Neath Port Talbot Council: planning applications

Retention of change of use from A2 Bank to A1 Convenience Store, with alterations to shopfront.

Approved

Creation of 2 no. Padel Courts with associated floodlighting and canopy

Waiting for a decision

Request for Screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environment Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 for a proposed biomass gasification Combined Heat and Power (CHP) waste-to-hydrogen production facility

Approved

Non-Material Amendment to application P2014/0356 to amend the description of development to include the wording of the description of development of the original host permission and amendments to this wording, plus amendments to the wording of conditions 1, 5, 12, 13 and 24, as well as the removal of condition 21 from the decision notice.

Approved

Lift crown to 5.5.m over caridgeway and 3m over footway of 3 No sessile oak trees (T1, T2 & T8) protected by Tree Preservation Order T283

Approved

Lift crown to 5.3m over carriageway and 2.5m over footway of 1 no. evergreen oak tree (T16) and remove northeast branch originating 3m above ground level of Sycamore tree (T11) and associated works (Trees covered by tree preservation order T344)

Waiting for a decision

Rear single storey bedroom, shower room and porch extension

Withdrawn

Installation of external wall insulation (EWI), solar PV panels, removal of first floor bay window and replace with a flush window, and associated external alterations to the building.

Approved

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for the removal of existing perimeter iron fencing and installation of green mesh fencing

Approved

Proposed first floor side extension and car port, loft conversion with rooflights, and reconstruction of existing garage

Withdrawn

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission P2025/0754 dated 16.06.2026 (for construction of a residential care facility with associated works)

Approved

Installation of external ventilation/extraction ductwork to the side and rear elevations, including a vertical extraction flue.

Waiting for a decision

Demolition of existing ticket structure and construction of replacement park entry building, drainage works and associated engineering works

Approved

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (final slope design and finish), 6 (Gigabit capable broadband scheme) and 9 (External materials) of planning permission P2025/0513 dated 14/10/2025

Waiting for a decision

Change of use of first floor flat (use class C3) to a restaurant (use class A3)

Approved

Replacement of lighting heads on 6 No. existing flood lighting columns

Approved

Proposed single-storey extensions, and raise roof of bungalow to allow use of first floor attic space

Approved

Open sided canopy, ramp and new entrance doors with side windows to accommodate new educational community space / room

Approved

Certificate of Lawful Development (existing) for the siting of a wooden structure to side of dwelling to sell food produce (cake shed), operating on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3pm until 6 pm

Approved

Installation of extension posts and ball-stop netting above existing perimeter fence.

Approved

Demolition Notification: Demoliton of the Phoenix Oil Tank Farm and associated infrastructure.

Approved

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for an air source heat pump to side of dwelling

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with condition 3: assessment of the nature and extent of contamination, condition 4: remediation scheme, condition 5: landscaping scheme, condition 6: construction environmental management plan of planning permission P2025/0538 granted on 1.5.2026

Approved

Listed Building Consent for the proposed installation of new internal steel stair and gantry providing access from first floor to existing external door, together with a new external stair supported on a Big Foot system. The external stair and landing will sit on the roof surface, providing access from the external opening to roof level.

Approved

Section 73 application to vary conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of planning permission P2025/0736 dated 27/02/2026 (for a 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) for works to be undertaken in accordance with the findings and recommendations as set out within the Ground Conditions Report and Review of the Phase 1 Site Investigation prepared by Solmek (new details submitted 15/09/2026)

Waiting for a decision

Proposed conversion of the existing integral garage into a study/home office.

Approved

Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T021: G1 - Group of 4 Sycamores - reduce 4 over extended branches in lower crown, reduce circumference of crown on 1 sycamore at rear of number 42 by approx 2 metres on north side only G2 - Mix of Beech, Cherry, Weeping willow - Lift crowns to 5 metres and a 3-4 meter reduction on the remaining branches on the east side only. T1 - Sycamore - lift crown to 5 metres and reduce one large lower branch by approx 2 metres. T2 - T8 - Sycamore - Reduce overextended branches around lower and mid crown circumference by 2 metres and lift crown to 5 metres above track on south side only. T9 - Sycamore - Remove one low branch on south side above access track. T10 - Ash - Reduce height and branches on west side by 2- 3 metres. T11 - Horse Chestnut - Remove epicormic growth on main stem to 5 metres above ground level. Reduce on large lower branch on the North side and one large lower branch on the South side by 1 - 2 metres

Waiting for a decision

Neighbouring Authority Consultation Request from PEDW to inform a Scoping Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 relating to a construction, operation and decommissioning of a wind generating station (wind farm), associated and ancillary development (proposed Fferm Wynt Nant y Maen Wind Farm located near Tregaron in Ceredigion)

Approved

Application for the removal of approximately 40 metres of hedgerow to facilitate the creation of a temporary construction access from Heol Cae'r Bont, to the installation of an underground cable route, in association with the Margam Substation upgrade. On completion of the development the hedgerow will be reinstated using a native mixed species planting scheme comprising species consistent with the existing hedgerow and surrounding landscape.

Withdrawn

Application for prior notification of forestry development for a new steel frame building (Part 7 -Forestry Buildings and Operations of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (GDPO))

Approved

Works to x3 trees (identified as T1, T2 and T3) protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T208/A3: - T1: Beech: Reduction of lateral branches that overhang the garden lawn and washing line by no more than 2 metres. - T2: Lime: Reduction of lateral branches that overhang the garden lawn by not more than 2 metres - T3: Beech: Reduction of lateral branches that encroach on the house by not more than 2 metres

Approved

Change of use of existing Chapel to Residential Care Home (Use Class C2)

ApprovedDecided by the planning committee

Details submitted pursuant to condition 12 ('What Once Stood' scheme of interpretation) of planning permission P2024/0301 dated 11.09.2025 (for demolition of Caewern House and construction of 36 no. affordable residential flats)

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with Planning Condition 17 (Landscape Management Plan) of Planning Permission P2025/0632 granted on 13.03.2026.

Approved

Single storey flat roof rear extension

Approved

Details to be agreed in association with Planning Condition 18 (Soft Landscaping - Planting Regime) and 19 (Gigabit Infrastructure) of Planning Permission P2025/0632 granted on 13.03.2026.

Approved

Construction of 4 no. residential units with associated works.

Waiting for a decision

Removal of the existing pitched entrance roof structures and replacement with a new flat roof to the existing entrance (existing canopy and entrance doors to remain).

Approved

Proposed Lawful Development Certificate to install wall-mounted photovoltaic solar panels to the side elevation and roof

Approved

Proposed single storey front and side extension.

Approved