P2026/0005

1. 7 Jan 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 16 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• P2025/0686 Granted

  15 Highland Gardens Neath Abbey Neath Port Talbot SA10 6PJ

  Works to tree covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) (Ref. T339): Crown limbs reduced 1.5m to growth points.

  24 Sep 2025 146m away Trees
• P2026/0208 Granted

  1 Penshannel Neath Abbey Neath Port Talbot SA10 6PG

  Non-material amendment application to remove condition 3 (desktop assessment) 4 (remediation strategy) and 5 (verification report) relating to land contamination of planning application P2025/0542 granted on 12/11/2025.

  1 Apr 2026 279m away Amendments
• P2026/0015 Granted

  55 Rhyd Hir Longford Neath Port Talbot SA10 7HR

  External alterations comprising new windows and the relocation of the door to the principal elevation, a single storey rear extension, and a dormer extension to accommodate a loft conversion (amended plans received 18/02/2026).

  14 Jan 2026 421m away Full applications

• P2026/0375 Granted

  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

  5 Jun 2026 Trees
• P2026/0338 Granted

  Tesco Supermarket Neath Abbey Road Neath Neath Port Talbot SA10 7FE

  Works to x1 Silver Birch tree (identified as T29) protected under Tree Preservation Order T307: Reduce limb on the North side, overhanging the car park by 2m

  27 May 2026 Trees
• P2026/0463 Awaiting decision

  93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe SA8 3AN

  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.

  14 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2026/0376 Withdrawn

  Hedgerow Located Along Heol Cae'r Bont Heol Cae'r Bont Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2NS

  Application for the removal of approximately 40 metres of hedgerow to facilitate the creation of a temporary construction access from Heol Cae'r Bont, to the installation of an underground cable route, in association with the Margam Substation upgrade. On completion of the development the hedgerow will be reinstated using a native mixed species planting scheme comprising species consistent with the existing hedgerow and surrounding landscape.

  8 Jun 2026 Trees
• P2026/0293 Withdrawn

  8 Bittern Court Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7EX

  Works to x1 Oak tree protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T147/T9: Removal and pruning of the lower ring of branches to provide clearance above the garden gazebo, and selective reduction of upper branches.

  8 May 2026 Trees