2 James Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4LR

1. 17 Mar 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Issue Certificate

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• Dynevor Arms Dynevor Terrace Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4HX

  P2025/0425 Submitted 5 Jun 2025 94m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Section 73 application to remove condition 3 (scheme for the provision of affordable housing) and remove open space developer contribution of planning permission P2021/0902 dated 27/04/2023 for eight one bedroom self contained flats, part demolition of single storey rear extension, installation of window openings on rear and side elevations

  Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Extension +2
  Small domestic

• 5A High Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4HU

  P2026/0497 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 96m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Conversion of mixed-use property from a shop and 1 bedroom flat to a shop and 2 No 1 bed flats

  Awaiting decision New dwelling

• 22 Uplands Road Pontardawe SA8 4AH

  P2021/0332 Submitted 24 Mar 2021 164m away

  Part alteration and retention of existing decking and means of enclosure, new decking area, means of enclosure and steps to front and side of property together with new gazebo to side elevation (existing gazebo to be removed)

  Refused Full applications 5 docs

• D C Auto Garage Old Brewery High Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4HU

  P2023/0268 Submitted 31 Mar 2023 174m away

  Prior notification for the demolition of the old brewery garage

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 4 docs

• George Street V Park Hopkin Street Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 4JE

  P2024/0790 Submitted 9 Dec 2024 246m away

  Prior Notification Application for the demolition of Pontardawe swimming pool

  Granted Prior approval Demolition

• 63A Herbert Street Pontardawe Swansea Neath Port Talbot SA8 4ED

  P2022/1042 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 261m away

  Change of use from greengrocers (A1 use) to a mixed use consisting of greengrocers (A1 use) and cafe (A3 use)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 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

  24 Apr 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).

  1 Apr 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

  20 Apr 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

  15 Apr 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)

  13 Mar 2026 Lawful development