38 South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DG

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Bridgend

2. 21 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 November 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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• 51 South Road Porthcawl CF36 3DG

  P/21/784/FUL Submitted 18 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of single storey front bay projection and construction of a replacement bay structure.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Next to 59 South Road Porthcawl CF36 3DA

  P/25/470/FUL Submitted 30 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Removal of existing buildings and construct detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 25 docs
  Domestic

• Southlands Funeral Home 59 South Road Porthcawl CF36 3DA

  P/23/12/OUT Submitted 9 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Outline application for a detached dwelling to side

  Granted Outline New dwelling 20 docs
  Domestic

• 49 South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DG

  P/25/636/FUL Submitted 30 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Removal of chimney and single storey extensions to the side and rear of the property; new two storey extension to the rear of the property with a single storey extension to the side

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 South Road Porthcawl CF36 3DG

  P/21/549/FUL Submitted 9 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Replace the existing fence on the east side of the property with an acoustic fence measuring 2.4 meters in height to reduce road noise from the dual carriageway

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 South Place, Porthcawl, CF36 3DB

  P/25/763/FUL Submitted 17 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Single storey rear kitchen/family room/utility extension with new attic conversion/rear dormer and minor internal remodelling with new driveway widening

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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