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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2023/0311

    Non-Material Amendment to application P2022/0470 to amend the detailed design of approved building, including alterations to the dimensions of the administration unit to measure 80000mm (length) x 9000mm (depth); plus alteration to glazing of the administration unit; louvered parapet to be added to the administration block measuring 2030mm; opaque panel introduced to conceal sliding door mechanisms and ceiling lid which form draught lobby; floor to floor height of the administration block increased by 340mm to accommodate services; openable vents added; glazing of light tunnel to measure 8000mm; roller door heights amended to 5020mm on north and south elevation and to 3020mm on west elevation; alterations fire doors, general doors, roller doors to meet end user requirements; fixed ladder added on western elevation to provide access to plant roof and alternative means of escape from main roof; louvers relocated and added on the western elevation; parapet height of plant and services block reduced to 12230mm; plant screening omitted on the main roof; and parapet height of building reduced by 450mm to measure 17300mm.

    Land At Baglan Way Port Talbot

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  2. DecidedP2023/0312

    Proposed single storey extension to east elevation and front elevation to provide function room and a single storey extension to west elevation to lounge.

    Pontardawe Rugby Club Ynisderw Road Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4EG

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  3. DecidedP2023/0313

    Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) for use of the property as a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) in non-compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition.

    Pant Y Gwanyd Farm Allt Y Grug Farm Road Link To Carreg Pentwyn Farm Ystalyfera SA9 2BE

    Received 20 Apr 2023
  4. DecidedP2023/0314

    Works to 1x Oak (identified as T1) covered by Tree Preservation Order T283: -Undertake epicormic trimming of oak tree and crown reduction of approximately 1.5-2m where branches are encroaching the roof of the house.

    2 Derwen Deg Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7FP

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  5. DecidedP2023/0315

    Erection of a 15 metre high H3G telecommunication pole with associated apparatus cabinets and ancillary works

    Land At The Junction Of Alltywerin And Lon Y Coed Pontardawe

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  6. DecidedP2023/0316

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a part two storey/part single storey rear extension, with additional windows to existing dwelling and increasing window size to front of existing dwelling

    34 Parc Gilbertson Rhydyfro Pontardawe SA8 4PU

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  7. DecidedP2023/0317

    Proposed ground floor and lower ground floor rear extensions, replacement raised patio, steps, alterations of main roof of dwelling from hip to gable, rear dormer and new window to loft stairs in side elevation of main dwelling house.

    31 Pentwyn Baglan Road Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8EA

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  8. DecidedP2023/0319

    Prior notification for proposed demolition of Neath Leisure Centre

    Neath Leisure Centre Dyfed Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3AW

    Received 24 Apr 2023
  9. DecidedP2023/0320

    Change of use from 2 x residential units (flats) back to original use of 1 x single residential dwelling.

    46 New Road Gwaun Cae Gurwen SA18 1UN

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  10. DecidedP2023/0321

    Retrospective application for existing engineering and retaining works, together with proposed installation of iron railings and pedestrian access gate to enclose front amenity area.

    241 Swansea Road Trebanos Pontardawe SA8 4BT

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  11. DecidedP2023/0322

    New car park and drop off area together with new retaining walls with guardrails, pedestrian crossing points, landscaping, drainage works including swale, carriageway widening, formation of new access, access gates, 2.4m high security fence and associated works. (Amended plans received 25.07.23 and Coal Mining Risk Assessment received 07.08.23

    Former Neath Abbey Infant School SA10 7LB

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  12. DecidedP2023/0323

    Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for the use of the existing dwelling (use class C3) as a small children's home for the care of 2 children together with associated 2 no. live-in staff under use class C3

    103 Main Road Dyffryn Cellwen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 9LG

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  13. DecidedP2023/0324

    Proposed new build cafe and catering kiosk (including public toilets) to replace the existing catering kiosk.

    Memo Beach Cafe The Princess Margaret Way Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7PH

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  14. DecidedP2023/0327

    Development of detached garage with attic storage situated in front garden, extension of driveway and development of retaining wall along side boundary.

    18 Morgan Street Trebanos Pontardawe SA8 4DW

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  15. DecidedP2023/0328

    Change of use of verge land into garden and replacement of part of boundary with fencing.

    61 Waun Wen Cwmavon SA12 9TD

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  16. DecidedP2023/0329

    Change of use of an agricultural field at Bryn Bettws Lodge to allow seasonal camping for up to 10 months a year.

    Bryn Bettws Lodge Road Leading East From Tonmawr Pontrhydyfen SA12 9SP

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  17. DecidedP2023/0330

    Proposed single-storey rear extension & demolition of existing outbuildings

    23 Western Avenue Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7LS

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  18. DecidedP2023/0331

    Replacement/upgrading of existing 3G sports pitch and erection of new perimeter fencing

    Llandarcy Academy Of Sport Access Road To Llandarcy Village Llandarcy SA10 6JD

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  19. DecidedP2023/0332

    Consultation Request from Associated British Ports (ABP) in relation to a Harbour Revision Order to extend their jurisdiction to improve navigational safety and operational efficiency of Port Talbot Harbour.

    Port Talbot Harbour

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  20. DecidedP2023/0333

    Construction of an advanced composite manufacturing facility, associated parking, storage and loading facilities at the dockside.

    Land At Briton Ferry Wharf

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  21. DecidedP2023/0335

    Proposed erection of a 6ft (1.82m) wooden fence around the site boundary

    Bethany Apostolic Church Brynna Road Cwmavon SA12 9LJ

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  22. Awaiting decisionP2023/0336

    Details pursuant to the discharge of conditions for Phase 1A only in respect of 08 (External materials), 09 (Fencing), 11 (CEMP), 13 (ecological protection plan), 15 (wildlife corridors), 19 (phase biodiversity plan), 25 (sewer protection), 26 (hard and soft landscaping), 27 (site investigation), 37 (air quality), 41 & 45 (noise), 56 (lighting scheme) and 59 (signage). Together with details pursuant to the discharge of site wide conditions in respect of 12 (CMP & traffic management), 14 (Site wide wildlife corridors), 16 (reptile mitigation strategy), 17 (barn owl compensation), 18 (strategic biodiversity plan), 21, 22 & 23 (land contamination and remediation), 28 (landscape management and maintenance plan), 29 (dark skies lighting assessment), 30 (Energy Strategy), 31 (waste management plan), 48 (junction traffic management) and 52 (coal mining remedial works) of planning permission P2021/0327 relating to development of the global centre of rail excellence. (Amended description- Additional Info submitted)

    Land at and surrounding the Nant Helen Surface Mine site, Powys and Onllwyn Distribution Centre, Neath Port Talbot

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  23. Awaiting decisionP2023/0337

    Application for the approval of reserved matters (landscaping, layout and appearance-substation and tracks layout only) in respect of phase 1a of outline planning permission P2021/0327 for the Global Centre of Rail of Excellence.

    Land at and surrounding the Nant Helen Surface Mine site, Powys and Onllwyn Distribution Centre, Neath Port Talbot

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  24. DecidedP2023/0338

    Change of use of tanning salon/beauty salon/nail bar (Use Class Sui Generis) to Florist shop (Use Class A1)

    110 Fairway Sandfields Port Talbot SA12 7HR

    Received 2 May 2023

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