How long do planning decisions take near Pontneddfechan?

The average planning decision time near Pontneddfechan is 28 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 Pontneddfechan?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Pontneddfechan?

The most common type of planning application near Pontneddfechan is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pontneddfechan?

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Pontneddfechan, Powys Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pontneddfechan, Powys.

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About Pontneddfechan

Pontneddfechan is a picturesque village located in Powys, Wales, at the southern edge of the historic Brecknockshire county. Nestled in the Vale of Neath, it lies at the confluence of the rivers Mellte and Nedd Fechan, offering access to stunning waterfalls in the upper Neath valley. The nearby Dinas Rock, a quarried limestone promontory, attracts visitors and provides a unique landscape for potential development and planning considerations in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pontneddfechan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Pontneddfechan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Pontneddfechan.

- Land At Pontneddfechan And South Of Pontneathvaughan Road Pontneddfechan SA11 5NR
Details to be agreed in association with condition 18 (replacement highway lighting) of planning application P2024/0586 determined on 17.12.2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Former Dinas Inn Dinas Inn Pontneddfechan SA11 5NE
Discharge of Condition 11 (Japanese Knotweed Survey) pursuant to Planning Application 24/23474/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Plot 1 Former Ysgol Thomas Stephens Pont Nedd Fechan Neath Powys SA11 5UW
Proposed detached dwelling and associated car parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Bryn Rhedyn Pont Nedd Fechan Neath Powys SA11 5UG
Minor amendment pursuant to approved planning application 22/20903/FUL - Extension of the Ground floor footprint to the rear of the property with a walkway around.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-11-14
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A brief summary of Pontneddfechan in Powys

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pontneddfechan a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pontneddfechan

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Pontneddfechan. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pontneddfechan were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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