Tondu, Bridgend Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tondu, Bridgend.
Bridgend · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Tondu are administered by Bridgend County Borough Council. View the full Bridgend County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tondu
Tondu is a village situated in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, approximately 3 miles north of Bridgend town, within the community of Ynysawdre. This location offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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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: Rhondda and Ogmore
- LSOA: Bridgend 003C
Crime Statistics
66 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 30
- anti-social-behaviour: 8
- criminal-damage-arson: 7
- public-order: 7
- shoplifting: 6
- other-theft: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tondu.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tondu.
- 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 Tondu based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Tondu.
- - Bridge over Incline Plane along NCN4 route Near Maesteg Road Tondu
Listed Building Consent for careful dismantling of a section of the southern wall; repair and replacement of missing section using the current snecked coursing and quoin arrangement; including the rep
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Former Glan yr Afon Home Heol yr Ysgol Ynysawdre CF32 9EG
Approval of details for conditions 18 (Gas Protection Measures), 19 (Assessment of Contamination) & 26 (Coal Mining Risk Intrusive Investigations) of P/21/1092/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Twin Oaks & Woodland View (No.17) Derllwyn Road Tondu Bridgend CF32 9DG
Crown reduction of Cherry Laurels on western boundary and removal of one stem; prune overhanging branches of neighbour’s Sycamore back to boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 11 Derllwyn Road Tondu Bridgend CF32 9DG
Single storey rear extension to provide further living accommodation and utility room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 7 Ffordd Haearn Tondu Bridgend CF32 9BF
Inclusion of land into curtilage and a detached garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Tondu in Bridgend
Tondu is a village situated in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, approximately 3 miles north of Bridgend town, within the community of Ynysawdre. This location offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Tondu show an average sale price of £247,116, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Tondu area recorded 66 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tondu 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 Tondu
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Tondu. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 140 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 Tondu.
With an average of 140 days, decisions near Tondu take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Tondu were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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