Specsavers 59 John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AY

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Bridgend

2. 24 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 August 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 83 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bridgend for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bridgend decided full applications in a median of 103 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 49 John Street Porthcawl CF36 3BD

  P/26/259/FUL Submitted 13 May 2026 43m 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

• 1 The Portway, Porthcawl, CF36 3XB

  P/26/72/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2026 62m away

  Change of use (no external alterations) of part of existing ground floor from offices (Use Class B1) to sauna and wellness (Use Class D2)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 35A John Street Porthcawl CF36 3AP

  P/25/102/FUL Submitted 21 Feb 2025 82m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Subdivision of the existing two-storey apartment above Jenkins Bakery, (accessed from the rear - Hillsborough Place) into a one bedroom studio at first floor and a two bedroom apartment, split between first and second floors and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• The Co-operative Food Lias Road Porthcawl CF36 3AH

  A/25/12/ADV Submitted 5 Aug 2025 89m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Proposed fascia signs and illuminated logos; projection sign and car park signage

  Awaiting decision Advertising 2 docs

• The Co-Operative Food, Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AH

  P/26/9/DOC Submitted 12 Jan 2026 91m away

  Approval of details for condition 5 (Noise survey) of P/23/660/FUL

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• 50 Mary Street Porthcawl CF36 3YA

  P/21/123/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2021 93m away

  Conversion of existing building from a 10 Bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to 6 x 1 bedroom flats with a single storey ground floor extension

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• P/26/148/FUL Granted

  20 Hunters Ridge, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2LH

  Proposed first floor extension together with associated internal alterations

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/25/560/FUL Granted

  2 Blackfield Row and 3 Blackfield Row Cefn Cribwr CF32 0HB

  Refurbishment works to 2, 3 and 3b Blackfield Row to restore the properties back to two dwelling units which includes removal of existing lean-to rear extension and chimneys, and the construction of a new single storey rear extension, rear pitched roof dormers, arrangement of existing garden areas a...

  15 Sep 2025 Full applications
• P/26/258/FUL Granted

  19 Heol Onnen, North Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4DT

  Convert detached garage into a self-contained granny annexe

  13 May 2026 Full applications
• P/26/237/FUL Refused

  1 Heol-Yr-Ysgol, Bryntirion, Bridgend, CF31 4RU

  Proposed double extension to the rear of the property, erection of outbuilding for storage and creation of driveway and dropped kerb

  5 May 2026 Full applications
• P/26/238/FUL Granted

  53A Commercial Street Maesteg CF34 9HJ

  Change of use of first floor from residential to expand the existing daycare centre on the ground floor

  5 May 2026 Full applications