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Works to the following trees protected by Neath Town Centre Conservation Area Status, some of which are also covered by Tree Preservation Order T16:-To remove one Horse Chestnut to near ground level (tag number 996).-To reduce the crown of one Corsican Pine on its western side only by 3 to 4 metres (981)-To reduce the crown of one Horse Chestnut on its northern side only by a maximum of 2.5 metres (982)-To lift the crowns of the Olearia shrubs above the footpath to 2.4 metres and above the grass area to 1.5 metres - 997(G)

St Thomas Church Church Place Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3LL

DecidedReference: P2026/0321Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Determination deadline
14 Jul 2026
Local authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Application overview

Works to the following trees protected by Neath Town Centre Conservation Area Status, some of which are also covered by Tree Preservation Order T16:-To remove one Horse Chestnut to near ground level (tag number 996).-To reduce the crown of one Corsican Pine on its western side only by 3 to 4 metres (981)-To reduce the crown of one Horse Chestnut on its northern side only by a maximum of 2.5 metres (982)-To lift the crowns of the Olearia shrubs above the footpath to 2.4 metres and above the grass area to 1.5 metres - 997(G)

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/0321
Alternative references
PP-14949132
Ward
Neath North
Parish
Neath Town Council
Agent
The Arb Team

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St Thomas Church Church Place Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3LL

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Decision NoticeDecisionNot publishedView
OFFICER REPORTOfficer ReportNot publishedView
PlanDrawings - PlansNot publishedView
PlanDrawings - PlansNot publishedView
TR St Thomas church NeathSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Location PlanLocation PlanNot publishedView
ApplicationFormRedactedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
PlanDrawings - PlansNot publishedView

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