Neath Port Talbot Council: planning applications

Change of use of Community and Enterprise Centre from Sui Generic/A3 to use class D1 (community centre, hall, medical and dental) with ancillary retail (hairdressers) and the erection of temporary community centre building for a period of 12 months.

Approved

A Non-material Amendment Application to amend the description of development of application P2023/0559 granted on 06/06/2024 to - A development comprising up to seven horizontal axis wind turbines, improved site entrance, new access tracks, crane hardstanding, control building and substation compound, electricity transformers, underground cabling, energy storage containers, drainage works and upgrades to a forestry track.

Approved

Proposed part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rooflights.

Approved

Proposed first floor rear extension and proposed outbuilding in rear garden

Approved

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a replacement fencing scheme.

Approved

Construction of a fenced childrens play area comprising fixed play equipment, safety surfacing, associated groundworks and ancillary works. Installation of a petanque(boule) playing area.

Approved

Garage conversion to living accommodation and storeroom

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with planning condition 6 (contaminated land - remediation strategy) of planning permission P2025/0632 granted on 13.03.2026.

Approved

Replacement single storey rear extension and raised patio area

Refused

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension with flat roof and roof lantern.

Approved

Side/rear raised decking

Approved

Proposed replacement of a uPVC shopfront including timber framed Fascia to aluminium and replacement of existing PVC panel plinth with render

Approved

Proposed replacement of a uPVC framed shop front to aluminium

Approved

Lawful Development Certificate application for proposed use of premises as a barber shop (Use Class A1)

Refused

Alterations to existing single storey rear extension comprising the removal of the existing pitched roof and its replacement with a flat roof design.

Approved

Proposed conversion of dwelling into 2 No 2 bedroom self contained flats

ApprovedNamed on a planning committee agenda

Details to be agreed in respect of Condition 13 (Noise Impact Assessment) of P2025/0736 (Change of use from a Sui Generis vehicle dealership to no. 2 class B8 units with ancillary trade counter use and ancillary retail sales and associated development) dated 27 February 2026.

Approved

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 9 and 30 (Road Safety Audit Combined Stages 1 & 2) of planning permission P2024/0301 dated 11.09.2025 (for demolition of Caewern House and construction of 36 no. affordable residential flats)

Approved

Works to x1 Silver Birch tree (identified as T29) protected under Tree Preservation Order T307: Reduce limb on the North side, overhanging the car park by 2m

Approved

Side extension and new front pillar

Approved

3 freestanding non-illuminated signs to roundabout for sponsorship advertising

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with condition 20 (noise impact assessment for external heating and ventilation plant) of application P2024/0597 granted on 6 February 2025.

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with condition 4 (a landscape and habitat management programme) of application P2025/0817 granted on the 21/05/2026.

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with condition 11 (External Materials) of application P2024/0736 granted on 10/03/25.

Approved

Proposed garage conversion in addition to front porch extension (amended plans in addition to description of works).

Approved

Existing Lawful Development Certificate rear dormer extension and front elevation rooflights

Approved

Request for Screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017, for the Proposed Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Works.

Approved

Two storey rear outbuilding comprising a garage at ground floor and storage room at first floor

Refused

Application under Part 19 of the General Permitted Development Order 1995 for the installation of a new Diesel Tank.

Approved

Works to the following trees protected by Neath Town Centre Conservation Area Status, some of which are also covered by Tree Preservation Order T16: -To remove one Horse Chestnut to near ground level (tag number 996). -To reduce the crown of one Corsican Pine on its western side only by 3 to 4 metres (981) -To reduce the crown of one Horse Chestnut on its northern side only by a maximum of 2.5 metres (982) -To lift the crowns of the Olearia shrubs above the footpath to 2.4 metres and above the grass area to 1.5 metres - 997(G)

Approved

Section 73 application to remove condition 3 (contaminated land assessment), condition 4 (remediation scheme) and condition 6 (verification report) of planning permission P2025/0703 dated 12/01/2026.

Approved

Demolition Notification: Demolition of Stock House building and associated infrastructure.

Approved

The installation of an ATM.

Approved

The installation of 1 illuminated surround sign and 1 illuminated logo panel.

Approved

Proposed first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension, loft conversion and retrospective application for detached garden shed (additional plan received 13/07/2026).

Approved

Excavation of the existing driveway to facilitate the provision of a level off-street parking area to the front of the property. The works also include the construction of a retaining wall and associated steps.

Approved

Proposed removal of existing decking and construction of new extended decking in side and rear garden, and replacement of boundary fence

Approved

Prior Notification application for the installation of a permanent back up power generator, 1no. panel and 1no. cabinet with the removal of 1no. cabinet and ancillary equipment

Approved

Demolition of existing rear school building, sections of walls, car port and other structures and development of new teaching block, revised vehicular access, car parking, landscaping, air source heat pump, air handling unit, sprinkler tank, pump house, cycle store, bin store, external lighting, retaining walls, boundary treatments, hard surfaces, canopies, drainage improvement works to enhance existing playing field and associated works (Amended / additional Construction Environment Management Plan, external works details, Drainage Technical Note and Flood Consequences Assessment received 20.07.26)

Approved

Single storey toilet block with associated drainage & fencing works.

Approved