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Planning in Alltwen

Approved
95%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alltwen in the last 24 months, from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's planning register.

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About Alltwen

Alltwen is a village located in the picturesque Swansea Valley, Wales, and is part of the Cilybebyll community. It is administratively distinct from the nearby town of Pontardawe, situated across the River Tawe. This distinction may impact local planning applications and development projects in the area.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Alltwen 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, Alltwen 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 Alltwen, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Alltwen. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alltwen?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Alltwen. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Alltwen?
The average planning decision time near Alltwen is 47 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 Alltwen?
The planning approval rate near Alltwen is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Alltwen?
The most common type of planning application near Alltwen is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alltwen?
You can search and track planning applications near Alltwen on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.