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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2023/0369

    Demolition of existing structures and construction of 43no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure works.

    Land At Heol Crwys Cwmafan Port Talbot SA12 9NT

    Received 10 May 2023
  2. DecidedP2023/0370

    Works to three ash trees covered by tree preservation order T360 to trim back overhanging branches to a maximum of 3.5m.

    5 Bittern Court Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7EX

    Received 9 May 2023
  3. DecidedP2023/0371

    Extension of existing stores building

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath SA11 5AJ

    Received 10 May 2023
  4. DecidedP2023/0372

    Alterations to existing bungalow in the form of extensions to the front, rear and both sides to include accommodation in the roof space, and the construction of front and rear dormer extensions. Plus the incorporation of a section of the rear garden area of 83 Penywern Road into the residential curtilage of the application dwelling, and alterations to the parking arrangements.

    2A Gilfach Road Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EH

    Received 11 May 2023
  5. DecidedP2023/0374

    Change of use from former St Peter's Church to 1 no. 2 bedroom residential bungalow to include a single storey rear extension with bi fold door.

    Hall East Street Goytre SA13 2YG

    Received 11 May 2023
  6. DecidedP2023/0376

    Single storey rear extension - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed

    34 Sunnybank Road Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 6JE

    Received 12 May 2023
  7. DecidedP2023/0377

    Single storey conservatory on rear elevation.

    36 Daphne Road Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8DP

    Received 12 May 2023
  8. WithdrawnP2023/0378

    Temporary change of use of haulage yard (Sui Generis Use Class) to storage of uncovered felled timber (B8 Use Class) with one storey demountable site office unit and ancillary car park and lorry parking (Retrospective).

    Unit 5 Baglan Industrial Park Aberavon Road Aberavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7DJ

    Received 12 May 2023
  9. DecidedP2023/0380

    Retention and completion of part two storey side extension, replacement part of front canopy and single storey rear extension.

    57 Woodview Cimla Neath SA11 3BX

    Received 14 May 2023
  10. DecidedP2023/0382

    Proposed rear extension and alterations to existing roof of original dwelling, to include increase in ridge height, to allow accommodation in the roof space plus construction of a single storey side extension and the installation of steps leading from the rear elevation of the proposed development down to the lower garden area.

    7 Oak View Cilfrew Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8LU

    Received 15 May 2023
  11. DecidedP2023/0383

    Detached dwelling (Outline with all matters reserved)

    Land Between Ystalyfera Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA9 2NA

    Received 15 May 2023
  12. DecidedP2023/0384

    Removal of canopy to facilitate single storey extension to entrance building and new goods lift on the front elevation.

    Amazon Ffordd Amazon Crymlyn Burrows Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA1 8QX

    Received 15 May 2023
  13. DecidedP2023/0385

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 3 (cycle storage) and condition 5 (proposed amplified music system) of application P2022/1065 granted on 20.02.2023.

    Baglan Bay Retail Park, Unit 5 Christchurch Road Aberavon SA12 7BZ

    Received 16 May 2023
  14. DecidedP2023/0386

    Outline application (all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 2no. detached dwellings and associated works. Together with revised car parking layout to serve the Crown & Sceptre Inn.

    Car park (part of) serving Crown & Sceptre Inn, Main Road, Cadoxton SA10 8AP

    Received 16 May 2023
  15. DecidedP2023/0387

    Demolition of former school buildings and construction of 7 new residential dwellings, highway access and road and associated development. (Amended site layout for the development of seven dwellings)

    Tonmawr Primary School Tonmawr Road Tonmawr SA12 9UW

    Received 16 May 2023
  16. DecidedP2023/0389

    Non-material amendment of application P2017/0861 to amend the wording of condition 3 to allow submission and agreement of materials after their use on the construction of the extension and alteration to the ground floor door to a set of patio doors and the alteration of the ground floor window dimensions to match the window above.

    4 Alma Terrace Taibach Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1TN

    Received 16 May 2023
  17. DecidedP2023/0390

    Shed storage building to be constructed on existing made ground, currently used as uncovered yard area

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath SA11 5AJ

    Received 17 May 2023
  18. DecidedP2023/0391

    Proposed development of x2 demountable buildings for additional classroom space (x1 building with canopy).

    Blaenhonddan Primary School Main Road Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7PE

    Received 17 May 2023
  19. DecidedP2023/0392

    Proposed demountable building to provide additional classroom facilities.

    Ysgol Hendrefelin Heol Hendre Bryncoch Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7TY

    Received 17 May 2023
  20. DecidedP2023/0393

    Proposed demountable building to provide additional teaching facilities and play space with associated fence.

    Crymlyn Primary School School Road Jersey Marine Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6JJ

    Received 17 May 2023
  21. DecidedP2023/0394

    Prior Approval for the method of demolition and restoration of the site (Old Brewery, D C Auto Garage) as required by Prior Notification Application P2023/0268 (Amended information received 14/09/2023)

    D C Auto Garage Old Brewery High Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4HU

    Received 17 May 2023
  22. DecidedP2023/0395

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission P2021/0780 dated 06/05/2022 to add solar panels to the rear roof slopes, reconfigure internal room layouts and reposition rooflights on all 8 houses and minor alterations to opening sizes, void areas and balustrades on House Type A (Plots 1-4)

    Land At Pearson Way Penrhiwtyn Neath SA11 2EJ

    Received 17 May 2023
  23. DecidedP2023/0396

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    9 Robert Street Glynneath Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5EG

    Received 18 May 2023
  24. DecidedP2023/0397

    Loft conversion with dormers to front and rear roof planes.

    22 Ashgrove Baglan SA12 8PP

    Received 18 May 2023

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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