20 Heol Cynfeli Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3FD

1. 15 May 2025

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 19 May 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 July 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Neath Port Talbot took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Neath Port Talbot for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Neath Port Talbot decided tree works applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 16 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe SA8 3EB

  P2022/1080 Submitted 16 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed two-storey rear extension and single storey side/rear extension. The works for which would include internal remodelling, the installation of a first floor window within the side elevation of the main dwellinghouse, the demolition of existing single storey side and rear extensions, and the setting back of an existing garden retaining wall.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Rhos Primary School Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EB

  P2023/0261 Submitted 30 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Details to be agreed in association with condition 3 (drainage scheme) of planning application no. P2022/0929 granted 13/01/2023.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Land To Rear Of Heol Alfred Wallace Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3FA

  P2024/0741 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 200 yards away

  Works to two Scots Pine (identified as T3 and T4) covered by Tree Preservation Orders T326/T12 and T326/T13. Crown lift on both trees by 2-3m and reduce back southern branches enroaching garden area by 2-3m.

  Granted Trees

• Tairysgol 93 Pen Yr Alltwen Alltwen Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EA

  P2023/0090 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Two storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 21 Heol Alfred Wallace Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3FA

  P2026/0057 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Conversion of integral garage into habitable living space

  Granted Full applications

• 333 Delffordd Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3HG

  P2026/0192 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage, together with the construction of dormer extensions on the front and rear elevations.

  Granted Extension Loft or dormer +1

• P2026/0538 Awaiting decision

  3 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJ

  Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (T169): G1 (Goat Willow) Reduction of stems in height to 3m and removal of over extended branches, T1 (Oak) Tip reduction of approximately 2m and crown lift of lowest 3 branches

  Received 15 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• P2026/0536 Awaiting decision

  24 Llys Castell Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2UX

  Works to trees protected by tree preservation order (T314): 0369 (Sycamore) Reduce the tree's height and the circumference of the crown on its north and west circumference by a maximum of 2.5 metres, 0370 (Goat Willow) Fell the tree to near ground level, 0371 (Silver Birch) fell the tree and the adjacent sapling, G1 (Silver Birch / Goat Willow) fell four whip type Silver Birch and two Goat Willow

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• P2026/0234 Refused

  Oak Tree Farm Lane From Station Road To Gorsto Farm Lower Brynamman Neath Port Talbot SA18 1SN

  Work to x8 trees protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T126: T435 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 4m and reduce laterals on south side by 2m. T436 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 2m. T437 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 4m and laterals on east side by 3m. T438 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 3m and laterals on north side of crown by 2m. T440 - Oak- fell to ground level. T441 - Oak- fell to ground level. T442 - Oak- fell to ground level. T443 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 3m and laterals on east side by 2m.

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2025/0798 Withdrawn

  109 March Hywel Cilfrew Neath Port Talbot SA10 8ND

  Felling of 32 mature conifer trees located to the rear of 107 and 109 March Hywel protected by Tree Preservation Order T266/W1.

  Received 14 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2025/0909 Granted

  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.

  Received 24 Dec, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees