Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman planning approval rate
Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman ward in Neath Port Talbot has a 91.7% approval rate based on 630 planning decisions. Neath Port Talbot overall: 95.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.7%
ward approval rate
630
Decisions
578
Approved
52
Refused
95.4%
Neath Port Talbot average
Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman is 3.7 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
91.7%
Neath Port Talbot overall
95.4%
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Recent decisions in Gwaun Cae Gurwen & Lower Brynamman
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
Demolish existing extension and the construction of a single storey rear extensi · Fri 05 Jun 2026
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