Wig Fach, Bridgend Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wig Fach, Bridgend.

Bridgend · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £364,030 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Bridgend
• Parliamentary constituency: Bridgend
• LSOA: Bridgend 018A

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• anti-social-behaviour: 6
• violent-crime: 5
• shoplifting: 2
• other-crime: 2
• drugs: 1
• public-order: 1
• robbery: 1
• theft-from-the-person: 1
• vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wig Fach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Wig Fach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Wig Fach.

1. - 3 Maple Walk, Newton, Porthcawl, CF36 5AY
   Two side extensions to extend existing bungalow; remove existing roof structure to existing bungalow and provide a new roof structure at an increased height to incorporate dormer bedroom accommodation
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2026-02-23
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2. - Sea View, Wig Fach, Porthcawl, CF32 0NH
   Rebuild fire damaged dwelling
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2025-01-20
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3. - Formerly Swn y Don Wigfach Laleston CF32 0NH
   To further extend period of time to submit reserved matters for P/21/25/RLX for one dwelling
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-03-27
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4. - Min Y Mor Wig Fach Porthcawl CF32 0NH
   Erect storm porch to front elevation
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-03-15
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5. - 58 Danygraig Avenue Porthcawl CF36 5AE
   Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing dormer loft conversion to the rear of the property; two velux roof windows on the front roof elevation
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2024-01-24
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6. - Former Swn y Don Wig Fach Laleston CF32 0NH
   Extend period of time in which to submit Reserved Matters for P/17/1062/RLX for 1 dwelling
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2021-01-13
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7. - Formerly Swn Y Don Wig Fach Laleston CF32 0NH
   Extend time period in which to submit reserved matters to P/14/684/OUT for 1no. dwelling
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2017-12-18
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8. - Homri Bungalow Wig Fach Laleston Bridgend CF32 0NH
   Single Storey Bedroom Extension To Existing Bungalow
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2008-04-03
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9. - Homri Bungalow Wig Fach Laleston Bridgend Cf32 0Nh
   Single Storey Extension To Bungalow
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bridgend | Date: 2007-02-28
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A brief summary of Wig Fach in Bridgend

Wig Fach is a settlement located in Bridgend, Wales.

Property prices in Wig Fach show an average sale price of £364,030, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 20 crimes reported in the Wig Fach area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Wig Fach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.

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

With an average of 121 days, decisions near Wig Fach 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 Wig Fach were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Newton planning applications
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• Porthcawl planning applications
• Ogmore-by-Sea planning applications
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• Laleston/Trelales planning applications
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• South Cornelly planning applications

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.