How long do planning decisions take near Skewen/Sgiwen?

The average planning decision time near Skewen/Sgiwen is 50 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 Skewen/Sgiwen?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Skewen/Sgiwen?

The most common type of planning application near Skewen/Sgiwen is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Skewen/Sgiwen?

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Skewen/Sgiwen, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Skewen/Sgiwen, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Skewen/Sgiwen 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 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Skewen/Sgiwen.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skewen/Sgiwen.

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 Skewen/Sgiwen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Skewen/Sgiwen.

- Former Skewen Snooker Club Cae Nant Terrace Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6UP
Non-material amendment to alter wording of conditions in order to extend the period for the submission of details to agree conditions 4 (Noise mitigation verification), 14 (Noise mitigation verificati
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-15
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- 1 Penshannel Neath Abbey Neath Port Talbot SA10 6PG
Non-material amendment application to remove condition 3 (desktop assessment) 4 (remediation strategy) and 5 (verification report) relating to land contamination of planning application P2025/0542 gra
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Skewen Police Station 152 New Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6HH
Change of use of former police station to provide 6 Nos. 1-bedroom and 2 Nos. 2-bedroom flats together associated works including external alterations, parking area, new cycle, bin storage and drying
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Skewen Cricket Club Skewen Park Wern Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6DP
Internal works to reconfigure cricket pavilion layout to provide improved toilet and baby changing facilities (Lawful development certificate - proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 130A Dynevor Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6TH
Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for the use of the existing dwelling (use class C3) as a children's care home (use class C3b) for the care of a maximum of 2 children together with rotatin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 90 Wern Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6DP
Part two-storey, part single storey rear extensions, single storey side extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 41 New Road Skewen Neath Port Talbot SA10 6ER
Three storey rear extension, external staircase and associated external alterations to fenestration to facilitate the change of use of the building from an office to 14 emergency refuge flats (existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-11-23
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A brief summary of Skewen/Sgiwen in Neath Port Talbot

Skewen/Sgiwen is a settlement located in Neath Port Talbot, Wales.

Property prices in Skewen/Sgiwen 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 Skewen/Sgiwen a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Skewen/Sgiwen 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 Skewen/Sgiwen

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Skewen/Sgiwen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Skewen/Sgiwen were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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