3 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJ

1. 15 Aug 2026

   Received by Neath Port Talbot

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

• 5 Victoria Terrace Cwmavon Port Talbot SA12 9BP

  P2021/0455 Submitted 25 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Retention of detached outbuilding

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 4 Ffawydden Cwmavon Port Talbot SA12 9BJ

  P2021/0620 Submitted 9 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Detached garage

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 2 Ffawydden Cwmavon Neath Port Talbot SA12 9BJ

  P2026/0537 Submitted 15 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

  Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (T169): Felling of three numbered trees namely T1 (Sycamore), T2 (Ash), T3 (Sycamore)

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Land Adj. 1 Ffordd Dinas Cwmavon Port Talbot SA12 9BS

  P2021/0536 Submitted 13 May 2021 150 yards away

  Two-storey detached dormer dwelling with partially embedded basement level plus parking and associated works

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Domestic

• Coed Parc House Coed Parc Development Access Road Cwmavon SA12 9BZ

  P2021/0575 Submitted 25 May 2021 200 yards away

  Engineering works to form an extension of the existing retaining wall from gabion baskets

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 20 Caeglas Cwmavon Port Talbot SA12 9AX

  P2021/0582 Submitted 26 May 2021 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• P2026/0536 Awaiting decision

  24 Llys Castell Coed Hirwaun Neath Port Talbot SA13 2UX

  Works to trees protected by tree preservation order (T314): 0369 (Sycamore) Reduce the tree's height and the circumference of the crown on its north and west circumference by a maximum of 2.5 metres, 0370 (Goat Willow) Fell the tree to near ground level, 0371 (Silver Birch) fell the tree and the adjacent sapling, G1 (Silver Birch / Goat Willow) fell four whip type Silver Birch and two Goat Willow

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 20 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