Search Aberavon planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Aberavon · updated daily · Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- 36 St Pauls Road Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6PGAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, raised patio area and 2.4m high privacy screenReceived 22 Oct 2026P2026/0665
- Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Baglan Bay Retail Park Afan Way Aberavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 6NRAwaiting decisionDetails to be agreed in association with planning conditions 03 (Construction Environmental Management Plan, CEMP) and 04 (Land Contamination - Desktop Assessment) of Planning Permission P2025/0576 granted on 20.04.2026.Received 19 Oct 2026P2026/0668
- Unit B Aberafan Shopping Centre Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1PBAwaiting decisionChange of use from shop (A1) to D2 (Cinema and Soft Play) and sub-division of unit.Received 15 Oct 2026P2026/0652
- Stationery House Acacia Avenue Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 7DPAwaiting decisionSection 73 application to vary the wording of Condition 21 (Operating Hours) of planning consent P2024/0597 granted 6.02.2025.Received 9 Oct 2026P2026/0648
- 56 Pentyla Baglan Road Baglan Neath Port Talbot SA12 8AAAwaiting decisionReplacement rear single-storey extension, with alterations to the external steps leading to the rear garden areaReceived 7 Oct 2026P2026/0618
Planning in Aberavon
- Approved
- 97%
- 33 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aberavon in the last 24 months, from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's planning register.
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SA12 126 applications in the last 12 monthsSA13 85 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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About Aberavon
Aberavon is a vibrant town and community located in Neath Port Talbot county borough, Wales, named for its proximity to the river Afan's mouth. Primarily a district of Port Talbot, Aberavon encompasses the central and southwestern parts of the town, featuring a renowned Blue Flag beach that enhances its appeal. This area's unique blend of historical significance and coastal charm makes it a focal point for planning applications and development opportunities.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aberavon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberavon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Aberavon, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Aberavon. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (9), outline applications (2).