Pontycymer, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pontycymer, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · Town
About Pontycymer
Pontycymer, located in the Garw Valley of Bridgend County Borough, is a former mining village approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Bridgend. This area offers a unique historical context for planning applications, reflecting its industrial heritage and potential for development within the picturesque valley setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bridgend
- Parliamentary constituency: Rhondda and Ogmore
- LSOA: Bridgend 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pontycymer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pontycymer.
- 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 Pontycymer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Pontycymer.
- - Land formerly Ffaldau Arms Victoria Street Pontycymmer Bridgend CF32 8LL
Approval of details for conditions 21 (CCTV location scheme) and 25 (Retaining walls) of P/25/448/RLX
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Heddfan, Federation Lane, Pontycymer, CF32 8LQ
Approval of details for condition 4 (landscaping and biodiversity enhancements) of P/24/92/FUL (allowed on appeal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 2 School Terrace, Pontycymer, CF32 8HT
New garden storage facility to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Pontycymmer Detachment, Cadet Centre, Victoria Street, Pontycymer, CF32 8NN
Demolition of existing derelict former ATC hall and erection of 1no. new detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 4 Albany Road Pontycymer Bridgend CF32 8HE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Pontycymer in Bridgend
Pontycymer, located in the Garw Valley of Bridgend County Borough, is a former mining village approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Bridgend. This area offers a unique historical context for planning applications, reflecting its industrial heritage and potential for development within the picturesque valley setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pontycymer a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontycymer 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 Pontycymer
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Pontycymer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pontycymer may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pontycymer were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.