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Otters
Read the development advice for building on a site which may have otters.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/otters/
Great crested newts
Read the advice for any developments affecting great crested newts or their habitats.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/great-crested-newts/
Dormice
Advice and guidance for developing land which may have dormice.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/development-advice-species-and-habitats/dormice/
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/
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/
Local Development Plan 2013 Review Report
A statutory review of the previous Bridgend Local Development Plan (LDP) was undertaken in 2017.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/local-development-plan-2013-review-report/
Evidence base
View the evidence that supports the Replacement Local Development Plan.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/evidence-base/
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/
Submission and independent examination
The Replacement Local Development Plan has been the subject of Examination by an independent Planning Inspector.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plan/replacement-bridgend-local-development-plan-2018-to-2033/submission-and-independent-examination/
Council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes
Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the introduction of a Council Tax Premium on long term empty properties commencing on 1st April 2023 and on second homes commencing on 1st April 2024.
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/council-tax-premiums-for-long-term-empty-properties-and-second-homes/