How long do planning decisions take near Cimla?

The average planning decision time near Cimla is 65 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Cimla, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cimla, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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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.

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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: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cimla.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cimla based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Cimla.

- Land At The Former Tudor Inn Cae Rhys Ddu Road Cimla Neath SA11 1JA
Details submitted pursuant to discharge of conditions 3 (notice of commencement), 4 (intrusive site investigation and remediation), 5 (land contamination assessment), 6 (remediation) and 22 (signed de
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 8 Sycamore Avenue Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3NT
Proposed single storey rear extension. Plus partial demolition and re-building at a reduced size of the existing garage structure and conversion of resultant garages structure into utility room. (amen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 18 Castle Drive Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3UY
Front porch, front steps and bin storage structure, two storey side and rear extension, raised decking and pergola to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 99 Cimla Crescent Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3PF
Proposed part two storey rear extension, part first floor rear extension, fenestration alterations to the existing property and associated works..
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-09-05
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- 4 Ravens Court Cimla Neath Port Talbot SA11 3SX
Retrospective application for a side/rear outbuilding, boundary wall amendments and juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Cimla in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Cimla 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 Cimla a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Cimla

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Cimla. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Cimla slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cimla were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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