Rhos, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rhos, Neath Port Talbot.
Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Rhos 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.
About Rhos
Rhos is a village situated in the Swansea Valley, just outside Pontardawe, within the Neath Port Talbot county borough of South Wales. It falls under the community of Cilybebyll, making it a notable area for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rhos.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rhos.
- 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 Rhos based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Rhos.
- - 83 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EH
Proposed two storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration including the installation of obscurely glazed window at first floor level (north side elevation), and the installation of a new access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 19 Heol Y Nant Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EQ
Proposed Lawful Development Certificate- single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 22 Plas Road Rhos Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 3HD
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Rhos in Neath Port Talbot
Rhos is a village situated in the Swansea Valley, just outside Pontardawe, within the Neath Port Talbot county borough of South Wales. It falls under the community of Cilybebyll, making it a notable area for those exploring planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rhos a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rhos 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 Rhos
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Rhos. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rhos may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rhos were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Alltwen planning applications
- Gellinudd planning applications
- Pontardawe planning applications
- Cilybebyll planning applications
- Trebanos planning applications
- Ynysmeudwy planning applications
- Gellygron planning applications
- Fforest Gôch planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.