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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,756Searchable applications
229Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 4,613 approved or refused records
197Refused applications

4,416 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Aug 2014 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 8 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedP2019/5029

    Planning application for the retrospective change of use of an existing building from a car assembly and distribution plant (class B2/B8) to an online auction house and distribution unit (mixed use B2/B8/Sui Generis), with the retention of existing office space (class B1), a DVLA compound (Sui Generis) and associated containers , means of enclosure, a customer cafe (class A3), amendments to the exterior of the building.

    Unit 36 Kenfig Industrial Estate Road Margam SA13 2PE

    Received 23 May 2019
  2. DecidedP2019/5050

    Retention of use of part of the second floor as an apartment for use as an ancillary rest area for employees.

    Unit 36 Kenfig Industrial Estate Road Margam Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2PE

    Received 21 May 2019
  3. WithdrawnP2019/5112

    Discharge of conditions on Planning permission P2014/0729: Condition 40 (Scheme for the mitigation of Light Pollution) and Condition 55 (Scheme for the protection of trees from damage).

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath SA11 5AJ

    Received 17 Jun 2019
  4. DecidedP2019/5154

    Two storey rear extension

    11 Grove Lane Skewen Neath SA10 6HB

    Received 26 Jun 2019
  5. DecidedP2019/5167

    Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 9 (top soil importation) of Planning Permission P2017/0730 (Five storey academic building)

    Swansea University Bay Campus Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows SA1 8EN

    Received 1 Jul 2019
  6. DecidedP2019/5189

    Details to be agreed in association with Conditions 4 (Construction Method Statement); 5 (External Materials) and 6 (Boundary Treatments) of Planning Permission P2019/0357 granted on 11/06/19

    22 Clos Dewi Sant Bryn Port Talbot SA13 2RZ

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  7. DecidedP2019/5193

    Extension to the existing changing rooms building to provide medical room

    Ystalyfera Rugby Club Ffordd Glandwr Ystalyfera Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA9 2ER

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  8. DecidedP2019/5200

    Installation of a small scale 100kw hydro-electric power development consisting of construction of two weirs, pipe route and a power (turbine) house (part-retrospective)

    Nant Yr Allor Farm Nant Yr Allor Farm Access Road Glyncorrwg SA13 3AY

    Received 10 Jul 2019
  9. DecidedP2019/5211

    Detached Dwelling

    Plot 22 Forest Lodge Lane Cwmavon Port Talbot SA13 2RX

    Received 17 Jul 2019
  10. DecidedP2019/5217

    Demolition of two storey and single storey rear extensions, temporary office building, and roofs to three storey extension. The erection of a 3 storey rear extension incorporating a pitched roof over the existing 3 storey rear extension and internal refurbishments works to the main building. The creation a new vehicle access and a parking area to the rear plus associated works for use as Offices.

    8 Wind Street Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3EH

    Received 18 Jul 2019
  11. DecidedP2019/5218

    WELSH MINISTERS DECISION: Demolition of two storey and single storey rear extensions, temporary office building, and roofs to three storey extension. The erection of a 3 storey rear extension incorporating a pitched roof over the existing 3 storey rear extension. Refurbishment of roof including roof vents and roof light within the new roof extension. External works including new access and parking area to the rear.Internal refurbishment of the existing building including the removal of the existing doorway in the entrance lobby and the creation of new doorway, removal of two walls and two doors to create a reception waiting area, removal of a partition wall and doorway in the hallway, and the removal of a wall and door near the rear staircase on the ground floor. On the first floor the removal of a wall in office 1 and a wall to create access to the new extension. On the second floor a wall and door near the stairs removed with a new wall and door created. New electrics and heating throughout, repairing existing damaged ceilings and fireproofing. refurbishment of existing windows to front and replacement of existing upvc windows to rear with traditional timber sash windows.

    8 Wind Street Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3EH

    Received 18 Jul 2019
  12. DecidedP2019/5220

    Non-Material Amendment to Planning Application P2018/0968 - Reduction in footprint of the single storey rear extension, one additional window in rear elevation of the extension and change in window design in rear elevation of main aspect of the proposed extension from two small windows to one larger window.

    64 Wern Road Skewen SA10 6DL

    Received 18 Jul 2019
  13. DecidedP2019/5221

    To vary by written agreement Condition 20 of planning permission P2005/0393 (Approved on the 8/2/08) in relation to phasing of strategic sewerage strategy.

    Coed Darcy Former Llandarcy Oil Refinery Llandarcy Neath

    Received 18 Jul 2019
  14. DecidedP2019/5222

    Front and Side Canopy

    51 Windsor Village Aberavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7EY

    Received 19 Jul 2019
  15. DecidedP2019/5223

    Single storey rear extension.

    8 Pant Yr Arian Baglan SA12 8AW

    Received 19 Jul 2019
  16. DecidedP2019/5226

    Demolition of existing Chapel (Use Class D1) and formation of a new car parking area (Sui Generis Use)

    St Joseph's Chapel Chapel Street Cymmer Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 3LR

    Received 22 Jul 2019
  17. WithdrawnP2019/5228

    Two-storey side and rear extension

    16 Glynneath Road Resolven Neath SA11 4DP

    Received 22 Jul 2019
  18. DecidedP2019/5230

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) to convert garage into living accommodation and erect conservatory on rear elevation

    2 Maes Llwynonn Cadoxton SA10 8AQ

    Received 22 Jul 2019
  19. DecidedP2019/5231

    Details to be agreed in association with Requirement 18(4) (Contaminated Land and Ground Water Verification Report) in relation to Stage 1 - Phase 1A Gas Protection Measures for the Turbine Hall of the Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Development Consent Order.

    Port Talbot Steelworks Grange Road Margam Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2NG

    Received 23 Jul 2019
  20. DecidedP2019/5232

    Part two storey part single storey side extension and first floor rear extension including steps.

    2 Pen Y Graig Road Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3BS

    Received 24 Jul 2019
  21. DecidedP2019/5235

    Change of use of ground floor to 1 no. retail unit and 1 no. office unit, provision of 4 no. flats over first and second floors and demolition of outbuildings

    30 High Street Neath SA11 3GA

    Received 24 Jul 2019
  22. DecidedP2019/5237

    Partial demolition of the rear section of Grade II listed building, erection of replacement extension and change of use of whole building to mixed use community facility comprising cafe (A3), hall (D2), multi-purpose rooms (D2), gymnasium (D2) and ancillary facilities, 2no A1/A2/A3 units, offices (A2/B1) and associated car parking, cycle store, bin store, employee amenity area, drainage, highways and engineering works. (20/08/19 - Revised plans consultation on Preliminary Risk Assessment Report and associated appendices A-G).

    Plaza Cinema Talbot Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1DH

    Received 25 Jul 2019
  23. DecidedP2019/5238

    WELSH MINISTERS DECISION: Demolition of rear section of grade II listed building, which comprises the majority of the roughcast rendered walls, the asbestos cement roof sheeting pitched roof, and the seating floor construction of the auditorium and stage, and its replacement with a new structure over the same site footprint, as well as retention, repair and restoration works to frontage, involving both external envelope and internal finishes and features.

    Plaza Cinema Talbot Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1DH

    Received 25 Jul 2019
  24. WithdrawnP2019/5239

    Raised platform to front of the property to facilitate off street parking area

    93 Dinas Baglan Road Baglan SA12 8DU

    Received 25 Jul 2019

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