24 Llys Castell Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2UX

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Neath Port Talbot took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Neath Port Talbot for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Neath Port Talbot decided tree works applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 6 Cwrt Yr Eos Coed Hirwaun Port Talbot SA13 2UQ

  P2021/0570 Submitted 19 May 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Cwm Cadno Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TP

  P2026/0134 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Land At Caegarw Farm Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TL

  P2025/0624 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  Request for Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environment Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 for a proposed ground mounted 9.9MW capacity solar farm and ancillary infrastructure including security fencing, access, and landscaping works to generate power to feed into the local electricity distribution network.

  Decided Outline

• 1 Llwyn Arian Coed Hirwaun Port Talbot SA13 2UP

  P2021/0946 Submitted 13 Sep 2021 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and increase in size of existing side facing kitchen window - Lawful Development Certificate Proposed.

  Decided Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Ffordd Derwen Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TX

  P2025/0645 Submitted 9 Sep 2025 350 yards away

  Works to trees protected by a TPO (T314 Area): T1 (Ash) and T2 (Ash) - Fell trees to near ground level, T3 (Crack Willow) - Remove overhanging branches above garden and G1 (Goat Willow) - Reduce overhanging branches above garden by 2 metres

  Granted Trees

• 20 Ffordd Derwen Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TX

  P2025/0727 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 350 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• P2026/0538 Awaiting decision

  3 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJ

  Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (T169): G1 (Goat Willow) Reduction of stems in height to 3m and removal of over extended branches, T1 (Oak) Tip reduction of approximately 2m and crown lift of lowest 3 branches

  Received 15 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• P2026/0234 Refused

  Oak Tree Farm Lane From Station Road To Gorsto Farm Lower Brynamman Neath Port Talbot SA18 1SN

  Work to x8 trees protected under Tree Preservation Order no. T126: T435 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 4m and reduce laterals on south side by 2m. T436 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 2m. T437 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 4m and laterals on east side by 3m. T438 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 3m and laterals on north side of crown by 2m. T440 - Oak- fell to ground level. T441 - Oak- fell to ground level. T442 - Oak- fell to ground level. T443 - Oak- reduce height of crown by 3m and laterals on east side by 2m.

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2025/0798 Withdrawn

  109 March Hywel Cilfrew Neath Port Talbot SA10 8ND

  Felling of 32 mature conifer trees located to the rear of 107 and 109 March Hywel protected by Tree Preservation Order T266/W1.

  Received 14 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2025/0909 Granted

  Land At 93 Gwyn Street Alltwen Pontardawe Neath Port Talbot SA8 3AN

  Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order (Area) T208. Proposed works include: T1: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T3: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T4: Beech: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T5: Beech: reduction of lateral branches that overhang the application property, by no more than 2.0 metres, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter T11: Norway Spruce: fell dead tree T15: Beach: minor crown reduction of no more than 2.0 metres, reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.0 metres on north side and no more than 2.0 metres on south side, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. T17: Oak: reduction of lateral branches by no more than 1.5 metres where they overhang or affect the neighbouring property and garage, pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter.

  Received 24 Dec, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees
• P2026/0070 Withdrawn

  38 Rowan Tree Close Bryncoch Neath Port Talbot SA10 7SQ

  Works to x1 Sessile Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. T272/T1: Crown lift overhanging branches on southeast side of crown by 2.5m, pruning work to increase ambient light, tree thinning to reduce sail and remove waste material.

  Received 4 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Trees