Planning application
97 Delffordd Rhos Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3EJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to 4 no. Pedunculate Oak Trees (identified as T1, T2, T3 & T4) protected by Tree Preservation Order T204/A1: - T1 - fell to ground level - T2 - reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth point. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter. -T3 - Reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth points. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter. -T4 - reduce crown by 1-2m using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth point. Remove all deadwood >50mm in diameter.
As published by the council, reference P2026/0033
Application record
- Reference
- P2026/0033
- Type
- Works to a tree with a TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 19 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 13 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Rhos
- Parish
- Cilybebyll Community Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel Decision
- Postcode
- SA8 3EJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Jan 2026
Received by Neath Port Talbot
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13 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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28 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Tree Check Arboriculture LTD Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Caerphilly
Active · incorporated 2021 · Caerphilly
6 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Neath Port Talbot granted permission on 13 March 2026, 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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