Gelli-gaer, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gelli-gaer, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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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 Gelli-gaer.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gelli-gaer.

• 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 Gelli-gaer based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Gelli-gaer.

1. - Panthowel Ddu Farm Pant Howell Ddu Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2TY
   Change of use of disused and dilapidated farm house to agricultural storage.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-03-21
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2. - GELLI GAER FAWR BWLCH ROAD CIMLA NEATH SA11 3RR
   CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2004-04-01
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A brief summary of Gelli-gaer in Neath Port Talbot

Gelli-gaer is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gelli-gaer a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gelli-gaer 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.

Planning Activity in Gelli-gaer

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Gelli-gaer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Gelli-gaer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Gelli-gaer 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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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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