How long do planning decisions take near Pen-y-cae?

The average planning decision time near Pen-y-cae is 72 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 Pen-y-cae?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-cae is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-y-cae?

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-cae is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pen-y-cae?

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Pen-y-cae, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-y-cae, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pen-y-cae 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £208,005 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 021G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-y-cae.

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 Pen-y-cae based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Pen-y-cae.

- Former Dyffryn Lower School Talcennau Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1EP
Non-Material Amendment to condition 2 (approved plans) to vary materials on selected side elevations from stone to brickwork, of planning permission P2022/1063 for the Development for 43no. affordable
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 18 Pen Y Cae Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2EL
Application to approve detail required by Condition 3 (Structural Calculations) pursuant to Planning Permission P2025/0553 (new vehicular access and raised car parking bay) approved on 11.03.2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Land West Of 1B Broomhill Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2US
Retrospective application for the change of use of land to garden area the retention of groundworks to create terracing, a staircase, decking, 2.4m high boundary fence to north and three outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 11 Wyndham Street Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1PR
Single storey rear infill extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-05-03
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- Former Dyffryn Lower School Talcennau Road Port Talbot SA13 1EP
Discharge of condition 18 (approval of materials) of planning permission P2022/1063 for the development for 43no. affordable dwellings and associated works including a new access, an internal road net
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-02-12
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- 46 Wildbrook Taibach Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2UN
Single storey rear infill extension and alter pitched roof to flat roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-07-21
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- 12 Broomhill Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 2US
Single storey side extension, extending raised rear patio area and the raising of the front driveway to reduce its gradient.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-05-28
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- 9 Cambrian Place Port Talbot SA13 1HD
Proposed first floor rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-03-22
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- Former Dyffryn Lower School Talcennau Road Port Talbot SA13 1EP
Non-material amendments to the wording of conditions 7 (refuse recycling scheme), 8 (landscaping plan), 9 (landscape management),10 (construction environmental management plan), 11 (gigabit broadband)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Pen-y-cae in Neath Port Talbot

Pen-y-cae is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Pen-y-cae show an average sale price of £208,005, 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 Pen-y-cae a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-y-cae 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 Pen-y-cae

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-cae. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

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

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Pen-y-cae were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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