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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4,417 approved · 197 refused · 304 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2024/0156

    Flood lighting to sports pitch

    Onllwyn Recreational Ground Wembley Avenue Onllwyn Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 9HL

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  2. DecidedP2024/0157

    Proposed two storey side extension with new outbuilding in rear garden

    Penyrheol 64 Alexander Road Rhyddings SA10 8EG

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  3. DecidedP2024/0159

    Works to x1 Yew tree protected under Tree Preservation Order T238:-Remove the tree down to its base and the stump grinded out.

    19 St Catherines Court Baglan SA12 8AJ

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  4. DecidedP2024/0162

    The installation of a 30 metre high lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, radio equipment housing and ancillary development.

    Tata Steelworks Port Talbot South Margam Moors SA13 2NG

    Received 8 Mar 2024
  5. DecidedP2024/0163

    Remodelling of an existing bungalow to include a new roof with dormer extensions and a new first floor level, a two storey side extension with integral garage, single storey outbuilding and regularisation of rear single storey ground floor kitchen extension and alterations to front boundary wall.

    Y Fron Jersey Terrace Depot Road To London Road Link Cwmavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 9AU

    Received 8 Mar 2024
  6. DecidedP2024/0164

    Proposed single storey side extension.

    Dakota House Pentwyn Baglan Road Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8AH

    Received 8 Mar 2024
  7. DecidedP2024/0165

    Change of use of ground floor from tanning salon (use class Sui Generis) to hot food takeaway including minimal internal seating (Use Class A3)

    3 The Parade Neath SA11 1PU

    Received 8 Mar 2024
  8. DecidedP2024/0166

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 7 (demolition and construction method statement) and condition 8 (gigabit capable broadband) of planning application P2023/0369 determined 16/02/2024.

    Land At Heol Crwys Cwmafan Port Talbot SA12 9NT

    Received 11 Mar 2024
  9. DecidedP2024/0167

    Single storey rear extension

    46 Old Road Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8TT

    Received 11 Mar 2024
  10. DecidedP2024/0168

    Lawful Development Certificate- Single storey side extension (proposed)

    27 Windsor Village Aberavon Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7EU

    Received 11 Mar 2024
  11. DecidedP2024/0169

    Proposed double storey rear extension to semi-detached dwelling, the works for which would include the removal of the existing decking to create a level patio area.

    46 The Greenway Llandarcy Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 6JB

    Received 12 Mar 2024
  12. DecidedP2024/0170

    Single storey extension with canopy and associated works providing a classroom, toilets, meeting room, office and store.

    Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur Seaway Parade Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7EQ

    Received 12 Mar 2024
  13. DecidedP2024/0171

    Proposed two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and single storey side and rear wrap around extension. Alterations to rear garden in the form of tiered retaining works with associated access steps and ramp. Addition of single velux window within principal roof slope of main dwellinghouse.

    8 Church Road Baglan Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8SS

    Received 13 Mar 2024
  14. DecidedP2024/0172

    Non-material amendment application for the proposed addition of two windows and relocation of bi-fold doors/window to spa pool extension plus glazed balustrade to Juliet balcony (in lieu of wrought iron vertical railings) and adjustments to new secondary door access to south facing elevation, and increase in extension ridge height, to planning application P2022/0682 determined on 06/10/2024.

    Cwrt Bychan House Cwrt Buchan Lane Margam Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2PQ

    Received 13 Mar 2024
  15. DecidedP2024/0173

    Change of use from C3 dwelling house to C4 small house of multiple occupation.

    16 Cwrt Ucha Terrace Talbot Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1LD

    Received 14 Mar 2024
  16. DecidedP2024/0174

    13 x 13m steel framed building clad in juniper green sheets on pre-existing 6 inch concrete base. Its intended use is as a mobile plant maintenance building.

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath SA11 5AJ

    Received 14 Mar 2024
  17. WithdrawnP2024/0175

    A two-storey side extension to a detached farm house providing additional accommodation with a new main front access, kitchen & master bedroom

    Cwtch Farm Coedffaldau Road Rhiwfawr SA9 2RL

    Received 15 Mar 2024
  18. DecidedP2024/0176

    Proposed single storey rear and side wrap around extension and off road parking to the side (amended description and plans).

    39 Crown Street Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1BG

    Received 15 Mar 2024
  19. DecidedP2024/0177

    Existing bank facilities (night safe, ATM, alarm box, CCTV and signage) to be removed and exterior of building made good with apertures infilled with stonework to match existing and windows re-instated to match existing.

    9 The Parade Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1RE

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  20. DecidedP2024/0178

    Listed Building Consent for various internal and external works in association with decommissioning of the bank. Internally, all existing cashier counters, Barclays Bank fittings and loose furniture to be removed from all floors. Externally, existing night safe, ATM, alarm box, CCTV and signage to be removed and exterior of building made good with apertures infilled with stonework to match existing and windows re-instated to match existing.

    9 The Parade Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1RE

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  21. DecidedP2024/0179

    Proposed detached garage with associated steps and railings to provide raised platform and the removal of existing steps and boundary fencing.

    Dakota House Pentwyn Baglan Road Baglan SA12 8AH

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  22. DecidedP2024/0180

    Two storey detached dwelling (outline with all matters reserved)

    Land Adjacent To 14 Rhyd Hir Longford Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7HP

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  23. DecidedP2024/0183

    Discharge of condition 5 (construction environmental management plan) of planning permission P2022/0956 dated 08.03.2023 (for a new cinema extension)

    Pontardawe Arts Centre 60 Herbert Street Pontardawe SA8 4ED

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  24. DecidedP2024/0184

    Request for Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environment Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 for upgrading and extension of the existing Trebanos Waste Water Treatment Works including construction of treatment access road, plant, machinery, storage tanks, hardstanding and associated development

    Sewage Treatment Works Near Ynysymond Uchaf Farm Lane From Glais Road Alltwen To Ynysymond Uchaf Farm Glais Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA7 9JE

    Received 18 Mar 2024

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