Pencaerau, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pencaerau, 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 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pencaerau.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pencaerau.
- 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 Pencaerau based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Pencaerau.
- - 276 Neath Road Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2SL
Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, hip to gable roof extension, including a change in pitch, for loft conversion, retention of rebuilt garage with solar panels and new access ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 29 Shelone Terrace Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2UE
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 282 Neath Road Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2SL
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission P2021/1056 approved on 15/12/2021 for the change of use of guest house (C1) to residential care home (C2) to extend the time period in which to commence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land At Pearson Way Penrhiwtyn Neath Port Talbot SA11 2EJ
Details to be agreed in association with condition 8 (remediation verification) and condition 13 (boundary treatment) of P2021/0780 (development of eight dwellings with parking and associated works) g
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 2 Carlyle Street Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2LB
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for C3 residential dwelling with the care of up to two children.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-05-11
View full details - - Front Of 16 The Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2FD
Works to 1x Horse Chestnut Tree covered by Tree Preservation Order T089/A1: - Remove one small limb on the south side overhanging driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Corner Of Olive Branch Crescent And LLansawel Crescent
Installation of 6m CCTV column and Camera
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 139 Pantyrheol Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 2HB
Change of use of ground floor from hair and beauty salon (use class Sui Generis) to Shop (use class A1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-01-28
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A brief summary of Pencaerau in Neath Port Talbot
Pencaerau 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 Pencaerau a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pencaerau 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 Pencaerau
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Pencaerau. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pencaerau may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Pencaerau slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pencaerau were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (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, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.