proposed first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 9 Coed Parc Court, Bridgend, CF31 4HU
Crown reduction (2-2.5m) of Yew Trees (T1 and T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Cattle shed at Pitcot Farm, Wick Road, St Brides Major, Bridgend
Retain extension over an existing cattle feeding passage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Newcastle in Bridgend
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newcastle a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Newcastle
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Newcastle. Of these, 31% were approved, with an average decision time of 112 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 Newcastle.
With an average of 112 days, decisions near Newcastle 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 Newcastle were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (9), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 35 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.