How long do planning decisions take near Sarn?

The average planning decision time near Sarn is 70 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 Sarn?

The planning approval rate near Sarn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sarn?

The most common type of planning application near Sarn is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sarn?

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Sarn, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sarn, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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About Sarn

Sarn is a village located in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, approximately three miles north of Bridgend. Nestled between Aberkenfig and Brynmenyn, it is strategically positioned near the confluence of the Ogmore and Llynfi rivers. The village is also just a 15-minute walk from the M4 motorway and the McArthurGlen Group Bridgend Designer Outlet, making it a potentially attractive area for new planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £247,116 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bridgend
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
LSOA: Bridgend 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sarn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sarn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Sarn.

- Parkfield 12 Bryncoch Road Sarn CF32 9PA
Approval of details for condition 4 (Landscaping and Biodiversity enhancement Scheme) of P/24/746/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-15
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- 15 Crescent Road, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9PB
Demolition of existing rear single storey building and construction of two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 12 The Quadrangle, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9NR
Single storey rear sunroom extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Kimberley, Heol Canola, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9TS
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and rear dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-10-01
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- 1 Heol Pentyla, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9NF
Two storey side extension with hipped roof and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 1 Y Groes, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9UN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-14
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- 33 Heol Bryncwils Sarn CF32 9UD
Flat roof garage to side of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-04
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- 67 Eustace Drive Bryncethin CF32 9EX
Single storey side/rear extension; front porch and replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-10-06
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- 4 Sarn Hill Sarn Bridgend CF32 9RU
Two storey and single storey rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Sarn in Bridgend

Property prices in Sarn show an average sale price of £247,116, 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 Sarn a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Sarn

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Sarn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sarn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Sarn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sarn were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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