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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4,421 approved · 197 refused · 305 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. WithdrawnP2025/0845

    Non-material amendment application to amend the wording of condition 6 (footway improvements) of planning application P2020/0923 determined on 04.12.2020.

    Land Off Tabernacle Terrace Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9HS

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  2. DecidedP2025/0846

    Alteration to roof to raise ridge height, removal of gable and the additional of two new dormers to front elevation. Fenestration alterations. Rear dormer extension. Addition of rooflight to existing flat roof. Alterations to front of property to create an access ramp.

    Brynamlwg 2 Pant Howell Ddu Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2TU

    Received 26 Nov 2025
  3. DecidedP2025/0847

    Proposed two-storey side extension and replacement car parking

    Llwynllanc Uchaf Farm Lane From Neath Road To Llwynllanc Uchaf Farm Crynant Neath Port Talbot SA10 8SF

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  4. DecidedP2025/0848

    Conversion of existing garage into an additional living accommodation, the works for which include the replacement of existing garage door with a new window, and the installation of patio door on the side elevation.

    21 Pitchford Lane Llandarcy Neath Port Talbot SA10 6FL

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  5. DecidedP2025/0849

    Installation of a VAM regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) unit at Aberpergwm Colliery for methane abatement

    Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5AJ

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  6. DecidedP2025/0850

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 12 (parking layout) and condition 17 (Emergency lay by) of planning application P2024/0586 determined 17/12/2025.

    Land At Pontneddfechan And South Of Pontneathvaughan Road Pontneddfechan Neath Port Talbot SA11 5NR

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  7. DecidedP2025/0851

    Non-material amendment to application P2023/0632 granted on 24/07/2024:1.Use of composite slates to roof in place of clay tiles. 2.Composite door position altered. 3.Green roof installed to flat roof to side and rear of property. 4.Felt roof fitted to front porch. 5.Windows to west & east facing elevations incorporate top openers. 6.Ridge level to main roof decreased in height. 7.Ridge level to large dormer increased in height to meet ridge. 8.Small dormer increased in width. 9.Main dormer reduced in width. 10.Front porch overhang replaced with independent canopy. 11.Roof level to front porch increased in height. 12.Cill to kitchen window raised. 13.Cill to front bedroom window on left raised. 14.Velux window (1.no.) to west facing elevation omitted.

    9 Primrose Lane Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3ES

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  8. DecidedP2025/0852

    Lawful Development Certificate (existing use or operation) for the formation of a means of access from the highway known as Heol y Gors and the associated laying out of a hard surfaced parking space

    84 Heol Y Gors Cwmgors Neath Port Talbot SA18 1PY

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  9. DecidedP2025/0854

    Proposed front canopy and bay windows

    6 Heol Y Glo Tonna Neath Port Talbot SA11 3NJ

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  10. DecidedP2025/0855

    Partial first floor and partial single storey rear extensions

    27 Underwood Road Cadoxton Neath Port Talbot SA10 8BU

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  11. Awaiting decisionP2025/0857

    Two storey rear extension incorporating first floor rear balcony together with 2 no. first floor side facing window openings to south elevation (bat survey - 11.08.26 and amended block and location plans -15.08.26 received)

    29 Leyshon Road Gwaun Cae Gurwen Neath Port Talbot SA18 1EL

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  12. DecidedP2025/0858

    Non-Material Amendment application to vary Condition 2 (List of Approved Plans), Condition 4 Contaminated Land) and Condition 5 (Remediation) of planning permission P2025/0314, to allow variation to Construction Environmental Management Plan and Demolition Plan.

    Rhosafan Welsh Primary School Marine Drive Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 7NN

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  13. DecidedP2025/0859

    Proposed single storey side extension and development of driveway, raise garden level and increase height of boundary wall (amended plans submitted 13/05/2026)

    2 Caederwen Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 1US

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  14. DecidedP2025/0860

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension, a balcony installed at first floor rear elevation, extension of the existing steps in addition to 2m high timber privacy screen.

    49 Brynamman Road Lower Brynamman Neath Port Talbot SA18 1TR

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  15. DecidedP2025/0861

    Proposed roof extension to raise existing roof of existing annex in rear garden to facilitate homeworking office, and extension to store area attached to side elevation of annex.

    Glyn Hir Neath Abbey Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7BR

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  16. DecidedP2025/0864

    Details to be agreed in association with condition 12 (Remediation Verification Report) of application P2021/0856 granted permission on the 22/12/2022.

    Eagle House 2 Talbot Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1DH

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  17. DecidedP2025/0868

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 3 (habitat management plan) and 5 (land contamination desk study and preliminary risk assessment) of planning consent P2025/0570 approved on 15/10/25

    Water Treatment Works Phoenix Wharf Phoenix Wharf Access Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1RA

    Received 1 Dec 2025
  18. DecidedP2025/0869

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of single-storey outbuilding, timber outbuilding, resurfacing existing driveway and widening existing access

    52 Cimla Crescent Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3NN

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  19. DecidedP2025/0871

    Proposed change of use of part of a ground floor retail unit (use class A1) and C3 dwelling at first floor and attic to a 4-bedroom HMO (use class C4) and the addition of solar panels to the roof of the front elevation

    9 High Street Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BH

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  20. DecidedP2025/0872

    Proposed change of use of the first & second floors from a residential flat to a dental surgery with no external alterations.

    Pontardawe Dental Centre 100 Herbert Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4ED

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  21. DecidedP2025/0873

    Demolish existing rear extension for the construction of a proposed single storey rear and side extension associated with the installation an access ramp and railings and fenestration alterations to the host dwelling.

    25 Maes Y Deri Cilfrew Neath Port Talbot SA10 8LT

    Received 3 Dec 2025
  22. DecidedP2025/0874

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of a single storey front and rear extension.

    30 Heol Mabon Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9PD

    Received 5 Dec 2025
  23. DecidedP2025/0878

    Details in association with the partial discharge of condition 3 (Criteria (i) only - contaminated land desk top study) of P2025/0606 (Side extension to existing factory to house new production line) granted 15.10.2025

    GroundHog UK Ltd Unit 1 Ynysygerwn Avenue Aberdulais Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HH

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  24. DecidedP2025/0880

    Details submitted pursuant to discharge of conditions 6 (site access and egress arrangements) and 10 (landscaping, boundary treatment and tree protection for site access points) 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 Dec 2025

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