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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Planning applications.

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4,416 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2020/0819

    Non Material Amendment to planning application P2020/0424 approved 16/07/2020 - Retain existing vehicle gates and part replacement of stone wall and new pedestrian gate facing Bryn Road, plus demolition of existing stone wall adjacent to car park and replace with a new boundary fence and vehicle access gate.

    Cwmllynfell Traditional Welsh Primary School Bryn Road Cwmllynfell SA9 2FJ

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  2. DecidedP2020/0820

    Conversion of attic space to living accommodation, creation of balony and insertion of bi fold doors to front elevation.

    4 Clos Gwenallt Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3BD

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  3. DecidedP2020/0821

    1 Number Detached Dwelling.

    Plot Adjacent To 15 Fothergill Road Cwmgwrach Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5PH

    Received 10 Sept 2020
  4. DecidedP2020/0822

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 9 (an assessment of the nature and extent of contamination affecting the application site area) and 10 (a remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing any unacceptable risks to human health, buildings, other property and the natural and historic environment) of application P2011/0486 (Residential development 10 detached dwellings and associated works) granted on 11 December 2019 (Additional contaminated land information received 16.12.2020) (Remediation Strategy Report received 12.03.21)

    The Welfare Hall Maes Y Parc Glynneath Neath SA11 5EE

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  5. DecidedP2020/0823

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) To ascertain extant Planning Permission for 2 Number residential properties within the grounds of 'Tudor Lodge' High Street, Cwmgwrach, Neath

    Tudor Lodge High Street Cwmgwrach Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5SY

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  6. DecidedP2020/0825

    Refurbishment of ground floor and construction of first floor extension for use as builders store and offices

    Glynneath Laundry Bethel Road Glynneath SA11 5DG

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  7. DecidedP2020/0826

    Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 4 and 8 (External Materials and construction drainage) of Planning Permission P2020/0415 development of new teaching block.

    Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Ynysydarren Road Ystalyfera SA9 2DY

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  8. DecidedP2020/0827

    Details pursuant to the discharge of Conditions 3, 4 and 7 (Demolition and construction statement, drainage strategy and external materials) of Planning Permission P2020/0035.

    26 Alfred Street Neath SA11 1EH

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  9. DecidedP2020/0828

    Change of Use of former NSA Offices (Use Class B1) and Youth Club (Sui Generis Use) to Funeral Directors with future Chapel of Rest (Sui Generis Use)

    Former Changing Rooms Rhodes Avenue Fairfield Port Talbot SA12 6UT

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  10. DecidedP2020/0829

    Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and associated equipment within the car parking area to create two EV charging bays

    McDonalds Restaurant Green Park Street Aberavon SA12 6LL

    Received 15 Sept 2020
  11. DecidedP2020/0830

    Replacement roof to dwelling including front and rear dormers and chimney due to fire

    6 Manor Way Briton Ferry SA11 2TR

    Received 15 Sept 2020
  12. DecidedP2020/0831

    Raising ridge height and insertion of rooflights to front and rear elevations to provide additional living accommodation.

    Woodview Terrace, Woodlands Farmers Road Bryncoch SA10 7EQ

    Received 15 Sept 2020
  13. DecidedP2020/0832

    Detached building incorporating a bike hire, retail facility to include office, toilet, workshop and classroom

    Afan Argoed Country Park Afan Valley Road Cymmer SA13 3HG

    Received 16 Sept 2020
  14. DecidedP2020/0833

    Temporary Outbuilding to house applicants whilst works to Chapel are undertaken.

    Nebo Chapel Bryn Road Glyncorrwg SA13 3AU

    Received 16 Sept 2020
  15. DecidedP2020/0834

    Non-Material Amendment application for the amendment of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent P2019/5028 granted on 30th July 2019 to allow for a minor change to the roof plant and to include the provision of three flues

    Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School Afan Valley Road Cimla SA11 3TA

    Received 17 Sept 2020
  16. DecidedP2020/0835

    Single storey side extension to existing agricultural building for livestock accommodation

    Tyn Y Cwm Meadows Tyn Y Cwm Lane Rhos Pontardawe SA8 3EY

    Received 17 Sept 2020
  17. DecidedP2020/0836

    Change of Use of Part of Ground floor from residential (Class C3) to Beauty Salon (Sui generic)

    5 Commercial Street Seven Sisters SA10 9DW

    Received 18 Sept 2020
  18. DecidedP2020/0838

    Siting of an interpretive sculpture within a Public Park (Green Park). The sculpture will interpret the lifestyle of the Salmon

    Green Park Port Talbot SA12 6NP

    Received 21 Sept 2020
  19. DecidedP2020/0839

    Single-storey rear extension to facilitate Dance floor, D.J. and Mini-kitchen

    Grand Hotel Station Road Port Talbot SA13 1DE

    Received 21 Sept 2020
  20. WithdrawnP2020/0840

    Non-material amendment to Planning Permission P2019/5402 approved on 6.9.19, to alter the position of the vehicular access to the dwelling previously approved.

    Land Adjacent To 103 Brecon Road Pontardawe Swansea SA8 4PD

    Received 21 Sept 2020
  21. DecidedP2020/0841

    Change of use of vacant ground for the siting of a mobile catering trailer (converted vintage horsebox) (Use Class A3) to serve passing tourists hot and cold drinks and cold pre-packaged food

    Land Adjacent To High Street Pontneddfechan SA11 5NR

    Received 21 Sept 2020
  22. DecidedP2020/0842

    Two-storey side/rear extension plus bay-window and canopy to front elevation

    25 Tonclwyda Clyne SA11 4BS

    Received 22 Sept 2020
  23. DecidedP2020/0843

    Detached residential dwelling (Outline) including access (Mining Risk Assessment Rec 28/10/20)

    Land Between 2A And 4 Neaudd Road Gwaun Cae Gurwen

    Received 22 Sept 2020
  24. DecidedP2020/0847

    Single storey side/rear extension, new infill wall to part of existing side boundary wall and additional parking space within front curtilage

    1 Pant Y Rhedyn Coed Hirwaun SA13 2SZ

    Received 23 Sept 2020

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