How long do planning decisions take near Alltwen?

The average planning decision time near Alltwen is 32 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alltwen?

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Alltwen, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alltwen, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,953 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 004D

Crime Statistics

46 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 23
public-order: 7
anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 3
burglary: 2
other-theft: 2
shoplifting: 2
drugs: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alltwen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Alltwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Alltwen.

- Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (CEMP) of planning permission P2025/0894 dated 31.03.2026 (for installation of new foul water drainage pipe)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 16 (broadband infrastructure) of planning permission P2025/0896 dated 31.03.2026 (for a drive-thru restaurant and associated works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 14 Brondeg Lane Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AE
Proposed single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Offices 77 Herbert Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4ED
Proposed change of use of retail unit (A1 use) and offices (A2 use) to retail unit (A1 use) and health and wellbeing centre (D2 use), and associated external alterations including terracotta render, c
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 54 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AN
Part retrospective application for a single storey conservatory style rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Tesco Supermarket A4067 From Glais To Pontardawe Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AZ
Details submitted pursuant to discharge of condition 10 (road safety audit, stages 1 and 2) of planning permission P2023/0101 granted on 16.08.2024 (for the erection of a freestanding drive-thru/resta
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Alltwen in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Alltwen show an average sale price of £198,953, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Alltwen area recorded 46 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Alltwen

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Alltwen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

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

The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alltwen were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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