Resolven/Resolfen, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Resolven/Resolfen, 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: Powys
• Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
• LSOA: Powys 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

3 planning applications found near Resolven/Resolfen.

1. - 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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2. - 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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3. - 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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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 £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 Resolven/Resolfen a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Resolven/Resolfen 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 Resolven/Resolfen

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Resolven/Resolfen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Resolven/Resolfen were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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