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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4,421 approved · 197 refused · 305 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedP2026/0119

    Details to be agreed in association with conditions 4 (construction noise and vibration management plan), 5 (demolition and construction environmental management plan) and 6 (broadband infrastructure) of planning permission P2025/0489 granted on 21.1.2026

    Llangatwg Comprehensive School Main Road Cadoxton Neath Port Talbot SA10 8DB

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  2. DecidedP2026/0120

    Convert existing garage into an annex for family use, the works for which would include; the installation of four no. roof light windows within the western roof slope, the removal and blocking up of the existing garage door opening, the insertion of 1 no. roof light within the eastern roof slope, and the replacement of the existing window on the southern elevation with a set of patio doors. Plus alterations to the ground level of the rear garden to allow access to the proposed patio doors.

    19 Maes Mawr Road Crynant Neath Port Talbot SA10 8SY

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  3. DecidedP2026/0121

    Demolition of existing detached garage and the construction of a single storey rear and side extension, including widening of the driveway to provide replacement parking provision.

    8 Ty'n Yr Heol Road Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7EA

    Received 28 Feb 2026
  4. DecidedP2026/0123

    Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling, solar panels on annex, associated external works comprising of boundary treatment, planting, permeable surfacing, and ancillary plant room (amended plans received 17/07/2026)

    Keepers Lodge Lane From Church Road To Keepers Lodge Cilybebyll Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JS

    Received 1 Mar 2026
  5. DecidedP2026/0124

    Proposed conversion of the attached garage into a study and utility room and provision of replacement parking for one vehicle.

    9 Graig Y Fforest Godre'r Graig Neath Port Talbot SA9 2DP

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  6. DecidedP2026/0125

    Single storey side extension

    1 Earlsfield Close Glynneath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5DS

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  7. Awaiting decisionP2026/0126

    Alterations to existing shopfront comprising the installation of roller shutter blinds.

    16 Briton Ferry Road Neath SA11 1AA

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  8. Awaiting decisionP2026/0127

    Details submitted pursuant to discharge of conditions 3 (notice of commencement), 4 (intrusive site investigation and remediation), 5 (land contamination assessment), 6 (remediation) and 22 (signed declaration) of planning permission P2024/0654 dated 25.02.2025 (for development of 22 no. dwellings and associated works) NEW ACCESS ROAD SUBSIDENCE RISK ASSESSMENT RECEIVED 10/8/26

    Land At The Former Tudor Inn Cae Rhys Ddu Road Cimla Neath SA11 1JA

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  9. DecidedP2026/0128

    Refurbishment of existing retail unit (Class A1) comprising external alterations and associated works.

    32 - 38 Commercial Road Taibach Neath Port Talbot SA13 1LN

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  10. DecidedP2026/0130

    DNS EIA scoping consultation: Construction and operation of a wind farm of up to eight turbines (with a maximum blade tip height of 180 m) and associated infrastructure including access tracks and substation.

    Glanllynfi Garth Wind Farm Located Between Dyffryn, Maesteg And Garth And Blaengarw Pontycymer And Ponty-y-rhyl

    Received 3 Mar 2026
  11. DecidedP2026/0131

    Retrospective planning permission for the installation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works.

    Mfg Port Talbot The Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot Neath SA12 7PE

    Received 4 Mar 2026
  12. DecidedP2026/0132

    Ecclesiastical Exemption Consultation - relocation of existing kitchen, new WC facilities, internal foul drainage and external underground drainage, five new rainwater gullies and soakaway arrangements, rehanging of the south aisle door, minor cement flaunching repairs, inspection of existing vents, and installation of a small extract ventilation grille, relocation of internal wall monuments and radiators and external stone landing, ramp and handrail (Amended description 09.03.26)

    St Thomas Church Church Place Neath Neath Port Talbot

    Received 4 Mar 2026
  13. DecidedP2026/0133

    Retention and completion of access bridge and associated engineering operations and works

    20 Neath Road Fforest Goch Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JB

    Received 5 Mar 2026
  14. DecidedP2026/0134

    Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension

    20 Cwm Cadno Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TP

    Received 5 Mar 2026
  15. DecidedP2026/0135

    Application to approve detail required by condition 57 (Coal Mining Risk Assessment) of planning permission P2024/0711 (Electric Arc Furnace project) approved on 07.03.2025. Partial discharge for the National Grid Substation Compound phase.

    Port Talbot Steelworks Grange Road Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2NG

    Received 6 Mar 2026
  16. DecidedP2026/0136

    Application to agree details in association with planning conditions 16 (Flood Warning Scheme), 24 (Waste Management Plan - A3 Unit) and 25 (Noise Management Plan - A3 Unit) of planning consent P2025/0633 granted on 19.12.2025.

    Burrows Yard Water Street Aberavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 6LL

    Received 7 Mar 2026
  17. DecidedP2026/0138

    Proposed two storey rear extension, front porch extension and fenestration alterations to the host dwelling.

    58 Edward Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DD

    Received 8 Mar 2026
  18. DecidedP2026/0139

    Retrospective application for a rear single storey extension

    2 Godfrey Avenue Glynneath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5HF

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  19. DecidedP2026/0140

    Proposed single-storey rear extension, raising of the ridge height of the main dwelling to facilitate front dormer windows and rear dormer extension, and fenestration alterations to the existing dwellinghouse.

    36 Dulais Road Seven Sisters Neath Port Talbot SA10 9EL

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  20. DecidedP2026/0142

    Retention of detached outbuilding.

    Daisey Barn Eglwys Nunnydd Margam SA13 2PS

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  21. DecidedP2026/0144

    Application to agree the details in association with planning condition 03 (Construction Environmental Management Plan, CEMP) of planning permission P2024/0699 granted on 20.06.2025.

    Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Baglan Bay Retail Park Afan Way Aberavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 6NR

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  22. DecidedP2026/0147

    Reconstruction of porch, loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof extension with Juliet balcony, addition of two first-floor Juliet balconies.

    Valley View Oakwood Avenue Pontrhydyfen Neath Port Talbot SA12 9SD

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  23. DecidedP2026/0148

    Neighbouring Authority Consultation Request from PEDW to inform a Scoping Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 relating to a proposed wind farm development for up to 18 turbines, with a maximum tip height of 230 metres, with an installed capacity of up to 108 MW, with associated infrastructure, new tracks, a substation and underground onsite cabling.

    Carreg Wen Wind Farm St Gwynno Forest Aberdare

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  24. DecidedP2026/0150

    Proposed use of a dwellinghouse for the care & supervision of a maximum of 3 young people (aged 16-18) with specific needs, supported by qualified & experienced staff (Proposed Lawful Development Certificate)

    38 Pen Y Dre Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3HD

    Received 13 Mar 2026

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