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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
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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. WithdrawnP2022/0717

    Proposed attached double garage

    66A Main Road Dyffryn Cellwen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 9LA

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  2. DecidedP2022/0718

    Works to two early mature Norway spruce trees in front garden (identified as T1 and T2). Crown reduce both trees by 25% or 6-7m reduction in height, with the remaining top 5m having the sides brought in by up to 2m to bring them back into a spruce shape.

    1 Gardeners Cottages Tareni Gleision Access Lane Cilybebyll Pontardawe SA8 3JJ

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  3. DecidedP2022/0721

    Conversion of existing integral garage into living accommodation including new window

    139 Bryn Morgrug Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3DP

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  4. DecidedP2022/0725

    Details to be agreed in relation to condition 3 (an assessment of the nature and extent of contamination affecting the application site area) of planning application P2022/0226 granted on 27/6/22

    Unit 1 Ynysygerwn Avenue Aberdulais SA10 8HH

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  5. DecidedP2022/0726

    Residential development of 10 no. dwellings with associated parking and works

    Former Gwaun Cae Gurwen Primary School Water Street Gwaun Cae Gurwen SA18 1HA

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  6. DecidedP2022/0727

    Proposed reduction of all branches by a maximum of 3 meters to 1no Sycamore (identified as T1) protected under Tree Preservation Order T107

    12 Wenham Place Neath SA11 3AH

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  7. DecidedP2022/0728

    Proposed extension to existing garage and development of off-street parking

    17 Banwen Place Lower Brynamman Ammanford Neath Port Talbot SA18 1SP

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  8. DecidedP2022/0729

    Single storey side extension, raised access platform, safety rail and steps.

    10 Parish Road Blaengwrach Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5SW

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  9. DecidedP2022/0730

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P2021/0475 (for single storey gym extension) to extend link corridor and reposition the building by 0.5m to avoid previously unknown services

    Swansea University Bay Campus Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows SA1 8EN

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  10. DecidedP2022/0731

    Proposed rear single storey extension and alterations to the rear garden including decking and steps.

    38 Pen Yr Alley Avenue Skewen SA10 6DS

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  11. DecidedP2022/0732

    Works to 2x Horse Chestnut Trees, identified as T1 & T2 protected by Tree Preservation Order T044/A1:-Prune lateral branches to appropriate growth points, removing 2-3m up to a diameter of 8-10cm to provide a clearance of 2m

    4 Blaenwern Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7AA

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  12. DecidedP2022/0733

    Details pursuant to the discharge of conditions 3 (green roof details) and 5 (external materials) of planning permission P2021/0475 for single storey gym extension

    Swansea University Bay Campus Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows SA1 8EN

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  13. DecidedP2022/0734

    Proposed two-storey and single storey rear extensions, the works for which include the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension. Plus proposed raised terrace to the rear with 1.8m high privacy screening.

    34 Treforgan Road Crynant SA10 8PL

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  14. DecidedP2022/0736

    Retrospective planning application for the erection of a garage outbuilding, replacement concrete driveway and new gates

    9 Gwilym Road Cwmllynfell SA9 2GH

    Received 27 Aug 2022
  15. DecidedP2022/0737

    Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear lean-too extension and development of single storey rear extension.

    3 Queens Road Skewen SA10 6UH

    Received 27 Aug 2022
  16. DecidedP2022/0739

    Retrospective planning application for the construction of a detached carport and re-surfacing of parking area. Plus re-surfacing of a section of grass verge.

    9 Beechwood Avenue Neath SA11 3TD

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  17. DecidedP2022/0740

    Section 73 application to amend the wording of condition 2 (approved plans) and to amend condition 3 (required works to the highway) of planning application P2020/0967 determined on 19/01/2021 to alter the required works to the highway.

    Land Adjacent To 27 Heol Tabor Cwmavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 9PS

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  18. DecidedP2022/0741

    Non Material Amendment to approved planning application P2022/0109 to: 1.Reduce projection of single storey rear kitchen extension from 5m to 4.5m. 2.Increase projection of rear utility room extension to site flush with 4.5m rear kitchen extension. 3.Cancel need for setting back existing garden retaining wall. 4.Enlarge former garage/approved living room by 400mm on left hand side and 200mm to front.

    108 Brookfield Neath Abbey Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7EF

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  19. DecidedP2022/0742

    Single storey rear extension - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed.

    16 Duke Street Taibach Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1NA

    Received 29 Aug 2022
  20. DecidedP2022/0743

    Proposed single storey rear extension and raised rear decking

    125 Heol Y Gors Cwmgors SA18 1PY

    Received 31 Aug 2022
  21. DecidedP2022/0744

    Proposed two-storey side and rear extensions, the works for which include the replacement of the existing pitched roof on the existing single storey rear extension with new flat roof.

    1 Garth Road Tairgwaith Ammanford SA18 1UY

    Received 31 Aug 2022
  22. DecidedP2022/0745

    Non Material Amendment to original application P2021/0461 (Approved 15 July 2021) amending the description of the approved development to correspond with the approved plans to read as 'Change of use of the former public house (class A3) to 3 retail units (class A1) on ground floor with 2no. one-bedroom and 2no. two-bedroom flats on the first and second floors'

    30 Orchard Street Neath SA11 1DU

    Received 31 Aug 2022
  23. DecidedP2022/0746

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P2017/0469 to allow for a revised internal layout, siting of equipment and associated development.

    Greenfrog STOR Brunel Way Baglan Energy Park Neath SA11 2GG

    Received 30 Aug 2022
  24. DecidedP2022/0747

    Single storey rear extension and external alterations.

    17 Gronow Close Court Herbert Neath SA10 7AD

    Received 1 Sept 2022

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