Planning application
Ael Y Nant 40B Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to x1 Silver Birch Tree covered by Tree Preservation Order no.T208. Overall canopy reduction by approx. 1-1.5m to suitable growth points.
As published by the council, reference P2024/0637
Application record
- Reference
- P2024/0637
- Type
- Works to a tree with a TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 3 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 3 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 31 Oct 2024
- Ward
- Alltwen
- Parish
- Cilybebyll Community Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SA8 3AU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Oct 2024
Received by Neath Port Talbot
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31 Oct 2024
Decision issued: Approved
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16 Sep 2026
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Our Tree Company Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Neath Port Talbot granted permission on 31 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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40B Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe Swansea SA8 3AY
Works to 1x Birch Tree (identified as T1) Covered by Tree Preservation Order: T208/T1: -Reduce canopy by approximately 1.5-2m to suitable growth points, with 1x branch reduced by approximately 2.5m.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Nant Arian 40A Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AY
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
Granted Trees -
Land At 93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AN
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T3: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T4: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T5: Beech: reduction of lateral branches that overhang the application property, by no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter T11: Norway Spruce: fell dead tree T15: Beach: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.0 metres on north side and no more than 2.0 metres on south side, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T17: Oak: reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.5 metres where they overhang or affect the neighbouring property and garage, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter.
Granted Trees -
Brynderwen 37 Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AU
Detached dwelling (outline with all matters reserved)
Granted Outline New dwelling 18 docsDomestic -
Brynderwen 37 Derwen Road Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AU
97% historically approved · decision due ~17 May
Reserved matters application for 1 detached dwelling including details in respect of reserved matters conditions 1 (access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale), 5 (contamination), 6 (contamination remediation), 7 (drainage scheme), 8 (retaining walls), 9 (means of enclosure), 10 (levels), 11 (car parking, approved dwelling and donor property), 12 (ecological enhancement measures and an implementation timetable), 13 (vehicular vision splays) and 16 (materials) pursuant to outline planning permission P2022/0919 granted on 23.03.23 (Revised drainage details received 16.08.26)
Awaiting decision Reserved matters New dwellingDomestic -
93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AN
97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 2m; crownlift to 6m. T3 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 3m, crownlift to 6m. T4 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and reduce laterals by 2m; crowlift to 6m. T5 - beech - reduce crown by 4m in height and reduce laterals on north side over neighbouring property by 3m to balance tree. T9 - beech - remove squirrel damaged branches and thin out regrowth. T11 - Norway spruce - fell (exempt from regulations) T15 - beech - reduce crown in height by 4m and laterals by 1m on north side and 4m on south side to balance tree. T17 - oak - reduce laterals on south side by 3m to clear neighbour's garage and by 1-2m on north side to give 4m clearance to building at 93 Gwyn Street.
Awaiting decision Trees
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Land At 93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AN
Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T3: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T4: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T5: Beech: reduction of lateral branches that overhang the application property, by no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter T11: Norway Spruce: fell dead tree T15: Beach: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.0 metres on north side and no more than 2.0 metres on south side, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T17: Oak: reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.5 metres where they overhang or affect the neighbouring property and garage, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter.
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P2026/0070 Withdrawn
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