Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Neath Port Talbot.
Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen are administered by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. View the full Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is a vibrant village located in the Neath Port Talbot county borough of South West Wales, historically part of Glamorgan. Renowned for its Welsh-speaking community, it encompasses the electoral wards of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman. The village's name reflects its picturesque landscape, derived from the original Gwaun, Cegir (flower), and Gwen, highlighting the area's rich heritage of white meadow flowers prior to settlement.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,529 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
- 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
- - 121 Heol Cae Gurwen Gwaun Cae Gurwen Neath Port Talbot SA18 1PD
Proposed Demolition of Former Club and Development of a Tesco Express Store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 22 Heol Y Gors Cwmgors Neath Port Talbot SA18 1PE
Demolish existing extension and the construction of a single storey rear extension and access steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 34 Ger Yr Afon Gwaun Cae Gurwen Neath Port Talbot SA18 1HN
Proposed first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen in Neath Port Talbot
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is a vibrant village located in the Neath Port Talbot county borough of South West Wales, historically part of Glamorgan. Renowned for its Welsh-speaking community, it encompasses the electoral wards of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman. The village's name reflects its picturesque landscape, derived from the original Gwaun, Cegir (flower), and Gwen, highlighting the area's rich heritage of white meadow flowers prior to settlement.
Property prices in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen show an average sale price of £230,529, 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.