How long do planning decisions take near Resolven/Resolfen?

The average planning decision time near Resolven/Resolfen is 145 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 Resolven/Resolfen?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Resolven/Resolfen?

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

How can I track planning applications near Resolven/Resolfen?

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Resolven/Resolfen, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Resolven/Resolfen, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Resolven/Resolfen are administered by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. View the full Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £169,989 (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 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Resolven/Resolfen.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Resolven/Resolfen.

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 Resolven/Resolfen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Resolven/Resolfen.

- 12 Heol Herbert Resolven SA11 4AG
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the construction of a single-storey rear extension and a detached garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-09-27
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- Forest View Neath Road Resolven SA11 1AN
Non-material amendment application to amend the wording of condition 3 (Parking layout) , condition 4 (CEMP), 5 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) , Condition 6 (Land Contamination), Condi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-06-13
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- Forest View Neath Road Resolven SA11 4AN
Details to be agreed in association with condition 3 (parking layout), condition 4 (CEMP), condition 5 (demolition and construction method statement), condition 6 (land contamination), condition 7 (re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-06-13
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- LAND TO THE SOUTH WEST OF RESOLVEN BUSINESS PARK RESOLVEN NEATH
Request for a screening opinion under Regulation 6(1) of the (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 for a hybrid development of an extension to the existing Resolven Business Park
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2018-10-08
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- 2 WATERFALL CLOSE RESOLVEN NEATH SA11 4BY
Single storey rear extension - Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2017-07-27
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- 101 NEATH ROAD RESOLVEN NEATH SA11 4AN
PART SINGLE, PART TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND BALCONY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2008-07-22
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- PLOT 5 FFOREST VIEW OFF NEATH ROAD MELINCOURT NEATH SA11 4AP
PROPOSED CHANGE OF HOUSE TYPE OF PREVIOUS PLANNING CONSENT N1994/0370
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2005-08-18
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- 101 NEATH ROAD RESOLVEN NEATH SA11 4AN
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2004-04-20
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- 1 MOSES ROW MELINCOURT RESOLVEN SA11 4AP
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2003-11-11
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A brief summary of Resolven/Resolfen in Neath Port Talbot

Resolven/Resolfen is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Resolven/Resolfen show an average sale price of £169,989, 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 Resolven/Resolfen a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Resolven/Resolfen

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Resolven/Resolfen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 days.

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

With an average of 145 days, decisions near Resolven/Resolfen take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Resolven/Resolfen were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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