5 Darwin Road Sandfields SA12 6BT

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 29 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Issue Certificate

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Neath Port Talbot has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Darwin Road Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6BT

  P2026/0031 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Front porch extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 34 Darwin Road Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6BS

  P2026/0162 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 45 Dylan Crescent Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6BW

  P2026/0493 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 8 Harvey Crescent Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 6DF

  P2019/5516 Submitted 17 Oct 2019 300 yards away

  Conversion of garage to living accommodation - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed

  Decided Lawful development 5 docs

• 18 Sitwell Way Sandfields Neath Port Talbot SA12 6BL

  P2026/0218 Submitted 4 Apr 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 48 Lake Road Sandfields Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA12 6AF

  P2021/0764 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 300 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission ref. P2021/0068 approved on 25/02/2021 - insert side facing window in single storey side/rear extension.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• P2026/0260 Decided

  Former Blazer Caravan Site Elba Crescent Crymlyn Burrows Neath Port Talbot SA1 8QQ

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the roof of the building and reconfiguration of the internal layout of the building

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P2026/0212 Withdrawn

  32 Station Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1JS

  Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the change of use of a bank (A2) to shop (A1).

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P2026/0251 Decided

  Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tregeles St Johns Terrace Neath Abbey Neath Port Talbot SA10 7ND

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the construction of 1 no. single storey detached classroom

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P2026/0239 Decided

  10 Highfield Road Briton Ferry Neath Port Talbot SA11 2LL

  Proposed Lawful Development Certificate of a single storey rear and side extension, removal of front boundary retaining wall and dropping of kerb to provide parking area

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P2026/0150 Decided

  38 Pen Y Dre Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3HD

  Proposed use of a dwellinghouse for the care & supervision of a maximum of 3 young people (aged 16-18) with specific needs, supported by qualified & experienced staff (Proposed Lawful Development Certificate)

  Received 13 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development