Planning applications in SA13
We hold 657 planning applications for the SA13 postcode area, 65 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 54 days. The area is covered by Neath.
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Recent applications in SA13
Change of Use from Florist (A1 Use Class) to Pole Fitness Studio (D2 Use Class).
Details for the partial discharge of Condition 28 (Material Details Concrete haul road only) of planning permission P2024/0711 granted on 7th March 2025.
Conversion of two flats into four, two-bedroom flats.
Proposed development comprising the construction of 25 no. residential units (1 no. 1-bedroom visitable flat, 4 no. 1-bedroom accessible and adoptable flat, 3 no. 1-bedroom wheelchair user flat, 1 no. 2-bedroom flat, 10 no. 1-bedroom walk-up flat, 4 no. 1-bedroom bungalow and 2 no. 2-bedroom semi-detached house) with associated works across two sites at land off Pen-Y-Bryn & Menai Avenue, Croeserw, Port Talbot.
Details to be agreed in association with conditions 3 (assessment of land contamintation) of planning consent P2026/0169 approved on 13/5/26
Alterations to shopfront including removal of night safe and ATM.
Works to trees protected by tree preservation order (T314): 0369 (Sycamore) Reduce the tree's height and the circumference of the crown on its north and west circumference by a maximum of 2.5 metres, 0370 (Goat Willow) Fell the tree to near ground level, 0371 (Silver Birch) fell the tree and the adjacent sapling, G1 (Silver Birch / Goat Willow) fell four whip type Silver Birch and two Goat Willow
Non-Material Amendment (NMA) to Condition 2 of Planning Permission P2025/0446 granted on 25.03.2026 to amend the approved site layout and for replacement building details at Margam Green Energy Plant.
Retention of industrial building.
Partial discharge of condition 27, attached to planning permission P2019/5342 relating to the requirement for a written scheme of investigation prior to sand extraction of areas A and B, as shown on Drg. 317 Figure 1.3 Revision 2 of the Environmental Statement. This application is a partial discharge relating to sand extraction from area A only
Construction of 12 employment units, including two trade counter units, together with mezzanine floors to Units 2 and 6, together with associated access, parking, servicing, landscaping, drainage and sustainable drainage works.
Section 73 application to vary conditions 4 (opening times) and 5 (no amplified music) of planning permission P2026/0092 - Installation of 3 cabanas to create an outdoor seating area to the rear of an existing cafe (use class A3) approved on 02.04.2026
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for the change of use of land to garden area and the carrying out of groundworks and retaining works to create terracing, the construction of steps and decking
Alterations to shop front comprising a proposed roller shutter and new stepped entrance
Construction of four semi-detached dwellinghouses, estate road and associated infrastructure.
Application to approve detail required by condition 18 (Coal Mining Risk Assessment) of planning permission P2024/0711 (Electric Arc Furnace project) approved on 07.03.2025.
Retention of change of use from A2 Bank to A1 Convenience Store, with alterations to shopfront.
Construction of a duo-pitched portal framed building to accommodate office and workshop space with a vehicle loading bay, unloading service yard and associated car parking area.
Side extension and new front pillar
Non-Material Amendment to application P2014/0356 to amend the description of development to include the wording of the description of development of the original host permission and amendments to this wording, plus amendments to the wording of conditions 1, 5, 12, 13 and 24, as well as the removal of condition 21 from the decision notice.
Demolition Notification: Demoliton of the Phoenix Oil Tank Farm and associated infrastructure.
Application for the removal of approximately 40 metres of hedgerow to facilitate the creation of a temporary construction access from Heol Cae'r Bont, to the installation of an underground cable route, in association with the Margam Substation upgrade. On completion of the development the hedgerow will be reinstated using a native mixed species planting scheme comprising species consistent with the existing hedgerow and surrounding landscape.
Construction of 4 no. residential units with associated works.
Change of use of Community and Enterprise Centre from Sui Generic/A3 to use class D1 (community centre, hall, medical and dental) with ancillary retail (hairdressers) and the erection of temporary community centre building for a period of 12 months.
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.
Details to be agreed in association with planning conditions 03 (Construction Method Statement), 04 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 06 (Contamination Assessment), 08 (Landscaping and Planting Works), 11 (Cycle Storage and Parking), 12 (EV Charging),13 (Refuse and Recycling Strategy) and 14 (Ecological Walkover Survey) of planning permission P2024/0212 granted on 01.05.2025.
Details to be agreed in association with condition 4 (a landscape and habitat management programme) of application P2025/0817 granted on the 21/05/2026.
Demolition Notification: Demolition of Stock House building and associated infrastructure.
Non-Material Amendment to condition 2 (approved plans) to vary materials on selected side elevations from stone to brickwork, of planning permission P2022/1063 for the Development for 43no. affordable dwellings and associated works including a new access, an internal road network, landscaping, sustainable drainage, car, cycle parking and partial demolition of school. The proposal is to amend the layout of the approved bin stores.
First floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension.
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the change of use of a bank (A2) to shop (A1).
Application to approve detail required by Condition 3 (Structural Calculations) pursuant to Planning Permission P2025/0553 (new vehicular access and raised car parking bay) approved on 11.03.2026
Section 73 Application to vary condition 2, to allow variation to the internal layout and fenestration approved by planning permission P2021/0032 allowed by appeal on the 23/06/2022. Permission P2021/0032 is for change of use from offices (Use Class B1) to 11 x self-contained flats (Use Class C3) including alterations to fenestration.
Single storey side extension
Application to approve detail required by Condition 3 (Balustrade Material) pursuant to Planning Permission P2025/0569 (Proposed car port to front of property) approved on 23.03.2026
Change of use of flat 9 on the second floor from class C3(a)(residential dwelling) to class B1 (offices) with ancillary staff accommodation.
Single storey rear extension
Change of use of former office and social club into a mixed use development comprising 3 No. offices at ground floor and 8 No. flats at first and second floors, with a second floor flat roof extension, creation of external roof terrace, installation of solar panels, rear parking area, new shop front, replacement window and doors and removal of windows with associated works.
Details to be agreed in association with condition 5 (land stability) and 9 (verification report) of application P2025/0297 granted 19.09.2025.
The construction of a cabin containing offices and welfare facilities
Details to be agreed in association with condition 3 (land contamination) of planning application P2025/0693 dated 12.03.2026
Retention of detached outbuilding.
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.
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension
Refurbishment of existing retail unit (Class A1) comprising external alterations and associated works.
Details to be agreed in association with condition 3 (sound insulation scheme) of planning application P2025/0664 determined 21.01.2026.
Section 73 Environmental Impact Assessment application to amend the wording of condition 6 (operational period) of planning permission P2002/1322 determined on 27.05.2003 to extend the operational life of Ffynnon Oer Wind Farm by an additional 10 years, to enable operation to continue until 31st July 2036.
Retrospective application for the change of use of land to garden area the retention of groundworks to create terracing, a staircase, decking, 2.4m high boundary fence to north and three outbuildings.
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of a uPVC door and window on the front elevation
Installation of 3 cabanas to create an outdoor seating area to the rear of an existing cafe (use class A3)