Aberdulais, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberdulais, Neath Port Talbot.
Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Aberdulais 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 Aberdulais
Aberdulais is a village and electoral ward in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, situated along the River Neath within the community of Blaenhonddan. The village developed around the historic Aberdulais Falls, which has been home to various industries over the years and currently houses a hydro-electric station managed by the National Trust. This unique blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage may present interesting opportunities for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £165,621 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
- Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
- LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberdulais.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberdulais.
- 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 Aberdulais based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
99 planning applications found near Aberdulais.
- - Price's Yard Land Between The Bungalow & Dulais Rock Inn Main Road Aberdulais Neath SA10 8EY
Retention of use of land as a gypsy/traveller pitch including one static and one touring caravan, day/utility room, moveable timber and metal storage sheds, alterations to the existing access, hardsta
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Booths By The Bridge (former Railway Tavern) Dulais Fach Road Tonna Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EP
Retrospective application for a shipping container for additional floorspace to be used for food preparation and sales (use class A3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Whittington Arms Park Street Tonna Neath Port Talbot SA11 3JF
New door, ramp and roller shutter, retention of replacement windows and retention and completion of access ramp to shop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 75 Ffynnon Dawel Aberdulais Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EN
Single storey rear extension to existing sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 67 Cefn Yr Allt Aberdulais Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HE
Non-material amendment to vary approved plans to remove apex glazing above bifold door and propose four roof lights on the proposed gable roof of planning permission P2025/0136 determined on 16/04/202
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - 67 Cefn Yr Allt Aberdulais Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HE
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, and construction of new single storey rear extension with associated raised platform and access steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 24 Dulais Drive Aberdulais Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HB
Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion and rear dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - 11 Rosser Terrace Main Road Cilfrew Neath Port Talbot SA10 8LH
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension with balcony installed on the rear elevation (amended ownership certificate).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - 9 Ynysygerwn Crescent Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HW
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - 20 Ynysygerwn Crescent Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HW
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing): Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 26 Dulais Drive Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HB
Construction of 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - 23 Fforest Hill Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HD
Retention of detached outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - 4 Fforest Hill Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8HD
Proposed single storey side and rear extension, the works for which would include the demolition of an existing single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - 86 Ffynnon Dawel Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EN
Retrospective application for the construction of a 1.8m high boundary fence, together with the proposed construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-04-06
View full details - - 6 Dulais Drive Aberdulais SA10 8HB
Proposed outline consent to construct one two-storey detached dwelling adjacent to No. 6 Dulais Drive with all matters reserved.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-02-10
View full details - - Unit 1 Ynysygerwn Avenue Aberdulais SA10 8HH
Details to be agreed in relation to condition 4 (Contamination remediation scheme) of planning application P2022/0226 granted on 27/6/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2022-11-17
View full details - - 92 Ffynnon Dawel Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2021-07-05
View full details - - 103 Ffynnon Dawel Aberdulais Neath SA10 8EN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2021-06-15
View full details - - Bryn Nedd 1 Main Road Aberdulais Neath SA10 8HG
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a new garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2021-04-16
View full details - - 72 Ffynnon Dawel Aberdulais Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 8EN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2020-02-04
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A brief summary of Aberdulais in Neath Port Talbot
Aberdulais is a village and electoral ward in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, situated along the River Neath within the community of Blaenhonddan. The village developed around the historic Aberdulais Falls, which has been home to various industries over the years and currently houses a hydro-electric station managed by the National Trust. This unique blend of natural beauty and industrial heritage may present interesting opportunities for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Aberdulais show an average sale price of £165,621, 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 Aberdulais a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberdulais 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 Aberdulais
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Aberdulais. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aberdulais.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Aberdulais slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Aberdulais were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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