How long do planning decisions take near Melincryddan?

The average planning decision time near Melincryddan is 60 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 Melincryddan?

The planning approval rate near Melincryddan is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Melincryddan?

The most common type of planning application near Melincryddan is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Melincryddan?

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Melincryddan, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melincryddan, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melincryddan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Melincryddan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Melincryddan.

- Nidum 1 Gardners Lane Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2AA
Proposed two-storey side / rear extension to dwellinghouse. Plus, proposed single storey rear extension in place of existing single storey rear conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Castle Retail Park Briton Ferry Road Neath SA11 1AS
Details to be agreed in association with condition 6 (contaminated land) and condition 7 (remediation) of application P2024/0249 determined on 28.01.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Melincryddan in Neath Port Talbot

Melincryddan 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 Melincryddan a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Melincryddan

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Melincryddan. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Melincryddan.

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

The most common application types near Melincryddan were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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