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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2022/0217

    Works to four Oak trees, identified as T1, T2, T3, & T4, protected by individual Tree Preservation Orders T274/T9, T274/T10, T274/T11 & T274/T12 respectively, comprising of: - Reduce crown by maximum of 2m

    8 Princess Drive Waunceirch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7PZ

    Received 10 Mar 2022
  2. DecidedP2022/0218

    Lawful Development Certificate (existing) to confirm a commencement of works in accordance with condition no. 1 of Planning Permission P2017/0085 which is in relation to the change of use from Offices to House of Multiple Occupation (H.M.O Up to a maximum of six residents) plus self-contained residential unit, plus car parking and external alterations

    Compass House 1A Baldwins Crescent Crymlyn Burrows Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA1 8QE

    Received 10 Mar 2022
  3. DecidedP2022/0219

    Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order T169/A2 - Tree works at Y Gorlan as per report ArbTS_1192.1_YGorlan:G1 Sycamore, Holly, Wych Elm and Ash Trees - Remove deadwood over 40mm in diameter with the potential to fall into the road and any significant rubbing or crossing branches, fell declining/dead Ash coppice stump; T397 and T968 declining Ash trees sectional fell;T966 Sycamore remove deadwood over 25mm diameter over garden area.Note Traffic Management has been included as required along main road.

    Y Gorlan Coed Parc Cwmavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BN

    Received 10 Mar 2022
  4. DecidedP2022/0220

    Single storey extension to the rear of the property

    118 The Highlands Neath Abbey SA10 6PE

    Received 10 Mar 2022
  5. WithdrawnP2022/0223

    Two storey rear extension

    16 Christopher Road Skewen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6LD

    Received 10 Mar 2022
  6. DecidedP2022/0224

    Demolition of existing garage and shed and erection of summerhouse

    40 Hafod Street Port Talbot SA13 1AE

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  7. DecidedP2022/0225

    Two storey side extension

    30 Island Mews Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1XW

    Received 9 Mar 2022
  8. DecidedP2022/0226

    Demolition of existing single storey structure and construction of two storey front extension to existing factory building to incorporate ancillary office space, visitors' suite / showroom, reception area together with staff and visitor facilities

    Groundhog Uk Ltd Ynysygerwn Avenue Aberdulais SA10 8HH

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  9. DecidedP2022/0228

    Demolish existing single storey side extension and build new side and rear extensions

    57 Rhyd Hir Longford SA10 7HR

    Received 13 Mar 2022
  10. DecidedP2022/0230

    Proposed construction of two domestic dwellings and the demolition of an existing bungalow

    35 Parish Road Blaengwrach SA11 5SW

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  11. DecidedP2022/0231

    Single storey rear extensions, increase in size of bathroom window in first floor side elevation, roof lights to front and rear roof planes of main dwelling and conversion of attic to living accommodation - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed

    11 Wellfield Melincourt Neath SA11 4AU

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  12. DecidedP2022/0232

    Two-storey side and rear extension, plus single storey rear extension, the works for which include the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension

    5 Ty'n Yr Heol Road Bryncoch SA10 7EA

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  13. DecidedP2022/0233

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 11 (traffic management scheme) and 12 (off site highway works) of P2021/0428 granted on 21st December 2021.

    Land Off Meadow Road Eaglesbush Valley Neath SA11 2AF

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  14. DecidedP2022/0234

    Two storey side/rear extension

    31 Pontneathvaughan Road Glynneath SA11 5NT

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  15. Awaiting decisionP2022/0236

    Installation of a 24 hour modular self-service launderette facility and associated works (retrospective)

    The Dunes Wyvern Avenue Sandfields SA12 7ER

    Received 14 Mar 2022
  16. DecidedP2022/0237

    Joint application for a proposed two-storey rear extension at 95 Neath Road, the works for which would include the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension plus the partial demolition and re-construction of an existing detached garage, and a proposed two-storey rear and side extension at 97 Neath Road, the works for which would include the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension.

    95 And 97 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe SA8 3EH

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  17. DecidedP2022/0239

    Two storey detached dwelling with attic room together with detached garage and parking provision for donor property (No. 42 Gnoll Road) (Amended plans received 06.12.22)

    42 Gnoll Road Godre'r Graig SA9 2PA

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  18. DecidedP2022/0241

    Construction of two detached dwellings together with associated works including access and drainage

    Plot 26 Owen Jones Way Bryn Port Talbot SA13 2RF

    Received 9 Mar 2022
  19. DecidedP2022/0242

    T962 - sycamore - fell, T963 - sycamore - fell, T970 - sycamore - fellExempt: T967 - oak - remove major deadwood, X1 - dead - fell

    Garth Mor Court Old Road Briton Ferry Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2HW

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  20. DecidedP2022/0243

    Details to be agreed in accordance with Condition 3 of (Extraction system details) of application P2021/1141 granted on 25.01.2022.

    1-2 Commercial Buildings Talbot Road Port Talbot SA13 1DR

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  21. DecidedP2022/0245

    Porch together with replacement roof light to south west facing roof plane

    Oak Cottage High Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JN

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  22. DecidedP2022/0246

    Demolition of existing garage and rear extension. Construction of new two-storey side extension, front porch and cloak room together with single storey rear extension.

    20 Llewellyn Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7AL

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  23. DecidedP2022/0247

    Listed Building Consent for re-instatement of porch together with replacement roof light to south west facing roof plane

    Oak Cottage High Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JN

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  24. DecidedP2022/0250

    Proposed single storey rear extension, partial demolition and reconstruction of existing side extension, plus loft conversion which includes the provision of a rear dormer and roof lights within the front roof slope

    14 Old Road Ynysmeudwy Pontardawe SA8 4PN

    Received 16 Mar 2022

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