Waterton, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterton, The Vale of Glamorgan.

The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Waterton are administered by Vale Of Glamorgan Council. View the full Vale Of Glamorgan Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Bridgend
• Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
• LSOA: Bridgend 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waterton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Waterton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Waterton.

1. - TBD UK Ltd Brocastle Avenue Waterton Bridgend CF31 3US
   Proposed extension to existing building and ancillary amended site access arrangements
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-01-09
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2. - Land off Waterton Lane Bridgend
   22no. affordable dwellings (10no. of 4P2B houses, 4no. of 2P1B walk up flats and 8no. of 5P3B houses) with associated landscape and infrastructure
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-28
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3. - Substation at the former Ford Engine Plant site Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ
   Construction of an electricity substation comprising transformers, switchgears and electrical equipment, new buildings and a communications tower together with surface water drainage features, fencing
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-01-24
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4. - Unit 4 Royal London Park, Waterton, Bridgend, CF31 3TN
   Change of use from retail (use class A1) to a gym (use class D2) and external alterations
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-10-25
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A brief summary of Waterton in The Vale of Glamorgan

Waterton is a settlement located in The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waterton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterton 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 Waterton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Waterton. The average decision time was 100 days.

With an average of 100 days, decisions near Waterton 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 Waterton were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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.