How many planning applications has Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council received?

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council received 420 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council?

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council approves 95% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council?

To object to a Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: Wales

About Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Neath Port Talbot area, one of Wales' 22 principal regions. Located at the Civic Centre in Port Talbot, the council has historically been under Labour Party control since its establishment in 1996, but in 2022, power was shared between Plaid Cymru and a coalition of independent councillors. This governance structure may impact planning applications and local development initiatives within the borough.

Governance

Leader: Steve Hunt (Independent), since 7 June 2022

Chair: Wayne Carpenter (Independent), since 8 May 2025

Chief Executive: Frances O’Brien, since November 2024

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Independent (17), Plaid Cymru (11), Labour (26), Liberal Democrats (3), Green (1), Independent (2)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £169,989 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 010B

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 4
public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

94 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area is £169,989, based on 50 recent transactions.

Neighbourhood safety in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area is generally good, with 7 crimes reported in the most recent period.

The council area encompasses 94 towns and villages, including Crynant/Creunant, Neath/Castell-Nedd and Port Talbot. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Planning Applications

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Whether you're a resident checking Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 420 planning applications Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council received. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council were full planning applications (206), discharge of conditions (85), outline applications (67). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 98 medium-scale applications, 319 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 243 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 163 applications

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