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19 Ffordd Derwen Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TX

Granted Neath Port Talbot P2025/0645 Works to a tree with a TPO

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
Granted As published: 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

  1. 9 Sep 2025

    Received by Neath Port Talbot

  2. 29 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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The Arb Team Agent, registered in Swansea

Dissolved · incorporated 2022 · Swansea

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What this grant of permission means

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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