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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
228Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 4,614 approved or refused records
197Refused applications

4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Aug 2014 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedP2022/0087

    Two storey side/rear extension with juliet balcony, single storey rear extension and additional parking area within front curtilage - AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED 05/04/2022 AND 07/04/2022)

    19 Cae Canol Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8LX

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  2. DecidedP2022/0088

    Demolition of existing detached outbuilding and existing attached single storey outbuilding and replace with a two storey side and rear extension

    108 Graig Road Gellinudd Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DS

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  3. DecidedP2022/0089

    Details pursuant to the discharge of conditions 8 (off site highway works) of planning permission P2021/0226 granted on 31/08/2021 (general arrangement plan revision F submitted)

    Former Afan Lido Site Aberavon Seafront Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot SA12 6QW

    Received 1 Feb 2022
  4. DecidedP2022/0090

    Retention and completion of 4.5m high perimeter fence to multi use games area

    Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Ynysydarren Road Ystalyfera Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA9 2DY

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  5. WithdrawnP2022/0091

    Proposed two storey extension

    4 Maes Ty Canol Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8UW

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  6. DecidedP2022/0092

    Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, conversion of attic to living accommodation and two roof lights in rear roof plane of main dwelling.

    4 Wellfield Melincourt Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 4AU

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  7. DecidedP2022/0093

    Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and construction of single storey rear extension

    48 Church Road Seven Sisters Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 9DT

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  8. WithdrawnP2022/0094

    Proposed single storey rear extension and creation of balcony with privacy screens

    14 Alltacham Drive Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JR

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  9. DecidedP2022/0097

    Listed Building Consent for the installation of an internally-mounted gas meter and combi-boiler in the downstairs cloakroom of the former Vestry, plus associated radiators and external vent to rear elevation

    The Vestry Aqueduct Terrace Pontrhydyfen Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 9SA

    Received 3 Feb 2022
  10. DecidedP2022/0098

    Proposed single storey side/rear extension, and the creation of a raised decking area to the rear with privacy screening. The works include alterations to the internal layout and the installation of a first floor window on the rear elevation.

    4 School Road Lower Brynamman Ammanford Neath Port Talbot SA18 1SU

    Received 4 Feb 2022
  11. DecidedP2022/0099

    Proposed single storey rear extension, the works for which would include the demolition of an existing conservatory. Plus alterations to the existing single storey side extension, which includes replacing the existing flat roof with a lean-to style roof

    7 Heol Esgyn Longford Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7LL

    Received 4 Feb 2022
  12. DecidedP2022/0101

    Change of use from residential dwelling (use class C3) to children's care home (use class C2) including provision of car parking to rear

    161 Neath Road Briton Ferry Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2BX

    Received 4 Feb 2022
  13. WithdrawnP2022/0102

    Parking space to the front of the property with associated retaining works.

    45 New Road Neath Abbey Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7NG

    Received 7 Feb 2022
  14. DecidedP2022/0104

    Single storey rear extension - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed.

    5 Brook Street Taibach Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1TG

    Received 7 Feb 2022
  15. DecidedP2022/0106

    Provision of MOT bay within existing industrial unit

    Unit 1C Cwmgors Workshops Park Howard Road Cwmgors Ammanford Neath Port Talbot SA18 1PA

    Received 7 Feb 2022
  16. DecidedP2022/0107

    Single storey rear extension with access steps and hardstanding within front curtilage to facilitate parking area.

    16 Gower Crescent Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8BT

    Received 7 Feb 2022
  17. DecidedP2022/0108

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 8 (lighting scheme) and 22 (hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission P2020/0423 granted on 14 October 2020

    Former Skewen Snooker Club Cae Nant Terrace Skewen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6UP

    Received 7 Feb 2022
  18. DecidedP2022/0109

    Proposed single storey rear extensions and conversion of existing garage to living space with pitched roof, the works for which include the demolition of an existing conservatory, setting back an existing rear garden retaining wall and the creation of an additional off-street vehicle parking space

    108 Brookfield Neath Abbey Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7EF

    Received 8 Feb 2022
  19. DecidedP2022/0111

    Installation of 1no. digital display panel to replace current classic panel

    Warehouse Wall Afan Way SA12 6NP

    Received 8 Feb 2022
  20. DecidedP2022/0113

    Construction of rear extension, increase in ridge height, rear dormer extension and construction of detached garage.

    Hafod Wennol Farm Lane From Baran Road To Hafod Wennol Farm Rhydyfro Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4RU

    Received 9 Feb 2022
  21. DecidedP2022/0115

    Two storey side extension

    68 Brynhyfryd Road Briton Ferry Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2LE

    Received 10 Feb 2022
  22. DecidedP2022/0117

    Single storey side extension

    16 Graig Avenue Margam Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2LH

    Received 10 Feb 2022
  23. DecidedP2022/0118

    Detached outbuilding for storage and gym area

    10 Primrose Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2AP

    Received 10 Feb 2022
  24. DecidedP2022/0120

    Single storey rear extension

    9 Abbey Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1HA

    Received 10 Feb 2022

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