P2026/0234

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 2 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• PL/10105 Granted

  31 Station Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1SF

  Currently used as a fish and chips shop

  31 Oct 2025 297m away Lawful development

• 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