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 55 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.

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

  P2023/0090 Submitted 3 Feb 2023 175m 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 177m 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 183m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

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

  Decided Extension Loft or dormer +1

• Land East Of Minyrawel Pen Yr Alltwen Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot

  P2025/0792 Submitted 12 Nov 2025 188m away

  Outline application for residential development for up to 8 dwellings with approval sought for access, and all other matters reserved

  Granted Outline New dwelling
  Several homes

• 7 Delffordd Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3ED

  P2026/0432 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 228m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Proposed single story side extension with dormer extension on front and rear elevation, and proposed dormer on front and rear elevation of dwelling

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
  Domestic

• 39 Neath Road Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EB

  P2026/0472 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 241m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Construction of a vehicular access including partial removal of the front garden wall, installation of a dropped kerb, and creation of off-street parking space

  Awaiting decision

• 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.

  13 Apr 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.

  14 Nov 2025 Trees
• P2026/0273 Awaiting decision

  8 Hazel Tree Court Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7SZ

  Works to 1x Sycamore Tree (identified as T17) protected by Tree Preservation Order T282/T17: -Crown reduction of approximately 2 metres from the outer canopy on all sides -Selective reduction of lateral branches extending towards the property, particularly those affecting the bedroom windows -Removal of no more than approximately 20-25% of the overall crown volume -All works to be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice (BS3998), maintaining the tree's natural shape and long-term health

  29 Apr 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.

  24 Dec 2025 Trees
• P2026/0070 Withdrawn

  38 Rowan Tree Close Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7SQ

  Works to x1 Sessile Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. T272/T1: Crown lift overhanging branches on southeast side of crown by 2.5m, pruning work to increase ambient light, tree thinning to reduce sail and remove waste material.

  4 Feb 2026 Trees