What types of planning applications are most common near Abergarwed?

The most common type of planning application near Abergarwed is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Abergarwed, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Abergarwed, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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About Abergarwed

Abergarwed is a quaint village located within Neath Port Talbot, a county borough in southern Wales. Its local planning landscape is shaped by the region's unique blend of rural charm and community development opportunities, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications.

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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 003C

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 4
violent-crime: 4
public-order: 3
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Abergarwed.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Abergarwed based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Abergarwed.

- Land At Former Abergarwed Service Station Off B4242 Neath Road Abergarwed Neath Port Talbot SA11 4EA
Creation of tourism park through conversion of equestrian store to meet and greet, ancillary café and playroom with 13 No. 2-bedroom bespoke lodges and 7 No. glamping pods together with parking and la
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-11-26
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- Land South of Neath Road, Abergarwed.
Retention of use of land as storage yard for scaffolding supplier (Sui Generis use), and construction of an industrial unit with associated hardstanding and parking area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of Abergarwed in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Abergarwed show an average sale price of £165,621, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 14 crimes reported in the Abergarwed area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Abergarwed

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Abergarwed.

The most common application types near Abergarwed were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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