Planning application
19 Ffordd Derwen Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TX
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to trees protected by a TPO (T314 Area): T1 (Ash) and T2 (Ash) - Fell trees to near ground level, T3 (Crack Willow) - Remove overhanging branches above garden and G1 (Goat Willow) - Reduce overhanging branches above garden by 2 metres
As published by the council, reference P2025/0645
Application record
- Reference
- P2025/0645
- Type
- Works to a tree with a TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 9 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 29 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Margam & Taibach
- Parish
- Port Talbot
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SA13 2TX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2025
Received by Neath Port Talbot
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29 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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28 Jul 2026
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The Arb Team Agent, registered in Swansea
Dissolved · incorporated 2022 · Swansea
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Neath Port Talbot granted permission on 29 October 2025, 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.
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