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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

5,760Searchable applications

227Recorded as pending

96%Approval rate · 4,618 approved or refused records

197Refused applications

4,421 approved · 197 refused · 305 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Jul 2013 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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DecidedP2025/0252
Single storey side extension and alter pitched roof of existing extension to flat roof
1 Cavell Street Glyncorrwg Neath Port Talbot SA13 3AE
Received 14 Apr 2025
WithdrawnP2025/0253
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for a rear infill extension
11 Wyndham Street Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1PR
Received 14 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0254
Construction of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension.
7 Penderyn Avenue Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2LD
Received 14 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0255
Construction of a detached outbuilding.
Flat 1A Heol Esgyn Longford Neath Port Talbot SA10 7LL
Received 14 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0256
Proposed front and side boundary wall
Copper Gardens 1 Heol Camlas Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9PT
Received 14 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0259
Proposed installation of an Air Source Heat Pump on side elevation of dwelling.
165 Bryn Morgrug Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DP
Received 14 Apr 2025
WithdrawnP2025/0262
Details to be agreed in association with Condition 7 (Remediation scheme) of application P2024/0249 determined on 28.01.2025.
Castle Retail Park Briton Ferry Road Neath SA11 1AS
Received 14 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0263
Proposed mixed use of hair/beauty salon (Unique Use) to mixed use hair/beauty salon (Unique Use) and cafe (Class A3)
Unit A Llwyn Helyg Retail Park Dwr Y Felin Road Caewern Neath Port Talbot SA10 7BZ
Received 15 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0266
Temporary siting of a static caravan on the land at Cwmtawe Ganol Farm for the provision of welfare facilities and ad hoc sleeping accommodation associated with the care of horses at the stud farm.
Cwmtawe Ganol Farm Godre'r Graig Neath Port Talbot SA9 2NY
Received 15 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0268
Cleaning of upper level decorative stonework and removal of Buddleia to establish extent of damage to front facade of building, removal of lower level over painting of decorative Masonic emblems, defrassing and repair of stonework and repointing of all open and defective masonry joints with a lime mortar
Masonic Hall 29 Queen Street Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1DN
Received 16 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0270
Felling of 62 coniferous trees (a mix of Douglas Fir, Lawson Cypress, Sitka Spruce, Corsican Pine, Scots Pine, and Western Hemlock) protected by Tree Preservation Order T266/W1.
Land To The Rear Of 107 & 109 March Hywel & To The West Of 107 March Hywel Cilfrew Neath Port Talbot SA10 8ND
Received 16 Apr 2025
WithdrawnP2025/0271
Works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (T169 Area) - works to fell 2 No. Ash Tree
The Gables Cwmavon Road Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BT
Received 16 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0272
Details to be agreed in association with Condition 4 (CEMP) of planning application P2024/0736 determined on 10/03/2025.
Land North Of Harbour Way, Harbour Side Regeneration Area, Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot
Received 17 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0273
Change of use of existing domestic outbuilding to allow a mixed use comprising uses ancillary to the residential occupation of the host dwelling and a holistic therapy centre and associated works including widening of part of existing access track, landscaping and parking spaces together with mitigation measures / re-planting scheme for felled trees (amended / additional description and supporting information received 02.07.25 and 28.07.25)
Llety'r Goff Farm Cwm Nant Llwyd Road Gellinudd Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JE
Received 18 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0274
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (class C3) to residential care home (class C2) for up to 4 children
11 Talbot Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6BR
Received 18 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0275
2 No. retaining walls and excavated garden area
20 Glynneath Road Resolven Neath Port Talbot SA11 4DP
Received 20 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0277
Construction of single storey extension to provide extended workshop area.
Afan Valley Garage Cwmavon Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 8RF
Received 21 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0278
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, rooflight installation for loft conversion and new vehicular off road parking.
26 Lletty Dafydd Clyne Neath Port Talbot SA11 4BG
Received 21 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0279
Construction of single storey rear and side extension, rear roof dormer, front and rear decking area.
3 Tai'r Ynys Fawr Pontrhydyfen Neath Port Talbot SA12 9RU
Received 22 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0280
Retrospective application for the retention of a front porch, the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension and replacement with a larger single storey rear extension together with raised decking and a privacy screen.
9 Brynsiriol Tonmawr Road Tonmawr Neath Port Talbot SA12 9UG
Received 21 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0282
Change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3) into 3 no. self-contained 1-bedroom flats (Use Class C3). Plus, construction of a part three-storey, part single storey rear extension, alterations to existing fenestration and construction of associated cycle and bin stores
7 New Road Ynysmeudwy Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PJ
Received 23 Apr 2025
DecidedP2025/0284
Proposed installation of splayed bay window to replace existing bow window on front elevation
5 Cae Derw Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7FG
Received 23 Apr 2025
Awaiting decisionP2025/0285
Demolition of former factory and redevelopment of site to provide 45 affordable dwellings with associated highway, engineering and green infrastructure works.(additional information re flood storage volume plan)
Former Swelco Factory Heol Y Gors Cwmgors Neath Port Talbot SA18 1RR
Received 23 Apr 2025
Awaiting decisionP2025/0286
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the development of up to 139 no. residential units (amended description and plans in respect of highway matters and documents dated 5.8.2026).
Land North Off Crymlyn Parc Skewen Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5RD
Received 24 Apr 2025

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