How long do planning decisions take near Blaengwrach?

The average planning decision time near Blaengwrach is 111 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 Blaengwrach?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Blaengwrach?

The most common type of planning application near Blaengwrach is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blaengwrach?

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Blaengwrach, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blaengwrach, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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About Blaengwrach

Blaengwrach is a community located near Glynneath and Resolven in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, comprising the electoral ward of the same name. The main settlement is Cwmgwrach, situated on the southern side of the Neath Valley, with the eastern section often referred to as Blaengwrach. The names are derived from the Gwrach stream, which feeds into the River Neath, with Blaengwrach meaning "Beginning of the Gwrach" and Cwmgwrach translating to "Valley of the Gwrach." This area may be of particular interest for planning applications, given its unique geographical and historical significance.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £170,269 (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

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blaengwrach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blaengwrach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Blaengwrach.

- Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 5AJ
A 16 x 5m2 shed building constructed on pre-existing concrete mine yard surface. The building will have a drip tray constructed within the floor where oil products are to be stored.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-05-01
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- Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath SA11 5AJ
5.56m x 9.09m shed building to house a new compressor and associated equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-10-10
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- Aberpergwm Colliery B4242 From Rheola To Glynneath Glynneath Neath SA11 5AJ
Extension of existing stores building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-05-10
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A brief summary of Blaengwrach in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Blaengwrach show an average sale price of £170,269, 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 Blaengwrach a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Blaengwrach

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Blaengwrach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 days.

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

With an average of 111 days, decisions near Blaengwrach take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Blaengwrach were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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