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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
5,760Searchable 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4,421 approved · 197 refused · 305 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedP2025/0638

    Proposed lawful development certificate - hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer extension and installation of 3 no. rooflight windows within the principal roof slope to enable loft conversion.

    26 Westernmoor Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1BQ

    Received 5 Sept 2025
  2. DecidedP2025/0641

    Non-material amendment to vary the wording of the description of development to omit 'sprinkler tank', and related amendments to the wording of conditions 2 (approved plans list) and 16 (boundary treatments) of planning permission P2023/0659 dated 21.03.2024

    Gnoll Estate Country Park Fairyland Neath SA11 3BS

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  3. DecidedP2025/0642

    Two storey side/rear extension and new front vehicular parking area

    104 Neath Road Resolven Neath Port Talbot SA11 4AR

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  4. DecidedP2025/0643

    Works to Sycamore tree (Ref. T274), proposing a crown reduction of approximately 3 metres to reduce the potential risks.

    15 Fernlea Park Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7SU

    Received 8 Sept 2025
  5. DecidedP2025/0644

    Retention of staircase and balcony, proposed side screening to balcony and raising of rear boundary wall

    4 Ravens Court Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3SX

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  6. DecidedP2025/0645

    Works to trees protected by a TPO (T314 Area): T1 (Ash) and T2 (Ash) - Fell trees to near ground level, T3 (Crack Willow) - Remove overhanging branches above garden and G1 (Goat Willow) - Reduce overhanging branches above garden by 2 metres

    19 Ffordd Derwen Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TX

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  7. Awaiting decisionP2025/0646

    Section 73 application (variation of condition) to amend the approved development for (i) a reduction in the number of bedrooms at the care home from 40 to 24; (ii) a reduction to the footprint of the building; (iii) changes to the roof form and elevations/materials; (iv) a revised landscaping, planting and boundary treatment scheme and (v) changes to levels and drainage with the variation of planning condition 2 (approved plans), 6 (hard landscaping and planting scheme), 8 (demolition and construction method statement), 9 (obscure glazing) and 12 (enclosures) of planning permission P2023/0767 granted 23.08.2024.

    Former Briton Ferry Health Centre Hunter Street Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2SF

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  8. DecidedP2025/0647

    Retention of a part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension to existing dwelling.

    115 Shelone Road Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2NE

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  9. WithdrawnP2025/0648

    Retrospective application for the change of use of landscaped area to parking, boundary wall, the siting of a shipping container and proposed landscaping

    Unit 14 Seaway Parade Industrial Estate Baglan Neath Port Talbot SA12 7BR

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  10. DecidedP2025/0649

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 15 (soft landscaping plan) and condition 17 (staff amenity space) of planning application P2024/0597 determined on 06/02/2025.

    Stationery House Acacia Avenue Sandfields SA12 7DP

    Received 9 Sept 2025
  11. DecidedP2025/0650

    Construction of single storey rear extension.

    14 Williams Avenue Resolven Neath Port Talbot SA11 4AD

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  12. DecidedP2025/0651

    Proposed lawful development certificate- part demolish and rebuild existing single storey side extension and alter roof design of existing single storey side/rear extension from a pitched to gable roof.

    54 Parc Wern Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6AX

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  13. DecidedP2025/0652

    Advertisement consent for: ITEM (1) - A B & C 3No. Fascia's - 1No. fascia directly above store entrance and 2No. fascia/trays mounted to front elevation of building (at 1st floor level) c/w 1 No. top mounted trough light each.ITEM (2) - A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Aluminium composite panels with digitally printed image to face. H and I Internal white vinyl.ITEM (4) - Window manifestationITEM (5) - Poster cases. 2 No. lockable poster cases with anodised silver frames located on window panel A ITEM (6) - Post sign from aluminium composite panel with digital printing to back and front. To replace existing public house type hanging sign at front of property within the boundary.

    Whittington Arms Park Street Tonna Neath Port Talbot SA11 3JF

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  14. DecidedP2025/0653

    Partial discharge of conditions 7 (Road Condition Survey) and 14 (Site Waste Management Plan) of planning permission P2023/0356 dated 22.04.2025 (solar farm development)

    Dream Fields Lane From B4290 To Gelli Bwch Farm Jersey Marine Neath Port Talbot SA10 6JU

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  15. DecidedP2025/0654

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 12 (verification) and condition 16 (boundary treatment) of planning application P2023/0679 determined 01/02/2024.

    Cwmavon Childcare Unit Waun Wen Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9TB

    Received 11 Sept 2025
  16. DecidedP2025/0657

    Proposed Lawful Development Certificate- single storey rear extension.

    19 Heol Y Nant Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EQ

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  17. WithdrawnP2025/0658

    Retrospective application for the erection of an air source heat pump on rear elevation of dwelling

    2 Ynys Arwed Cottages Neath Road Abergarwed Neath Port Talbot SA11 4DF

    Received 12 Sept 2025
  18. DecidedP2025/0659

    Works to No. 2 Beech Trees covered by Area TPO (T001) to fell x2 trees to the rear of 35 Woodlands Park Drive.

    35 Woodlands Park Drive Cadoxton Neath Port Talbot SA10 8DE

    Received 14 Sept 2025
  19. DecidedP2025/0661

    Conversion of pair of semi-detached dwellings into 1 no. residential unit, together with undertaking the following proposed works: construction of 1 no. single storey rear extension, two no. two-storey front bay window extensions with pitched roof finish, and 1 no. two-storey front extension. Plus, the demolition of the existing detached garage currently serving 63 Main Road and the construction of a single storey side extension, the partial demolition of the existing detached garage currently serving 65 Main Road and the construction of a single storey side infill extension to link the remaining garage structure to the main dwellinghouse with a new flat roof covering, together with alterations to the existing first-floor rear window openings and the rear garden area.

    63 & 65 Main Road Bryncoch SA10 7TA

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  20. DecidedP2025/0662

    Extension of existing old borrow pit which provides aggregate for the forest roads and tracks within Mynydd Dinas for the purpose of timber haulage, third party access and access along routes for emergency services.

    Natural Resources Wales Forest Borrow Pit At Mynydd Dinas Forest 8121Q Mynydd Dinas Forest Baglan Port Talbot SA12 9HU

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  21. Awaiting decisionP2025/0663

    Proposed installation of a wheelchair access ramp and associated steps to the front and side of the property, together with replacement off street parking to the front. The works include the removal of the existing front boundary wall, excavation of the front garden area, construction of a wheelchair access ramp with handrail, steps, retaining works and levelling of the front area to accommodate parking (amended visibility splays and drainage statement)

    60 Park Street Lower Brynamman Neath Port Talbot SA18 1TG

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  22. DecidedP2025/0664

    Proposed change of use of first floor from shop (use class A1) to gym (use class D2).

    Unit B Aberafan Shopping Centre Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1PB

    Received 16 Sept 2025
  23. DecidedP2025/0665

    Certificate of proposed lawful development to install Solar PV to the front elevation (South facing) of the building.

    Baglan Rugby Football Club Thorney Road Baglan SA12 8LW

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  24. DecidedP2025/0666

    Proposed change of use from C3 dwelling to 4-bedroom HMO (use class C4) at first floor and attic and the addition of solar panels to the roof of the front elevation

    9 High Street Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BH

    Received 17 Sept 2025

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