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Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Vale of Glamorgan Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
7,773Searchable applications
354Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 6,833 approved or refused records
602Refused applications

6,231 approved · 602 refused · 437 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Approved2020/01370/2/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (Ecological Management Plan) and 15 (Levels to be approved). Planning approval 2020/01370/FUL - Erection of three residential dwellings

    Ty Dan Y Graig, Graig Penllyn

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  2. Approved2025/00334/PNA

    Farm track formed from picking stone by hand and using mechanical stone picker from fields.

    Norton Hall Farm, Southerndown, Bridgend

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  3. Approved2023/00182/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear and side extensions and new vehicle crossover

    56, Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 22 Feb 2023
  4. Pending2026/00444/FUL

    Removal of Condition 6 (Access Before Use) of Application 2023/01178/FUL - Demolition of existing property and the erection of two detached 5 bed houses with all associated works

    Twyn Y Rhedyn, Ewenny Road, St Brides Major

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  5. Approved2025/00141/FUL

    To demolish the existing garage and rebuild. The garage will be reconstructed using a timber frame, slate roof and composite cladding. The garage will be the exact size as the current garage and will be sited in the same place

    1, Lakeside, Barry

    Received 11 Feb 2025
  6. Approved2021/01656/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: Reduction of one Bay tree (T1) - 50% reduction

    Bay Tree Cottage, Boverton

    Received 17 Nov 2021
  7. Approved2025/00609/FUL

    Reroofing requiring an increase in height of approx 50mm

    40 Trem Elai, Penarth

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  8. Approved2025/00716/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No 2 of 1976 - Removal of ash tree with stage 2 ash dieback at 1 The Orchard, Wick.

    1, The Orchard, St Brides Road, Wick

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  9. Approved2022/01197/FUL

    Construction of extended rear bedroom over ground floor kitchen and replacement of existing pitched roof over bathroom with new pitched roof

    Broadshoard House, 13, Westgate, Cowbridge

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  10. Approved2020/00234/3/CD

    Discharge of Condition 17 (Drainage). Planning permission ref: 2020/00234/FUL - New build three storey apartment building fitted with seven one bedroom flats and associated parking and amenity space

    Land adjacent to 38, Main Street, Barry

    Received 28 Feb 2023
  11. Approved2015/00249/6/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 7 (LAP) and 13 (Landscaping scheme). Planning approval 2015/00249/FUL - Development of 100 houses and associated open space vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping and infrastructure, including the demolition of Emmaville

    Land to the East of St. Nicholas

    Received 4 Nov 2021
  12. Approved2022/00172/TPO

    T1 - Maple - The intention is to reduce the weight on the damaged limbs to avoid failure altogether, as at present it does pose a threat

    Opposite No. 2, Mill Park, Cowbridge

    Received 15 Feb 2022
  13. Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening) - Not Required2025/01189/SC1

    275 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation and 132kV GIS substation and associated infrastructure, referred to as the ‘Aberthaw Substation’ (hereafter referred to as ‘the Proposed Development’) on land adjacent to the former Aberthaw Power Station

    Pumping Station Aberthaw Power Station The Leys, Seal Pit Road, West Aberthaw

    Received 25 Nov 2025
  14. Approved2021/01140/FUL

    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission 2018/01416/FUL: Erection of 2no. three storey side extensions, change of use to 5no. new dwellings and associated groundworks

    3, Old Barry Road, Penarth

    Received 5 Aug 2021
  15. Approved2022/01211/FUL

    Proposed ground floor extension to side of existing building

    9, Grays Walk, Cowbridge

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  16. Approved2021/00186/FUL

    Upgrade existing flat roof balcony, with glass balustrade. Relocate front door to front of property. Replace side fencing with garden wall. Increase the size of living room window.

    7, Matthew Road, Rhoose

    Received 12 Feb 2021
  17. Withdrawn2024/00959/FUL

    A change of use to a wood processing facility.

    Berth 31, Port of Barry , Wimborne Road, Barry

    Received 17 Oct 2024
  18. Approved2024/00506/TPO

    T1,2 & 3 - Lime tree, reduce crowns by 30%

    22, Maillard's Haven, Penarth

    Received 3 Jun 2024
  19. Approved2023/00198/FUL

    Removal of existing conservatory and development of a garden room and garage

    Shandon, Church Street, Wick

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  20. Approved2025/00565/LAW

    Use of Land as Existing Drive and Parking area

    Ty Green Farm, Broughton Road, Wick

    Received 10 Jun 2025
  21. Approved2023/00566/2/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (biodiversity scheme) and 5 (materials). Planning permission reference 2023/00566/FUL - New single storey extension on the site of former agricultural building. It is intended to plant a native stock hedge along the west facing boundary fence adjacent to the Village Hall car park to provide privacy and help with biodiversity

    Ty Isaf, Drope Road, Drope

    Received 15 Apr 2024
  22. Approved2025/00318/FUL

    Front balcony to replace original Juliet balcony detailed on planning Ref. 2017/01296/FUL.

    26 Clos Y Fulfran, Barry

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  23. Approved2024/00449/FUL

    Proposed steel & glass balcony to front elevation, replace exisiting windows with door units, all finishes to match exisiting

    13 Plas St Andresse, Penarth

    Received 14 May 2024
  24. Approved2022/01027/FUL

    Single storey rear extension, high cill side window and internal renovations

    17, Glastonbury Road, Sully

    Received 15 Sept 2022

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