68 Severn Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3LN

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Bridgend

2. 5 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 September 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.

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 112 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 72 Severn Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3LN

  P/25/660/FUL Submitted 10 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Roof alterations to include hip to gable extension and rear dormer extension; single storey rear extension and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 53 Severn Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3LN

  P/24/642/FUL Submitted 14 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Addition of pitched roof dormer to front elevation

  Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer 2 docs

• 2 Fairfax Crescent Porthcawl CF36 3EN

  P/21/699/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2021 300 yards away

  Demolish garage and replace with new

  Granted Full applications Demolition 7 docs

• 2 Fairfax Crescent, Porthcawl, CF36 3EN

  P/26/26/FUL Submitted 21 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Retention of single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Llangwm Way Porthcawl CF36 3DE

  P/21/611/FUL Submitted 28 Jun 2021 300 yards away

  Demolish existing rear structure; construct single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Park Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3EP

  P/26/312/LAE Submitted 8 Jun 2026 350 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use of the property as ground floor and first floor flats for more than 10 years

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 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