A proposal to redevelop and extend Cefn Lodge Nursing Home in Skewen has entered the public consultation phase, with plans for a new 50-bed care home now open for comment.
The scheme, brought forward by Oxford Care Holdings, would see the existing building at 16 Cefn Parc extended to include a purpose-built, three-storey facility designed to meet modern standards of residential and dementia care. The extended home would offer en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, landscaped gardens and improved access for staff and visitors.
The current Cefn Lodge has operated from the site since the 1980s and accommodates up to 35 residents. According to the developer’s Design and Access Statement, the new building would increase capacity and provide a more energy-efficient, accessible environment tailored to the needs of older people and those with complex conditions.
The proposal is now subject to a statutory pre-application consultation, a legal requirement for major developments in Wales. This process allows members of the public to review draft plans and submit feedback before a formal planning application is submitted to Neath Port Talbot Council.
Planning consultants Asbri Planning are managing the consultation, which runs until 25 August 2025. Residents can view the plans and submit comments via the consultation portal.
Once the consultation closes, the developer will consider public feedback before submitting a formal planning application to the council. A decision will then be made by local planners, taking into account the views expressed during the consultation period.
If approved, the new Cefn Lodge would represent a significant investment in local care provision — expanding capacity and replacing ageing infrastructure with a modern, purpose-built facility.
