How long do planning decisions take near Ynysygwas?

The average planning decision time near Ynysygwas is 57 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 Ynysygwas?

The planning approval rate near Ynysygwas is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ynysygwas?

The most common type of planning application near Ynysygwas is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ynysygwas?

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Ynysygwas, Neath Port Talbot Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ynysygwas, Neath Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Ynysygwas 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: £208,005 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Aberafan Maesteg
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ynysygwas.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ynysygwas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ynysygwas.

- Plot 21 Forest Lodge Lane Cwmavon Port Talbot SA13 2RX
A Non-Material Amendment Application to change the porch roof from a hipped design to mono-pitched, to change the dining patio doors to fixed window, alterations to the design and materials of the bal
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-01-26
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- Plot 21 Forest Lodge Lane Cwmavon Port Talbot SA13 2RX
Details to be agreed in association with condition 5 (boundary treatment) and condition 7 (landscaping scheme) of application P2018/1009 granted permission on the 07/02/2019 for a detached dwelling wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-01-26
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A brief summary of Ynysygwas in Neath Port Talbot

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

Property prices in Ynysygwas show an average sale price of £208,005, 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 Ynysygwas a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ynysygwas. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ynysygwas.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Ynysygwas slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ynysygwas were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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