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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
5,759Searchable applications
228Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 4,616 approved or refused records
197Refused applications

4,419 approved · 197 refused · 305 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 28 Aug 2013 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedP2024/0714

    Extending current height of fence fronting Villiers Street from 3.8m to 5.8m.

    Velindre Community School Velindre Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1YP

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  2. DecidedP2024/0715

    Construct a new electrical engineering workshop to be located on previously prepared but unutilized ground.

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath SA11 5AJ

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  3. DecidedP2024/0716

    Non-material amendment to change the wording of condition 8 (pre-commencement ecological surveys) of planning permission P2024/0060 approved on 26/06/24 to allow submission of Ecological surveys prior to first use of the approved development

    The application site comprises a singular application area, located in Trebanos, Neath Port Talbot (Easting: 270961, Northing: 202127, Ordnance survey SN 70951 02130, nearest postcode: SA7 9JE).

    Received 7 Nov 2024
  4. DecidedP2024/0717

    Application for a change of use from current class A2 (office) to Sui Generis (tattoo art studio).

    36 Forge Road Port Talbot SA13 1NU

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  5. DecidedP2024/0718

    Proposed part two storey rear extension (including first floor side elevation bedroom window) and single storey rear and side extension (including bi-fold doors to the rear, access door to the front and 2no. floor to ceiling windows on eastern side elevation). Proposed installation of 1 no. first floor bathroom window in existing rear elevation, and 1 no. bedroom window on first floor existing side elevation.

    1 Wernwood Road Ystalyfera Neath Port Talbot SA9 2NE

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  6. DecidedP2024/0719

    Reserved matters application for one detached rural enterprise dwelling and garage including details in respect of reserved matters conditions 1 (layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping), Condition 7 (drive and parking provision), Condition 8 (boundary treatment), Condition 9 (levels), Condition 10 (bird and bat boxes), Condition 12 (drainage scheme), Condition 13 (hedgerow planting) and details in respect of non-reserved matters conditions 6 (Gigabit broadband) and 11 (materials) pursuant to outline planning permission P2021/1245 approved on 02/04/2024

    Ty'n Y Cwm Farm Ty'n Y Cwm Lane Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EY

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  7. DecidedP2024/0720

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 4 (Biodiversity Monitoring Scheme), condition 5 (Written scheme of historic environment condition 9 (Decommissioning plan) of P2020/0408 (Installation and operation of a ground mount PV solar farm) granted on 27.11.20 (amended description)

    Land To The West Of Cwmgors Mynydd Uchaf

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  8. DecidedP2024/0721

    Application for an extension to an existing single storey rear flat roof extension.

    3 Tollgate Road Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2DD

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  9. DecidedP2024/0722

    Single storey rear extension, front porch extension and new side door

    16 Handel Avenue Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 7SY

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  10. DecidedP2024/0723

    Section 73 application to remove condition 19 (foul water only to connect to public sewerage system) of planning permission P2022/0515 dated 16/03/2023 for a two-storey side extension and convert existing building to provide 12 no. self-contained flats

    Ty Mawr Ynisderw Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot

    Received 11 Nov 2024
  11. DecidedP2024/0724

    Infill single storey rear extension which includes raised patio area, privacy screening and steps.

    2 Villiers Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6AU

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  12. DecidedP2024/0726

    Consultation from Rhondda Cynon Taf Country Borough Council regarding the Installation and operation of battery energy storage system (BESS), together with high voltage substation compound, underground cable route, transformer stations, inverters, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancements.

    Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility At Land At Cefn Farm Mount Road, Rhigos Aberdare CF44 9YS

    Received 12 Nov 2024
  13. WithdrawnP2024/0727

    Erection of a steel frame unit to provide secure storage and workshop

    Tony M Rees Bulk Haulage Ltd. Edwards Works Llandarcy Neath SA10 6JY

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  14. DecidedP2024/0728

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 4 (material details - specified on application form), 6 (private sewerage treatment plant) and 8 (construction method statement) of application P2024/0370 granted on 18/10/2024.

    Land To The East Of Dan Y Bryn Maesteg Road Bryn Neath Port Talbot SA13 2RW

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  15. DecidedP2024/0729

    Works to x1 Oak tree (identified as T1) protected by Tree Preservation Order no.T021. Remove lowest limbs back to main stem. Reduce remaining upper canopy by approximately 1m to a suitable growth point.

    76 Brynau Wood Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3YQ

    Received 13 Nov 2024
  16. WithdrawnP2024/0730

    Infill onto existing outbuilding to create a single storey side extension with a sloping roof, and provision of off street parking in front garden.

    19 Cook Rees Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1UR

    Received 14 Nov 2024
  17. DecidedP2024/0731

    Pedestrian access ramp with associated replacement fencing, air handling pumps for kitchen / canteen and associated fencing

    Coedffranc Primary School Stanley Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6LP

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  18. DecidedP2024/0733

    Change of use from car parking area (Use Class Sui Generis) to a scaffolding yard (Use Class Sui Generis) and retention of 2.4m high palisade boundary fence, gates, containers and racking.

    Land At Seaway Parade Baglan Port Talbot SA12 7BR

    Received 17 Nov 2024
  19. DecidedP2024/0734

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 7 (secure storage of cycles scheme) of P2024/0257 granted on 25.9.24

    Carpet Right Vale Of Neath Retail Park Vale Of Neath Retail Park Access Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7AY

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  20. DecidedP2024/0735

    Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T021. Proposed works include:G1 Ash. 2x ash tree - Fell T1 - Reduce oak canopy over rear gardens 1.5-2m T2 - Remove 2 limbs on 1x beech treeT3 1x oak - Reduce canopy overhanging boundary by 1.5-2m T4 1x oak - Reduce overhang by 1.5m T5 1x - 1 limb remains containing hazard beam approx 1m in length - remove limb. T6 1x Large leggy oak - Remove 1 secondary and 2 tertiary branches, reduce remaining branches growing towards 172 Longford road by approx 1-1.5m T7 Oak over Longford road - reduce canopy over the road by approx. 2-2.5m to line up with centre line of the road.

    Land To The Rear Of 18-52 Lon Glynfelin And Adjacent To 193 Longford Road, Longford, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 7HU/SA10 7HL.

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  21. DecidedP2024/0736

    Proposed construction of a new building comprising offices, research and development and light industry (B1 use) alongside reconfiguration of the highway and drainage engineering operations to provide culverts and outfall headwall. Together with parking, access, landscaping, site drainage, plant, substations, gas store, pv panels and associated works and infrastructure.

    Land North Of Harbour Way, Harbour Side Regeneration Area Port Talbot

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  22. DecidedP2024/0737

    Application for a proposed first floor rear extension above an existing ground floor building to provide additional bedrooms. (Retrospective).

    17 Cefn Gelli Cwmgwrach Neath Port Talbot SA11 5PD

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  23. DecidedP2024/0738

    Refurbishment of the existing bungalows internal layout, external finishes and solar panels on the roof.

    Day Centre Trem Y Glyn Park Avenue Glynneath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5DW

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  24. DecidedP2024/0739

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 3 (Scheme of tree replanting) and 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning application P2024/0496 (for a Micro hydroelectric installation) approved on 26/09/2024

    Plas Farm Lane From Church Road To Plas Farm Rhos Pontardawe SA8 3JQ

    Received 19 Nov 2024

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