Search Port Talbot planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Port Talbot · updated daily · Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

36 St Pauls Road Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6PGAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension, raised patio area and 2.4m high privacy screenReceived 22 Oct 2026P2026/0665
Port Talbot Steelworks Port TalbotAwaiting decisionPrior Notification Application under Schedule 2 Part 31 for the proposed deconstruction/demolition of the BOS Gas Recovery and BOS Gas Holder and associated pipework, all machinery, plant, equipment, and any other associated items back to ground levelReceived 19 Oct 2026P2026/0673
Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Baglan Bay Retail Park Afan Way Aberavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 6NRAwaiting decisionDetails to be agreed in association with planning conditions 03 (Construction Environmental Management Plan, CEMP) and 04 (Land Contamination - Desktop Assessment) of Planning Permission P2025/0576 granted on 20.04.2026.Received 19 Oct 2026P2026/0668
Burrows Yard Water Street Aberavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 6LLAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment (NMA): Proposed amendment to the approved lighting scheme (details previously approved under planning condition 19 of planning permission P2025/0499 granted on 24/09/2025), to regularise the installation of lighting columns instead of lighting bollards as part of the lighting scheme.Received 2 Oct 2026P2026/0646
Burrows Yard Afan Way Aberavon Port Talbot SA12 6LLAwaiting decisionDetails to be agreed in association with Planning Condition 15 (Contaminated Land - Verification Report) of Planning Permission P2025/0633 granted on 19/12/2025.Received 29 Sep 2026P2026/0630

Planning in Port Talbot

Approved: 97%; 37 of 37 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Port Talbot in the last 24 months, from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Port Talbot

Postcode districts

SA12 126 applications in the last 12 monthsSA13 85 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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About Port Talbot

Port Talbot is a town located in the Neath Port Talbot county borough of Wales, approximately eight miles from Swansea, along the eastern shore of Swansea Bay. Known for its significant industrial presence, the Port Talbot Steelworks—the largest in the UK and one of the largest globally—occupies a substantial portion of the town and has faced closure threats since the 1980s. With a population of 31,550 as of 2021, Port Talbot represents roughly a fifth of the total population of Neath Port Talbot, making it a key area for planning applications and developments within the region.

Property prices in Port Talbot show an average sale price of £208,005, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Port Talbot area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Port Talbot a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Talbot 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Port Talbot, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Port Talbot. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Port Talbot?

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Port Talbot. The approval rate is 97%.

How long do planning decisions take near Port Talbot?

The average planning decision time near Port Talbot is 69 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 Port Talbot?

The planning approval rate near Port Talbot is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Port Talbot?

The most common type of planning application near Port Talbot is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Port Talbot?

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