Side extensions in Neath
787 applications since 2020. 642 approved and 16 refused. Refused: about 1 in 41 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | 38 | 0 |
| 2025 | 78 | 64 | 0 |
| 2024 | 73 | 55 | 5 |
| 2023 | 106 | 87 | 3 |
| 2022 | 139 | 117 | 0 |
| 2021 | 189 | 159 | 4 |
| 2020 | 140 | 122 | 4 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Gwyn Evans & Son Planning and Building Consultants | 31 | 31 |
| Cwm Planning And Design | 23 | 24 |
| Talbot Design Services | 20 | 20 |
| Atrium Planning Consultants | 12 | 13 |
| Darkin Architects | 8 | 9 |
| Ferndale Architectural Solutions Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Robert Bowen Planning & Development Ltd | 6 | 7 |
| I.M. Design Studio | 5 | 6 |
| Architectural Design Services | 5 | 5 |
| Atrium Architecture Ltd | 5 | 5 |