35A John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AP

1. 21 Feb 2025

   Received by Bridgend

2. 3 Jun 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 July 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bridgend took a median of 86 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 49 John Street Porthcawl CF36 3BD

  P/26/259/FUL Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

  Change of use from a bank (Use Class A2) into a Health & Wellbeing Centre (Use Class D2)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 15 docs

• John Street Public Toilets John Street Porthcawl CF36 3BA

  P/26/425/LIS Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for a programme of external and internal conservation and repair works to the Grade II Listed Public Conveniences to safeguard its historic fabric and secure long-term sustainable use

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Specsavers 59 John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AY

  P/26/339/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Proposed replacement of two windows to front elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Porthcawl Hotel 7-11 John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AP

  P/20/685/CAC Submitted 14 Sep 2020 100 yards away

  Conservation Area Consent for partial demolition of The Porthcawl Hotel

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 18 docs

• Porthcawl Hotel John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AP

  P/25/528/DOC Submitted 29 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Approval of details for condition 6 (car park access) of P/25/14/FUL

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• Porthcawl Hotel John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AP

  P/26/2/DOC Submitted 5 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Approval of details for condition 5 (waste management plan) for P/25/14/FUL

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• P/26/444/FUL Granted

  21A Austin Avenue Newton Porthcawl CF36 5RS

  Construct an annex extension to the north east of the existing bungalow, to create an additional living area, shower room and kitchen for elderly mobility limited relative.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P/25/693/FUL Granted

  First floor at 13-15 New Road Porthcawl CF36 5DL

  Change of use of first floor from class A2 (offices) to a 4 bed holiday let

  Received 20 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/26/287/FUL Granted

  Rockwool Ltd, Wern Tarw Road, Wern Tarw, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

  Construction of a new line 1 and 2 charging plant and building to replace the existing charging plant and building that will be decommissioned and demolished

  Received 22 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/26/330/FUL Granted

  16 St John's Drive, Newton, Porthcawl, CF36 5PW

  Single storey rear extension to replace existing sunroom

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/26/284/FUL Granted

  2 Coronation Road, Llangynwyd, Maesteg, CF34 9TA

  Demolition of substandard single garage and replace with double garage

  Received 21 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications