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New Build approval rate in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot approved 93.5% of new build applications, based on 154 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

93.5%
new build approval rate
154
New Build decisions
144
Approved
10
Refused
96.7%
Neath Port Talbot overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Neath Port Talbot average (96.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Neath Port Talbot

New Build (154 decided)
93.5%
Neath Port Talbot all applications (14,757 decided)
96.7%

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Other project types in Neath Port Talbot

Rear Extension (3,252 decided)
98.7%
Garage / Parking (2,235 decided)
95.8%
Side Extension (1,719 decided)
98.2%
93.0%
Extension (General) (645 decided)
96.0%
Outbuilding (586 decided)
95.6%
Dormer (440 decided)
95.5%
Conservatory (296 decided)
99.7%
Front Extension (273 decided)
96.0%
Wraparound Extension (246 decided)
99.6%
Annex (118 decided)
98.3%
Flat Conversion (94 decided)
93.6%
Loft Conversion (93 decided)
96.8%
HMO (56 decided)
83.9%
Basement (55 decided)
94.5%
94.1%
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