7 Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9UN

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Bridgend

2. 27 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 July 2026, 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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• The Original Factory Shop Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN

  A/26/15/ADV Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  3000mm high x 6000mm wide fixed page LED signage board (industry standard size) with 2000mm high dark grey brushed aluminium pan, to be bolt fixed to building. This application is for permanent signage.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• Talbot Street Dental 24 Talbot Street Maesteg CF34 9BW

  P/23/109/FUL Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement shop front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Former Bridgend College, Maesteg Campus, Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9UN

  P/26/106/DPN Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Prior notification to demolish the former college building, but retain the facade

  Withdrawn Prior approval Demolition 14 docs

• Bridgend College Maesteg Campus Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN

  P/26/514/NMA Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Non material amendment to amend the approved plans listed in condition 1 of P/24/677/FUL

  Awaiting decision Amendments 14 docs

• Maesteg Campus Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN

  P/26/172/DOC Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of details for condition 5 (drainage) of P/24/677/FUL

  Decided Conditions 13 docs

• Maesteg Campus Castle Street Maesteg CF34 9UN

  P/26/129/DOC Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Approval of details for conditions 4 (materials) & 15 (CMP) of P/24/677/FUL

  Decided Conditions 7 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