Updated 29 October 2026 · 12 new leads in the last 30 days
Find construction leads in Neath Port Talbot from new planning applications across Neath, Port Talbot and the wider county borough area.
Data sourced from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
12
New Leads (30 Days)
£160,417
Average Project Value
4
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Neath Port Talbot's Replacement Local Development Plan, covering 2023 to 2038, has a preferred strategy of around 4,176 new homes, roughly 278 a year, alongside new jobs and employment land. The Port Talbot Town Centre regeneration programme continues to focus on economic recovery, and planning activity remains steady in the Harbour Side Regeneration Area. Away from these schemes, Neath and established towns across the county borough keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on existing housing.
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Neath Port Talbot over the past 30 days.
In Neath Port Talbot, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 9 of the 12 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Neath Port Talbot, based on recent planning records.
Understanding typical project values in Neath Port Talbot helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
Higher-value projects are often found in Neath, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Pontardawe Community | £50k–£100k | Proposed rear and side dormer extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Neath | £50k–£100k | Demolition of side garage and construction of a single-storey rear extension with roof canopy. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Briton Ferry | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side and two-storey rear extension to residential property. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Resolven | £50k–£100k | First-floor and single-storey rear extension to the dwelling. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Briton Ferry | £25k–£50k | Replacement single-storey rear extension, formation of a raised patio area and erection of a 2.5m high privacy fence. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
Pontardawe Community
Proposed rear and side dormer extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Neath
Demolition of side garage and construction of a single-storey rear extension with roof canopy.
Wrap-Around Extension
Briton Ferry
Single-storey side and two-storey rear extension to residential property.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Resolven
First-floor and single-storey rear extension to the dwelling.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Briton Ferry
Replacement single-storey rear extension, formation of a raised patio area and erection of a 2.5m high privacy fence.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Cwmllynfell | £100k–£250k | Proposed first floor side extension, car port, loft conversion with rooflights, and reconstruction of existing garage. | Withdrawn |
Loft Conversion
Cwmllynfell
Proposed first floor side extension, car port, loft conversion with rooflights, and reconstruction of existing garage.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Gnoll Gate House Gnoll Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3AF | Under £25k | Details submitted for conditions related to Listed Building Consent. | Approved |
| New Build | Caewern House Dwr Y Felin Road Caewern Neath Port Talbot SA10 7RH | £1m+ | Details for condition 7 (gigabit capable infrastructure) of permission P2024/0301 for demolition of Caewern House and construction of 36 affordable flats. | Approved |
| Heritage | St Josephs | Under £25k | Ecclesiastical exemption consultation for installation of a handrail to the front entrance steps of the church. | Pending |
Heritage
Gnoll Gate House Gnoll Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3AF
Details submitted for conditions related to Listed Building Consent.
New Build
Caewern House Dwr Y Felin Road Caewern Neath Port Talbot SA10 7RH
Details for condition 7 (gigabit capable infrastructure) of permission P2024/0301 for demolition of Caewern House and construction of 36 affordable flats.
Heritage
St Josephs
Ecclesiastical exemption consultation for installation of a handrail to the front entrance steps of the church.
Data sourced from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Neath Port Talbot.
Pontardawe Community
Proposed rear and side dormer extension.
Gnoll Gate House Gnoll Avenue Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 3AF
Details submitted for conditions related to Listed Building Consent.
Cwmllynfell
Proposed first floor side extension, car port, loft conversion with rooflights, and reconstruction of existing garage.
Caewern House Dwr Y Felin Road Caewern Neath Port Talbot SA10 7RH
Details for condition 7 (gigabit capable infrastructure) of permission P2024/0301 for demolition of Caewern House and construction of 36 affordable flats.
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Most planning applications in Neath Port Talbot are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Neath Port Talbot, the median time from submission to decision is 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
In Neath Port Talbot, the vast majority (83%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
The Replacement Local Development Plan and the Port Talbot Town Centre regeneration programme are set to guide sustained new-build activity across Neath Port Talbot over the coming years. Away from these strategic sites, Neath and established towns across the county borough support a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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Approved applications can be particularly valuable because the project has cleared a major planning hurdle and may be moving closer to construction.
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