How long do planning decisions take near Sandfields?

The average planning decision time near Sandfields is 60 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 Sandfields?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sandfields?

The most common type of planning application near Sandfields is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sandfields?

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Sandfields, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sandfields, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £163,542 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sandfields.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sandfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sandfields.

- 77 Southdown Road Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 7HT
Ground floor bedroom and shower room extension to rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 101 Lingfield Avenue Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6PX
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 7 Gordon Crescent Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 7LE
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-12-12
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- 13 Western Avenue Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 7LS
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2024-01-27
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A brief summary of Sandfields in Neath Port Talbot

Sandfields is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Sandfields show an average sale price of £163,542, 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 Sandfields a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandfields 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 Sandfields

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Sandfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Sandfields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sandfields were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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