How long do planning decisions take near Pontardawe?

The average planning decision time near Pontardawe is 42 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 Pontardawe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Pontardawe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Pontardawe?

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Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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About Pontardawe

Pontardawe is a vibrant town in the lower Swansea Valley, located within the Neath Port Talbot county borough. As of the 2021 Census, it boasts a population of around 7,172 residents, making it a key community for those interested in local planning applications and developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pontardawe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pontardawe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Pontardawe.

- 2 James Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4LR
Convert first floor space of existing A2 business premises in to a single domestic flat - Lawful Development Certificate (proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 12 Brecon Road Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PA
Proposed single storey side/rear utility and bathroom extension, the works for which include the demolition of the existing single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 3 Cherry Grove Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PX
Non-material amendment to wording of conditions in order to extend the period for the submission of details to agree conditions 3 (Land contamination) until 21.01.25 and conditions 7 (highway improvem
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 31 Orchard Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4ER
Single storey timber outbuilding (retrospective) and single storey pre-fabricated garage to side of existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-08-12
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- 50 Brecon Road Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4PD
Demolition of front bay window, single storey rear lean-to and attached side two storey store building and construction of a new two storey front extension, external alterations including insertion of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Pontardawe in Neath Port Talbot

Property prices in Pontardawe show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Pontardawe a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pontardawe

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Pontardawe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pontardawe were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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