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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/
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/
Latest news
Updates on the Examination of the Replacement LDP will be added to this page in date order, with the most recent items appearing first.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/latest-news/
Invasive species
There are many non-native species in the UK, but only a fraction are invasive. Read the planning advice for dealing with invasive species.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/invasive-species/
Music Maker
Exploring different sounds in the woodland and how they are made is a valuable experience for young children.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/frog-pond-wood-local-nature-reserve/music-maker/
Community Feasibility Fund
The Community Feasibility Fund is funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund for Communities and Place.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-funding-and-grants/uk-government-shared-prosperity-fund/community-feasibility-fund/
Pencoed Level Crossing and Penprysg Road Bridge consultation
This consultation is to invite views on current progress relating to a major capital transport investment to improve multi-modal accessibility within and through Pencoed.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/consultations/previous-consultations/2022/pencoed-level-crossing-and-penprysg-road-bridge-consultation/
Fairy Doors
These little fairy doors can be spotted all over the woodland area. They can be used to inspire stories, create fantasy and expand imaginations.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/nature-and-environment/nature-reserves/frog-pond-wood-local-nature-reserve/fairy-doors/
Pre-Deposit Replacement LDP (Preferred Strategy)
These documents outline the vision, objectives, options and preferred strategy for the county borough.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/pre-deposit-replacement-ldp-preferred-strategy/
How to access support
You can call, email or fill out an online contact form to access support.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-wellbeing/prevention-and-wellbeing/domestic-abuse/how-to-access-support/