How long do planning decisions take near Fforest Gôch?

The average planning decision time near Fforest Gôch is 85 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 Fforest Gôch?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Fforest Gôch?

The most common type of planning application near Fforest Gôch is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fforest Gôch?

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Fforest Gôch, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fforest Gôch, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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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 010I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fforest Gôch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fforest Gôch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fforest Gôch.

- 1 Neath Road Fforest Goch Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3JB
Change of use of land to incorporate into residential curtilage of existing dwelling to facilitate linked residential annex extension to provide supported accommodation together with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Fforest Gôch in Neath Port Talbot

Fforest Gôch is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Fforest Gôch 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 Fforest Gôch a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Fforest Gôch

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Fforest Gôch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

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

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Fforest Gôch were full planning applications (1). 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 was submitted.

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