Planning applications in SA8
We hold 63 planning applications for the SA8 postcode area, 49 of them submitted in the past year. 100% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 46 days. The area is covered by Neath.
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Recent applications in SA8
Demolition of the existing retaining wall and construction of a replacement retaining wall set approximately 2.5 metres from the rear elevation of the host dwelling.
Change of use of the rear section of the former St Peters School Rooms into a community enterprise hub comprising exhibition space for local artwork, workshop/classroom space together with an ancillary café, demolition of shed and assocaited works
Listed Building Consent: External works including removal of shed, repointing and repair of stonework, erection of bat and bird box, together with internal alterations including partial demolition of a wall to create a disabled-access WC, installation of kitchen and associated ventilation, removal of internal wall, repair of parquet flooring, wall plaster and ceilings and associated works in order to facilitate the change of use of the building to a community enterprise hub including an ancillary café
Section 73 application to remove condition 3 (restricting occupancy of dwelling) of application number 2/2/94/0237/03 granted consent on 22/09/1994.
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for use of part of the dwellinghouse (existing home office) for a home-based telemedicine business
Proposed single story extension on front elevation
Details to be agreed in association with Condition 7 (Verification Report) of P2026/0021(Refurbishment of the existing buildings to provide a 12 no. bed care home (works to existing building as per approved lawful development certificate ref: P2024/0002) and the construction of 4 no. residential care units (use class C2), provision of a car park and associated works) granted on 20/5/26.
Outbuilding to rear garden
Single storey rear and side extension, rear access steps and associated works.
Conversion of mixed-use property from a shop and 1 bedroom flat to a shop and 2 No 1 bed flats
Proposed detached double garage in front garden
Details to be agreed in association with condition 2 (Green Engineering) and 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning application P2026/0133 determined on 26/05/2026
Construction of a vehicular access including partial removal of the front garden wall, installation of a dropped kerb, and creation of off-street parking space
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension in addition to a raised decking area.
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (ref. T204 (Area TPO)): Removal of T1 and T2 (common oak trees) to ground level
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 2m; crownlift to 6m. T3 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 3m, crownlift to 6m. T4 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 2m; crowlift to 6m. T5 - beech - reduce crown by 4m in height and reduce laterals on north side over neighbouring property by 3m to balance tree. T9 - beech - remove squirrel damaged branches and thin out regrowth. T11 - Norway spruce - fell (exempt from regulations) T15 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and laterals by 1m on north side and 4m on south side to balance tree. T17 - oak - reduce laterals on south side by 3m to clear neighbour's garage and by 1-2m on north side to give 4m clearance to building at 93 Gwyn Street.
Proposed first floor rear extension to be constructed above existing single storey ground floor extension and associated works
Change of use from hairdresser (Use Class A1) to a beauty clinic (Unique Use), with associated external alterations comprising the rendering of external elevations.
Removal of existing rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension and associated works.
Amended details under condition 10 (revised restoration/landscaping scheme previously approved under P2003/0528 relating to appeal consent APP/Y6930/A/02/1092154 dated 22nd November 2002
Request for Screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environment Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 for a proposed biomass gasification Combined Heat and Power (CHP) waste-to-hydrogen production facility
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (final slope design and finish), 6 (Gigabit capable broadband scheme) and 9 (External materials) of planning permission P2025/0513 dated 14/10/2025
Works to x3 trees (identified as T1, T2 and T3) protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T208/A3: - T1: Beech: Reduction of lateral branches that overhang the garden lawn and washing line by no more than 2 metres. - T2: Lime: Reduction of lateral branches that overhang the garden lawn by not more than 2 metres - T3: Beech: Reduction of lateral branches that encroach on the house by not more than 2 metres
Removal of the existing pitched entrance roof structures and replacement with a new flat roof to the existing entrance (existing canopy and entrance doors to remain).
Demolish existing single storey rear extension and the construction of a proposed two storey rear extension and fenestration alterations to the host dwelling.
Proposed change of use of retail unit (A1) and offices (A2) to coffee shop (A3) and health and wellbeing centre (D2).
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (CEMP) of planning permission P2025/0894 dated 31.03.2026 (for installation of new foul water drainage pipe)
Details submitted pursuant to condition 16 (broadband infrastructure) of planning permission P2025/0896 dated 31.03.2026 (for a drive-thru restaurant and associated works)
Proposed driveway and new access
Convert first floor space of existing A2 business premises in to a single domestic flat - Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)
Proposed single storey rear and side extension and rear access steps.
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) to remove existing attached car port and the construction of a single storey side extension, with associated external alterations to the existing bungalow, including fenestration alterations and addition of external composite cladding (amended application form received 16/04/2026).
Proposed two storey rear extension, front porch extension and fenestration alterations to the host dwelling.
Non-material Amendment to application no. P2024/0188 granted on 10.3.25 to reduce the floor area of the proposed new club house/ changing rooms and associated facilities
Non-material amendment application to condition 2 (approved plans list) of planning application number P2024/0678 to reduce the size of the first-floor rear elevation bedroom window and to include ground-floor side elevation window serving the utility room.
Proposed rear conservatory extension
Proposed single storey side/rear utility and bathroom extension, the works for which include the demolition of the existing single storey side/rear extension.
Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration including the installation of obscurely glazed window at first floor level (north side elevation), and the installation of a new access door and two first floor windows (south side elevation). Proposed wall and balustrade to the rear of property and access steps
Proposed change of use of retail unit (A1 use) and offices (A2 use) to retail unit (A1 use) and health and wellbeing centre (D2 use), and associated external alterations including terracotta render, composite cladding, and fenestration alterations.
Works to 4 no. Pedunculate Oak Trees (identified as T1, T2, T3 & T4) protected by Tree Preservation Order T204/A1: - T1 - fell to ground level - T2 - reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth point. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter. -T3 - Reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth points. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter. -T4 - reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth point. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter.
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans and documents), condition 5 (scheme of tree planting) and condition 7 (scheme detailing footpath) of planning permission P2024/0196 granted on 08/11/2024
Part retrospective application for a single storey conservatory style rear extension.
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1 - beech - reduce crown height by 4m and laterals by 2m and crown lift to 6m. T3 - beech - reduce crown height by 4m and laterals by 3m and crown lift to 6m. T4 - beech - reduce crown height by 4m and laterals by 2m and crown lift to 6m. T5 - beech - reduce crown by 4m and laterals on north side by 3m. T9 - beech - remove squirrel damaged branches and thin out regrowth. T11 - Norway spruce - fell dead tree. T15 - beech - reduce crown height by 4m and laterals by 1m north side and 4 south side. T17 - oak - reduce laterals by 3m south side and 1-2m north side.
Proposed lawful development certificate- rear dormer extension to accommodate additional loft space and fenestration alterations to existing rear extension and host property.
1 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) to be felled.
Micro hydroelectric installation (25kw) including intake structure, underground and overground pipeline, turbine, electrical control system and buried electrical cable (existing outfall and detached turbine house serving existing adjacent hydro scheme to be used by the proposed scheme)
Development of detached garage with attic storage situated in front garden, extension of driveway and development of retaining wall along side boundary.
Demolish existing single storey kitchen extension for the construction of a proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Details submitted pursuant to discharge of condition 10 (road safety audit, stages 1 and 2) of planning permission P2023/0101 granted on 16.08.2024 (for the erection of a freestanding drive-thru/restaurant, car parking, landscaping and associated works)
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate- single storey rear extension.