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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2022/1081

    Change of use of dwelling to HMO (4 bedrooms).

    14 Glyn Street Aberavon SA12 6NF

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  2. DecidedP2022/1082

    Works to 17 trees covered by tree preservation order T277. Proposed works are as follows:Tag number 581 Oak - remove deadwood above footpath, 582 Beech - reduce crown by 3 metres, 583 Oak - reduce over extended branches above footpath by 2.5 metres and remove deadwood, 584 Oak - reduce height by 2.5 metres, 585 Oak - reduce branch over garden by 1.5 metres and branches over footpath by 2.5 metres, 587 Beech - reduce crown by 2.5 metres, 588 Oak - reduce branches over gardens by 3 metres, 589 Beech - reduce three large branches on north side by three metres, 591 Oak - reduce one large branch over footpath and branches over gardens by three metres, 592 Sycamore - reduce upper crown branches over garden by 2.5 metres, 593 Oak - reduce branches on north side of crown by 2.5 metres, 594 Oak - reduce crown over gardens by 3 metres, 595 Oak - reduce major branches over footpath by three metres and remove deadwood, 596 Oak - reduce upper crown by two metres, 597 Oak - reduce one major branch on north side by three metres, reduce branches over garden by 2.5 metres, remove deadwood over footpath and on northern side of crown, 598 Oak - remove all branches within one metre of washing line, 600 Ash - reduce southern stem by 2.5 metres.

    Footpath Off Heol Glynderwen Heol Glynderwen Caewern Neath SA10 7QU

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  3. DecidedP2022/1083

    Discharge of conditions 5 (traffic management plan), 8 (construction method statement) and 15 (habitat management plan) of planning permission P2022/0372 for the erection of a single wind turbine up to 100m high to tip (up to 71m max rotor diameter) and installation of associated infrastructure.

    Land At Kenfig Industrial Estate Margam

    Received 19 Dec 2022
  4. DecidedP2022/1086

    Non material amendment to planning permission ref. P2020/0820 approved 16.12.20 : 1. Removal of the original proposed balcony and replace with roof light windows to both front and rear elevations. 2. Removal of condition 3.

    4 Clos Gwenallt Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3BD

    Received 20 Dec 2022
  5. WithdrawnP2022/1090

    Request for Screening Opinion in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 for a variety of Flood Alleviation Works including ground level regrading; flood bund construction and formation of attenuation ponds with new inlet and new inlet headwall with steel trash and security screen and section of watercourse within the Jersey Park Area; removal and construction of a replacement culvert along Ynysmaerdy Road; construction of new section of culvert across the playing fields; highway and Ysgol Carreg Hir school grounds, with potential works to sports pavilion and spectator terrace and felling of trees; formation of a twin culvert from Pant Yr Heol to the Railway Line, including construction of a new box culvert with associated handrail adjacent to the railway line; ground level raising to the rear of Farm Road, with associated gabion basket retaining works; installation of a flap valve to culvert; construction of a flood defence bund north of freight railway line with associated retaining wall; with associated engineering operations, landscaping and tree felling works. As well as the formation of temporary construction compounds.

    Ynysmaerdy Road To Collins Road Briton Ferry Neath SA11 2TS - SA11 2HH

    Received 22 Dec 2022
  6. DecidedP2022/1091

    Proposed erection of metal sculpture archway along access path to Baglan Burrows

    Baglan Burrows Footpath Access Track Parallel To Right Of Way 35/WCP/7 Baglan Bay

    Received 22 Dec 2022
  7. DecidedP2022/1092

    Proposed cladding of facade and roofs of existing steel skeleton frame industrial building and recladding of existing part-cladded concrete frame industrial building including new roller shutter access doors and aluminium polyester colour coated windows and doors

    Land Adjoining Macron Store Neath Abbey Road Industrial Estate Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7BR

    Received 22 Dec 2022
  8. DecidedP2022/1093

    Demolition of Lonlas Boys Club and nearby garages and construct two pairs of semi-detached dwellings.

    Lonlas Boys Club Lonlas Avenue Lonlas Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6RT

    Received 22 Dec 2022
  9. DecidedP2022/1094

    Construction of pitched roof and raised walls to existing kitchen, utility and cloakroom, together with associated external steps and landing.

    3 Channel View Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7TH

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  10. DecidedP2022/1095

    Demolition of existing side extension and development of two storey side extension, two storey rear extension and flat roof single storey rear extension and retaining wall.

    35 Beacons View Cimla SA11 3SB

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  11. DecidedP2022/1096

    Prior Notification Application for a proposed telecommunications installation: 16m high phase 8 monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and ancillary equipment.

    B4242 Blaengwrach Neath Port Talbot SA11 5NZ

    Received 25 Dec 2022
  12. DecidedP2022/1097

    Erection of 2 no. internally illuminated circular projecting signs and company branding on valance of new retractable awning to front elevation

    Unit A Shufflebotham Lane Neath SA11 3FJ

    Received 30 Dec 2022
  13. DecidedP2023/0002

    Non-Material Amendment application to planning permission P2022/0190 approved 31/5/22 : Alteration of roof design of rear extension and replacement of a rear window with a smaller window

    113 Crymlyn Road Skewen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6DT

    Received 2 Jan 2023
  14. DecidedP2023/0003

    Consultation Request from Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) on the content of a Scoping Direction under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) (As amended) Regulations 2017 relating to a proposed application for a Development of National Significance (DNS) for a Solar farm and energy storage project, circa 150 MW

    Land At Mynydd Drumau Neath Port Talbot

    Received 23 Dec 2022
  15. DecidedP2023/0006

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 19 (draft welcome pack - sustainable travel) of P2020/0486 granted on 29/7/20

    Land At Water Street Neath

    Received 3 Jan 2023
  16. DecidedP2023/0007

    Demolition of existing side extension and development of single storey rear extension, extension to existing raised platform and construction of retaining wall.

    12 Bronywawr Pontardawe SA8 4JY

    Received 3 Jan 2023
  17. DecidedP2023/0008

    Retention of detached double garage

    57 And 58 Village Gardens Aberavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7LP

    Received 4 Jan 2023
  18. DecidedP2023/0009

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 4 (programme of historic building recording) and condition 9 (replacement footway details) of application P2021/0856 granted on 22/12/22.

    Eagle House 2 Talbot Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1DH

    Received 4 Jan 2023
  19. DecidedP2023/0011

    Non material amendment to plot 1 (only) of planning application P2011/0486 (internal changes-removal of walls/convert garage in to habitable room. External changes-garage door replaced with window and parking area extended to accommodate an additional space in lieu of the space lost to garage conversion)

    Old Welfare Hall Site Maes Y Parc Glynneath Neath SA11 5EE

    Received 5 Jan 2023
  20. DecidedP2023/0012

    Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 23 (open space and footpaths management scheme) of planning consent P2011/0486

    Old Welfare Hall Site Maes Y Parc Glynneath Neath SA11 5EE

    Received 5 Jan 2023
  21. DecidedP2023/0013

    Proposed two storey rear extension, the works for which include the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension and an existing 300mm high raised concrete platform

    2 Gynol Road Cwmllynfell SA9 2GX

    Received 5 Jan 2023
  22. DecidedP2023/0015

    Installation of new individually illuminated lettering signage, 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign and 1 no. internally illuminated menu board to front elevation

    Cadno Lounge Unit 1 Neath Town Centre Retail Development Water Street Neath SA11 3EP

    Received 5 Jan 2023
  23. DecidedP2023/0016

    Pre Application Consultation Request as Neighbouring Authority in respect of Development of National Significance (DNS) for a proposed ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm, together with associated equipment, infrastructure, grid connection and ancillary works.

    Craig Y Perchych (CYP) Solar Farm Glais Swansea SA7 9HP

    Received 3 Jan 2023
  24. DecidedP2023/0018

    Consultation from The City and County of Swansea on an EIA screening request relating to a proposed leisure development comprising a gondola station with parking at the Landore park and ride site, with a gondola and associated infrastructure transporting visitors to the top of Kilvey Hill with a new food and beverage offering, together with leisure activities comprising luge tracks, ziplines, sky swing, mountain bike trails and supporting infrastructure and associated works

    Land At Kilvey Hill And Landore Park And Ride Facility Swansea

    Received 3 Jan 2023

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