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Trees

Guidance for developing areas with trees, and related habitats.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/trees/

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Volunteering

Children’s play is a wonderful thing to be a part of, to help facilitate children’s play that leads to developing many life skills is truly magical.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/play-in-bridgend-county-borough/volunteering/

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Badgers

Get advice on development planning at a site with or near to badger setts.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/badgers/

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Birds

Read guidance for building on habitats for birds.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/birds/

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Priority habitats

Get advice on planning developments around priority habitats, while protecting or improving their environmental value.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/priority-habitats/

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Street parties, play streets and non-commercial events on the highway

If you are planning to hold a party or a non-commercial event on a public highway for example a fun run, Christmas light switch-on or a small community event, you may need to apply for a road closure.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/roads-transport-and-parking/street-parties-play-streets-and-non-commercial-events-on-the-highway/

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Ecological surveys

Read our advice on what survey work we expect to accompany applications.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/ecological-surveys/

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Vegetation clearance

See the planning advice for clearing vegetation.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/vegetation-clearance/

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Reptiles and amphibians

See the advice for building developments where there may be reptiles and amphibians.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/reptiles-and-amphibians/

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Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance consultation

Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) has been prepared for public consultation. The SPG is intended to support and provide further direction on implementation of the Affordable Housing policies contained within the adopted

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/replacement-ldp-consultations/draft-affordable-housing-supplementary-planning-guidance-consultation/

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