Pencoed, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pencoed, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Pencoed are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pencoed
Pencoed is a town and community located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, positioned along the Ewenny River and adjacent to the M4 motorway, northeast of Bridgend. As of the 2022 census, it boasts a population of 10,011, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,124 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
- LSOA: Bridgend 009F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pencoed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pencoed.
- 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 Pencoed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
460 planning applications found near Pencoed.
- - 7 Holly Vale, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6LQ
Two storey side extension and single storey hip roof to rear of extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 7 Bryn Rhedyn Pencoed Bridgend CF35 6TL
Single storey side extension over driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 23 Verland Way, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TY
T1 Ash - reduce canopy and overhang into garden by 2-2.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 18 Alyson Way, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TP
T1, T2 & T3 - Oak trees - 2.5 to 3 metre reduction
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 139 Hendre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TN
Proposed dropped kerb to assist with vehicle parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 45 Deri Avenue, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TT
1. Remove dead wood down to 40mm diameter over Nos 6 and 7 Rowan Close, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 6TS 2. Thin out 10% of branches on end of large scaffold limb protruding south west over 6 Rowan Close, a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 12 Deri Avenue, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TU
Proposed crown lift of Ash tree in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 26 Verland Way, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TY
T1 Oak - Pollard to 4m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - 38 Coychurch Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5NG
Vary conditions 2 and 3 of P/21/1139/RLX (2 dwellings) to extend the time to submit Reserved Matters
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 25 Ystrad Waun, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6PW
Proposed ground floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 58 Hendre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TN
Retention of shed for use as home gym/storage of garden furniture and general garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - 25 Ton Teg, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5ND
Demolition of existing conservatory; construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-10
View full details - - 53 Bryn Rhedyn, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6TL
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - 10 Bryn Rhedyn Pencoed CF35 6TL
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - 18 Coed-y-Graig Pencoed CF35 6YT
Crown reduce 3 Oak trees by 2-3 metres, remove deadwood and raise canopy to 6 metres over the road
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 45 Deri Avenue Pencoed CF35 6TT
Removal of overhanging branches of Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 2 Rowan Close Pencoed Bridgend CF35 6TS
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 1 Verland Way Pencoed CF35 6TY
Front dormer extension; new side entrance porch; new windows, new boundary wall; dropped kerb and vehicle parking to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 93 Hendre Road Pencoed Bridgend CF35 6TD
Convert and extend existing detached garage to form a granny annex and extend attached outbuilding to accommodate enlarged gym
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 3 Brook Vale Pencoed Bridgend CF35 6LS
Adding a new detached garage and converting the existing internal garage to a living space
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-05-30
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A brief summary of Pencoed in Bridgend
Pencoed is a town and community located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, positioned along the Ewenny River and adjacent to the M4 motorway, northeast of Bridgend. As of the 2022 census, it boasts a population of 10,011, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Pencoed show an average sale price of £268,124, 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 Pencoed a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pencoed 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 Pencoed
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Pencoed. Of these, 73% 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 Pencoed.
With an average of 112 days, decisions near Pencoed 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 Pencoed were full planning applications (30), tree works (23), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 16 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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