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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2023/0945

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 8 (CEMP) of planning permission P2022/0515 dated 16.03.23 (to construct a two-storey side extension and convert existing building to provide 12 no. self-contained flats)

    Ty Mawr Ynisderw Road Pontardawe SA8 4EG

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  2. DecidedP2023/0947

    2 no. fixed page illuminated LED digital signage boards with supporting steel subframe in 'V' arrangement

    Corner Park Garages Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows SA1 8QB

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  3. DecidedP2023/0948

    Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed): Use of former shower room extension as a dog grooming salon (no external alterations) for 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Saturday) between the hours of 8:00am until 5:00pm for a maximum of 4 dogs per week

    36 Ynys Fawr Avenue Resolven Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 4LT

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  4. DecidedP2023/0949

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission P2022/1043: amendment to condition 3 to allow demolition of building to commence prior to submission and agreement of a construction environmental management plan

    24 Bryn Road Cwmllynfell SA9 2FJ

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  5. DecidedP2023/0950

    Proposed off-road parking space to front of dwelling, with dropped kerb, railing and ramp.

    29 Emroch Street Goytre Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2YE

    Received 13 Dec 2023
  6. DecidedP2023/0951

    Single storey rear extension and extension of existing rear dormer

    10 Woodside Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3TG

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  7. DecidedP2023/0953

    Rear single storey extension

    33 Commercial Road Taibach SA13 1LN

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  8. DecidedP2023/0954

    Single storey outbuilding for dog groomer business

    32 Heol Penlan Longford Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7LB

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  9. DecidedP2023/0956

    Works to x3 trees (identified as T1, T2 and T3) under Tree Preservation Order T089:T1 & T2 - Sycamores to reduce height by 2.5m & reduce away from property (No 20) by 1.5m to gain a 2m clearance.T3 - Ash to reduce height by 2.5m & reduce away from property (No 20) by 1.5m to gain a 2m clearance.

    20 The Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2FD

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  10. WithdrawnP2023/0957

    Retention of online collect parcel lockers.

    Port Talbot Service Station The Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot SA12 7PE

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  11. DecidedP2023/0958

    Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and the development of a replacement dwellinghouse, with new vehicular access.

    7 Ten Acre Wood Margam Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2SU

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  12. DecidedP2023/0959

    Non-material amendment to application P2018/0197 approved on 13/04/2018 to infill existing car port.

    23 Cwmclais Road Cwmavon SA12 9LU

    Received 16 Dec 2023
  13. DecidedP2023/0960

    Proposed first floor extension, single storey side extension, single storey outbuilding and retaining wall with driveway extension to front.

    40 Pentwyn Baglan Road Baglan SA12 8EB

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  14. DecidedP2023/0961

    First floor side extension

    25 Constant Road Taibach SA13 1UB

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  15. DecidedP2023/0962

    Advertisement Consent: Item 1: Signwriting, illuminated by an LED trough light; Item 2: Signwriting, illuminated by an LED Floodlight; Item 3: Refurbish and relocate existing Correx sign (non-illuminated); Item 4: Refurbish existing internally illuminated totem sign; Item 5: Refurbish existing Correx sign (non-illuminated).

    Bryncoch Inn Ty'n Yr Heol Road Bryncoch SA10 7EB

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  16. DecidedP2023/0963

    Section 73 application to remove condition 7 (green roof), revise wording of condition 16 (landscaping management plan) and agree conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 23 of planning permission P2021/1087 for construction of four industrial units (Class B1, B8) with associated car parking drainage and landscaping.

    Land Adjacent To Unit19/20 Mardon Park Baglan SA12 7AX

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  17. DecidedP2023/0966

    Non material amendment to planning permission ref. P2023/0316 approved 13/06/23: Addition of one smaller than previously approved roof light window within the southern slope of the two storey extension and one roof light window to the northern side of the two storey extension. Both will be positioned closer to the roof line ridge than shown on the previous non-amendment change. New size proposed for both windows is 550mm wide x 980mm in length.

    34 Parc Gilbertson Rhydyfro Pontardawe SA8 4PU

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  18. DecidedP2023/0967

    Proposed detached two storey dwelling and detached double garage

    Land Adj To 11 Wellfield Road Baglan SA12 8AB

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  19. DecidedP2023/0969

    External steps, alterations to existing ramp, new platform lift and means of enclosure/handrails, retaining walls and associated works (07.02.24)

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

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  20. Awaiting decisionP2023/0970

    Engineering works including installation of a low permeability wall, localised reprofiling and placement of restoration soils

    Crymlyn Tip Coed Darcy

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  21. DecidedP2023/0971

    Section 73 application to vary and agree conditions 3 (coal mining risk), 4 (mine gas), 5 (construction environmental management plan), 6 (landscaping), 7 (broadband provision), and agree 9 (mine gas remediation) and 16 (materials) of planning permission P2022/0557 for the construction of highway, 8 detached self-build dwellings with associated landscaping, drainage and ancillary development (Phase 1).

    Maes Ty Canol Baglan SA12 8US

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  22. DecidedP2023/0972

    Section 73 application to vary and agree conditions 3 (coal mining risk), 4 (mine gas), 5 (construction environmental management plan), 6 (landscaping), 7 (broadband provision), and agree 9 (mine gas remediation) and 16 (materials) of planning permission P2022/1021 for the erection of a dwelling (Plot 4) with associated landscaping, drainage and access.

    Maes Ty Canol Baglan SA12 8US

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  23. DecidedP2023/0973

    Section 73 application to vary and agree conditions 3 (coal mining risk), 4 (mine gas), 5 (construction environmental management plan), 6 (landscaping), 7 (broadband provision), and agree 15 (mine gas remediation) and 22 (materials) of planning permission P2022/1024 for the erection of a dwelling (Plot 5) with associated landscaping, drainage and access.

    Maes Ty Canol Baglan SA12 8US

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  24. WithdrawnP2023/0974

    Roof extension with roof lights to create two new bedrooms (one existing to be converted to a home office).

    16 Church Road Baglan SA12 8SS

    Received 22 Dec 2023

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