How long do planning decisions take near Abercregan?

The average planning decision time near Abercregan is 23 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Abercregan?

The planning approval rate near Abercregan is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Abercregan?

The most common type of planning application near Abercregan is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Abercregan?

You can search and track planning applications near Abercregan on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Abercregan, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Abercregan, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Abercregan are administered by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. View the full Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Abercregan

Abercregan, located in the community of Cymer and Glyncorrwg within Neath Port Talbot, is a village that reflects the decline of the coal industry in South Wales. Situated approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Port Talbot and near the River Afan, it was once a bustling mining community. However, since the 1980s, the village has experienced significant depopulation, with key local amenities such as the school, post office, and shop closing down, leaving behind a landscape of redevelopment opportunities for potential planning applications.

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Abercregan.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £165,491 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Abercregan.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abercregan.

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 Abercregan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Abercregan.

- 21 Margam Street Cymmer Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 3ED
Demolish single storey flat roof extension and replace with 3 storey extension to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Abercregan in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Abercregan show an average sale price of £165,491, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Abercregan a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abercregan 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.

Planning Activity in Abercregan

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Abercregan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Abercregan may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Abercregan were amendments (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.