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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.

63
applications held
49
in the past year
100%
approved
46 days
median decision

Councils covering SA8

Neath (63)

Recent applications in SA8

Pending
14 Sept 2026P2026/0539
4 Dyffryn Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3BXNeath

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.

Pending
1 Sept 2026P2026/0521
St Peters Schoolroom High Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JNNeath

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

Pending
1 Sept 2026P2026/0522
St Peters School Rooms High Street Pontardawe Swansea SA8 4JNNeath

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

Pending
28 Aug 2026P2026/0564
Heolddu Farm Baran Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4RRNeath

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.

Pending
13 Aug 2026P2026/0532
Afallon Perthi Gwynion Farm Perthigwynion Access Road From A474 Pontardawe Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4TANeath

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for use of part of the dwellinghouse (existing home office) for a home-based telemedicine business

Pending
10 Aug 2026P2026/0452
27 Graig Road Trebanos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4BANeath

Proposed single story extension on front elevation

Permitted
10 Aug 2026P2026/0518
Gellinudd Hospital Lon Catwg Gellinudd Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DXNeath

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.

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
5 Aug 2026P2026/0514
13 St Marys Road Ynysmeudwy Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4QHNeath

Outbuilding to rear garden

Permitted
4 Aug 2026P2026/0503
14 Brondeg Lane Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AENeath

Single storey rear and side extension, rear access steps and associated works.

Pending
4 Aug 2026P2026/0497
5A High Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4HUNeath

Conversion of mixed-use property from a shop and 1 bedroom flat to a shop and 2 No 1 bed flats

Permitted
27 Jul 2026P2026/0471
34 Neath Road Fforest Goch Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JBNeath

Proposed detached double garage in front garden

Permitted
22 Jul 2026P2026/0487
20 Neath Road Fforest Goch Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JBNeath

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

Pending
22 Jul 2026P2026/0472
39 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EBNeath

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

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
22 Jul 2026P2026/0491
7 Plas Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3HDNeath

Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension in addition to a raised decking area.

Pending
21 Jul 2026P2026/0466
60 Waun Daniel Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3HSNeath

Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (ref. T204 (Area TPO)): Removal of T1 and T2 (common oak trees) to ground level

Pending
14 Jul 2026P2026/0463
93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3ANNeath

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.

Permitted
10 Jul 2026P2026/0429
20 Ynys Y Mond Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3BANeath

Proposed first floor rear extension to be constructed above existing single storey ground floor extension and associated works

Permitted
6 Jul 2026P2026/0423
83A Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EHNeath

Change of use from hairdresser (Use Class A1) to a beauty clinic (Unique Use), with associated external alterations comprising the rendering of external elevations.

Permitted
6 Jul 2026P2026/0428
16 New Road Gellinudd Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DYNeath

Removal of existing rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension and associated works.

Permitted
23 Jun 2026P2026/0412
The Old Quarry Bryn Llewellyn Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3BRNeath

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

Permitted
Medium
Screening Opinion
18 Jun 2026P2026/0410
Abernant Colliery Pontardawe SA8 4SXNeath

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

Pending
15 Jun 2026P2026/0391
Llys Y Gwynt 17 Pen Y Graig Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3BSNeath

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

Permitted
5 Jun 2026P2026/0375
Nant Arian 40A Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AYNeath

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

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
4 Jun 2026P2026/0368
Hafan Brynheulog Ffordd Brynheulog Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JWNeath

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).

Pending
Small
Full Plans
9 May 2026P2026/0296
257 Swansea Road Trebanos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4BYNeath

Demolish existing single storey rear extension and the construction of a proposed two storey rear extension and fenestration alterations to the host dwelling.

Pending
Small
Full Plans
8 May 2026P2026/0292
Offices 77 Herbert Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4EDNeath

Proposed change of use of retail unit (A1) and offices (A2) to coffee shop (A3) and health and wellbeing centre (D2).

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
9 Apr 2026P2026/0227
Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZNeath

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (CEMP) of planning permission P2025/0894 dated 31.03.2026 (for installation of new foul water drainage pipe)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
2 Apr 2026P2026/0214
Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZNeath

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)

Pending
Small
Full Plans
27 Mar 2026P2026/0197
Preswylfa 6 Commercial Road Rhydyfro Pontardawe SA8 4SLNeath

Proposed driveway and new access

Permitted
Small
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
17 Mar 2026P2026/0156
2 James Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4LRNeath

Convert first floor space of existing A2 business premises in to a single domestic flat - Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
16 Mar 2026P2026/0155
14 Brondeg Lane Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AENeath

Proposed single storey rear and side extension and rear access steps.

Permitted
Small
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
14 Mar 2026P2026/0153
106 Delffordd Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EWNeath

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).

Pending
Small
Full Plans
8 Mar 2026P2026/0138
58 Edward Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DDNeath

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

Permitted
Small
App for Non-Material Amendments
26 Feb 2026P2026/0113
Pontardawe AFC Ynisderw Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4EGNeath

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

Permitted
Small
App for Non-Material Amendments
11 Feb 2026P2026/0090
46 Ashwood Drive Gellinudd Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3HLNeath

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.

Pending
Small
Full Plans
11 Feb 2026P2026/0088
4 Parc Gilbertson Rhydyfro Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PUNeath

Proposed rear conservatory extension

Pending
Small
Full Plans
3 Feb 2026P2026/0061
12 Brecon Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PANeath

Proposed single storey side/rear utility and bathroom extension, the works for which include the demolition of the existing single storey side/rear extension.

Permitted
Medium
Full Plans
3 Feb 2026P2026/0060
83 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EHNeath

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

Permitted
Medium
Full Plans
27 Jan 2026P2026/0049
Offices 77 Herbert Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4EDNeath

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.

Permitted
Small
Works to a tree with a TPO
19 Jan 2026P2026/0033
97 Delffordd Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EJNeath

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.

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition
15 Jan 2026P2026/0021
Gellinudd Hospital Lon Catwg Gellinudd Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3DXNeath

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

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
7 Jan 2026P2026/0006
54 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3ANNeath

Part retrospective application for a single storey conservatory style rear extension.

Pending
Small
Works to a tree with a TPO
24 Dec 2025P2025/0909
Land At 93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3ANNeath

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.

Permitted
Small
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
15 Dec 2025P2025/0888
29 Cilmaengwyn Road Cilmaengwyn Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4QLNeath

Proposed lawful development certificate- rear dormer extension to accommodate additional loft space and fenestration alterations to existing rear extension and host property.

Permitted
Small
Works to a tree with a TPO
21 Nov 2025P2025/0826
Plas Farm Lane From Church Road To Plas Farm Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JQNeath

1 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) to be felled.

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
14 Nov 2025P2025/0802
Plas Farm, Bwthyn Y Saer Lane From Church Road To Plas Farm Rhos Pontardawe SA8 3JQNeath

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)

Pending
Small
Full Plans
8 Nov 2025P2025/0784
18 Morgan Street Trebanos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4DWNeath

Development of detached garage with attic storage situated in front garden, extension of driveway and development of retaining wall along side boundary.

Permitted
Small
Full Plans
7 Oct 2025P2025/0716
23 Gellidderw Rhydyfro Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4NBNeath

Demolish existing single storey kitchen extension for the construction of a proposed single storey side/rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Discharge of Conditions
30 Sept 2025P2025/0696
Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZNeath

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)

Permitted
Small
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate
12 Sept 2025P2025/0657
19 Heol Y Nant Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EQNeath

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate- single storey rear extension.