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Planning in Cimla

Approved
93%
26 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Cimla

Cimla is a village and suburb of Neath, located in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, and is situated on a prominent hill. Known in Welsh as Cymla, which translates to "a place with common land," Cimla has transformed from its rural origins into a residential area due to industrial expansion. This evolving landscape may present various opportunities and challenges for planning applications in the locality.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cimla 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, Cimla 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 Cimla, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cimla. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cimla?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cimla. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cimla?
The average planning decision time near Cimla is 69 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 Cimla?
The planning approval rate near Cimla is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cimla?
The most common type of planning application near Cimla is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cimla?
You can search and track planning applications near Cimla on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.