Application received
The council checks the application is complete and gives it a reference number.
Consultation
The council tells neighbours and others, usually with a site notice or letters. Anyone can comment, usually within 21 days.
Decision
Most applications are decided by the council's planning officers. Larger or disputed ones go to the planning committee, where councillors decide in public.
After the decision
If permission is refused, the applicant can appeal to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales. Other people can't appeal, but can comment on an appeal.
Only planning matters count in a decision: things like the look of a building, traffic, noise, overlooking, loss of light, and the council's local development plan. A fall in the value of a neighbouring home doesn't count, nor does who the applicant is.
Received 3 June 2026
P2026/0364
Received 3 June 2026
P2026/0362
Retention of industrial building.
Waiting for a decision
Received 2 June 2026
P2026/0358
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
Received 2 June 2026
P2026/0360
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
Received 2 June 2026
P2026/0361
Proposed part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rooflights.
Approved
Received 2 June 2026
P2026/0359
Proposed first floor rear extension and proposed outbuilding in rear garden
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0355
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a replacement fencing scheme.
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0356
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
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0349
Garage conversion to living accommodation and storeroom
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0348
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
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0346
Application to approve detail required by condition 57 (Coal Mining Risk Assessment) of planning permission P2024/0711 (Electric Arc Furnace project) approved on 07.03.2025.
Withdrawn
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0351
Replacement single storey rear extension and raised patio area
Refused
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0347
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension with flat roof and roof lantern.
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0352
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0354
Proposed replacement of a uPVC shopfront including timber framed Fascia to aluminium and replacement of existing PVC panel plinth with render
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0353
Proposed replacement of a uPVC framed shop front to aluminium
Approved
Received 1 June 2026
P2026/0357
Lawful Development Certificate application for proposed use of premises as a barber shop (Use Class A1)
Refused
Received 31 May 2026
P2026/0350
Alterations to existing single storey rear extension comprising the removal of the existing pitched roof and its replacement with a flat roof design.
Approved
Received 29 May 2026
P2026/0345
Proposed conversion of dwelling into 2 No 2 bedroom self contained flats
ApprovedNamed on a planning committee agenda
Received 28 May 2026
P2026/0340
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
Received 28 May 2026
P2026/0342
Details to be agreed in association with planning conditions 03 (Construction Method Statement), 04 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 06 (Contamination Assessment), 08 (Landscaping and Planting Works), 11 (Cycle Storage and Parking), 12 (EV Charging),13 (Refuse and Recycling Strategy) and 14 (Ecological Walkover Survey) of planning permission P2024/0212 granted on 01.05.2025.
Waiting for a decision
Received 28 May 2026
P2026/0339
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
Received 27 May 2026
P2026/0338
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
Received 27 May 2026
P2026/0337
Received 27 May 2026
P2026/0341
3 freestanding non-illuminated signs to roundabout for sponsorship advertising
Approved
Received 26 May 2026
P2026/0334
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
Received 26 May 2026
P2026/0336
Section 73 Application to vary condition 1, to allow a further 18 months for the commencement of development of planning permission P2016/0499 granted 27/09/2021. Permission is for the demolition of existing former Chapel and Car Sales/servicing buildings and compound. Construction of 8 number 2 bedroom terraced houses and 3 number 3 bedroom units, together with widening and reconstruction of part of Kennel Row to an adoptable standard.
Waiting for a decision
Received 26 May 2026
P2026/0335
Retention of raised decking, gazebos, privacy screen fencing, and access ramp
Waiting for a decision
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0329
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
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0331
Details to be agreed in association with condition 11 (External Materials) of application P2024/0736 granted on 10/03/25.
Approved
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0325
Proposed garage conversion in addition to front porch extension (amended plans in addition to description of works).
Approved
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0327
Existing Lawful Development Certificate rear dormer extension and front elevation rooflights
Approved
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0328
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
Received 21 May 2026
P2026/0324
Two storey rear outbuilding comprising a garage at ground floor and storage room at first floor
Refused
Received 20 May 2026
P2026/0322
Application under Part 19 of the General Permitted Development Order 1995 for the installation of a new Diesel Tank.
Approved
Received 20 May 2026
P2026/0321
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
Received 19 May 2026
P2026/0318
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
Received 19 May 2026
P2026/0320
Demolition Notification: Demolition of Stock House building and associated infrastructure.
Approved
Received 18 May 2026
P2026/0312
The installation of an ATM.
Approved
Received 18 May 2026
P2026/0313
The installation of 1 illuminated surround sign and 1 illuminated logo panel.
Approved