How long do planning decisions take near Penrhiwtyn?

The average planning decision time near Penrhiwtyn is 57 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 Penrhiwtyn?

The planning approval rate near Penrhiwtyn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penrhiwtyn?

The most common type of planning application near Penrhiwtyn is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penrhiwtyn?

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Penrhiwtyn, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penrhiwtyn, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £170,269 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penrhiwtyn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penrhiwtyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Penrhiwtyn.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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 Penrhiwtyn in Neath Port Talbot

Penrhiwtyn is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Penrhiwtyn show an average sale price of £170,269, 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 Penrhiwtyn a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penrhiwtyn 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 Penrhiwtyn

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Penrhiwtyn. 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 Penrhiwtyn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Penrhiwtyn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Penrhiwtyn 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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