Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman planning approval rate
Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman ward in Neath Port Talbot has a 91.8% approval rate based on 631 planning decisions. Neath Port Talbot overall: 94.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
631
Decisions
579
Approved
52
Refused
94.1%
Neath Port Talbot average
Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman is 2.3 percentage points below the Neath Port Talbot average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman compares
Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman ward
91.8%
Neath Port Talbot overall
94.1%
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Recent decisions in Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman
Proposed lawful development certificate for the construction of a single storey · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Proposed first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension, loft conversio · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Proposed two storey rear extension (amended location and site plan received 24/0 · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Proposed construction of a detached domestic garage · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Proposed 1 no. dormer extension on front elevation and 2 velux roof lights, 3 no · Fri 10 Jul 2026
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