How long do planning decisions take near Whiterock?

The average planning decision time near Whiterock is 101 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 Whiterock?

The planning approval rate near Whiterock is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whiterock?

The most common type of planning application near Whiterock is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whiterock?

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Whiterock, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whiterock, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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About Whiterock

Whiterock is a quaint village located in County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled within the townland of Killinakin and the civil parish of Killinchy. Situated on the western shore of Strangford Lough, near the village of Killinchy, it falls under the Ards and North Down Borough. As of the 2011 Census, Whiterock had a population of 355 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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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 017E

Crime Statistics

131 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 38
shoplifting: 27
anti-social-behaviour: 15
public-order: 15
drugs: 8
criminal-damage-arson: 7
other-crime: 5
bicycle-theft: 4
other-theft: 4
burglary: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whiterock.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whiterock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Whiterock.

- 5 Technology Drive Bridgend CF31 3NA
Change of use from Class B8 to an Electric Vehicle Hub comprising mixed use Class B1 offices, Class B2 workshops (with MOT testing), Class B1 offices and Class B8 storage together with Class D2 Electr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Land rear of 95 Merthyr Mawr Road Bridgend CF31 3EU
Approval of details for conditions 8 (off-street parking), 9 (vision splays), 10 (planting in vision splays), 11 (stopping up existing vehicular access) & 13 (revised site layout plan) of P/25/735/RES
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Tennis Centre Island Farm site Ewenny Road Bridgend CF31 3LG
Non-material amendment to P/20/995/FUL (amend wording of condition 01(d) & 19 to introduce a phasing arrangement for the development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Penfro, Heol Yr Ynys, Bridgend, CF31 3LH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hipped to gable loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 60 Priory Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 3LR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Tennis Centre Island Farm site Ewenny Road Bridgend CF31 3LG
Approval of details for condition 01(d) (Agreed Programme of Works) of P/20/995/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 59 Brynteg Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 3EL
Demolish existing conservatory and construct a two-storey side extension; demolish existing dilapidated detached garage and construct an attached garage to side of proposed extension. Widening of vehi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Tennis Centre Island Farm Site Ewenny Road Bridgend CF31 3LG
Non-material amendment to Condition 1 of P/20/995/FUL (plans) for the following changes: Reduction in concrete retaining wall, retention of hedgerow and formation of an earth embankment to the east of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 33 Preswylfa Court, Bridgend, CF31 3NX
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 11 The Retreat Bridgend CF31 3NU
First floor pitched roof extension over existing garage to provide additional bedroom; pitched roof extension over porch; single storey flat roof extension to rear elevation and other external alterat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-05-28
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- Glanwenny Lodge Ewenny Road Bridgend CF35 5AW
Erect a single storey extension to principal elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Whiterock in Bridgend

Property prices in Whiterock show an average sale price of £247,116, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whiterock area recorded 131 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, Whiterock 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 Whiterock

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Whiterock. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 Whiterock.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near Whiterock 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 Whiterock were full planning applications (11), amendments (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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