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14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cwmafan · updated daily · Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land At Heol Crwys Cwmafan Port Talbot SA12 9NTAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 16 (Verification Report) of planning permission P2023/0369 (Demolition of existing structures and construction of 43no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure works) granted 16.02.2024.Received 3 Nov 2026P2026/0699
- Land At Heol Tabor Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9PSAwaiting decisionResidential development of up to 10 No. units with engineering works, access, drainage, landscaping and associated site works at Heol Tabor, Cwmavan.Received 8 Sep 2026P2026/0574
- 55 Gwaun Afan Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9EJApprovedReplacement of vehicular door with bow window to facilitate garage conversion and new single storey side extensionReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026P2026/0544
- 3 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJAwaiting decisionWorks to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (T169): G1 (Goat Willow) Reduction of stems in height to 3m and removal of over extended branches, T1 (Oak) Tip reduction of approximately 2m and crown lift of lowest 3 branchesTreesReceived 25 Aug 2026P2026/0538
- 2 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJAwaiting decisionWorks to trees protected by preservation order (T169): Felling of three numbered trees namely T1 (Sycamore), T2 (Ash), T3 (Sycamore)Works to a tree with a TPOReceived 15 Aug 2026P2026/0537
Planning in Cwmafan
- Approved
- 78%
- 18 of 20 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cwmafan in the last 24 months, from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's planning register.
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SA12 126 applications in the last 12 monthsSA13 85 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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About Cwmafan
Cwmafan, also known as Cwmavon, is a prominent village in the Afan Valley, located within Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales. With a population of 5,615 as of the 2011 Census, it serves as a suburban extension of nearby Port Talbot, situated less than 2 miles to the south. Renowned for its high percentage of Welsh speakers, Cwmafan's name translates to "River Valley," reflecting its geographical connection to the Afan River that flows through the area, making it a significant consideration for planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cwmafan area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cwmafan 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, Cwmafan 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.
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In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Cwmafan. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), amendments (5).