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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
7,790Searchable applications
355Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 6,845 approved or refused records
602Refused applications

6,243 approved · 602 refused · 441 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Refused2021/00964/FUL

    Replace current Velux windows in two attic rooms, and add one addition velux window.

    Robinswood, Bridgeman Road, Penarth

    Received 30 Jun 2021
  2. Approved2018/00482/9/CD

    Discharge of Condition 11 (Materials Details). Planning permission ref: 2018/00482/HYB - Hybrid planning application as an 'enabling development' to facilitate the restoration of Hensol Castle, comprising of the following: Site 1: Full Application: for the erection of 10 dwellings and associated access and works on land at Gardeners Mews to the north of the Walled Garden, Hensol. Site 2: Outline Application: for the erection of 6 detached dwellings and associated access and works on land to the west of Sail Newydd, Hensol’

    Hensol Castle, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol

    Received 26 Feb 2024
  3. Approved2024/00204/FUL

    Single storey rear extension to rear of property at first floor level. Demolition of existing rooms and garage to rear of property. New dormer roof. Relocation of main entrance from the side of the property to front of the property to provide a level access from John Street.

    19 John Street, Penarth

    Received 5 Mar 2024
  4. Approved2026/00008/TCA

    Silver Birch - Take down due to large cavity section with stem.

    Greytops, Access Road At Redwood Lodge, lysworney

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  5. Approved2023/00136/FUL

    Addition of bedroom to roof terrace to existing planning permission. Approval of finishes to comply with conditions on existing permission

    Plot adjacent to 34, Smithies Avenue, Sully

    Received 9 Feb 2023
  6. Approved2022/00926/FUL

    Change of use of a commercial building, currently offices, into a domestic dwelling.

    163, Holton Road, Barry

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  7. Approved2024/00974/FUL

    Proposed first floor rear extension above the existing kitchen, first-floor extension above the side entrance, and the addition of a new external spiral staircase at the rear of the property (to create a residential annex)

    176 Jenner Road, Barry

    Received 22 Oct 2024
  8. Approved2023/00481/FUL

    Erect a tiled roof storm porch to the front elevation

    20, Heol Pilipala, Rhoose

    Received 5 May 2023
  9. Approved2021/01805/FUL

    The proposed development is for the erection of an ancillary outbuilding within the residential grounds at Tir Abad, comprising a variety of uses including a garage, storage, studio room, office, gymnasium and guest suite

    Tir Abad, Dimlands Road, Llantwit Major

    Received 30 Dec 2021
  10. Approved2024/01166/FUL

    Proposed rear conservatory extension and associated works

    62, Cornwall Rise, Barry

    Received 9 Dec 2024
  11. Approved2023/00360/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment- An amendment to install designed cable bridge over internal roadway to carry high voltage, low voltage and communication cable from substation and solar location B to main transformer and solar location A. Transformer will now be raised and placed onto a stell platform. For planning permission ref 2023/00360/FUL - 1.3 MW Solar PV system for on-site usage

    Bakelite Synthetics, Momentive Speciality Chemicals, Sully Moors Road, Sully

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  12. Approved2021/00891/FUL

    Two storey rear extension

    102, Cedar Way, Penarth

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  13. Approved2024/00250/LAW

    Single storey rear extension 4m x 3.6m, 3.6m in height.

    26, Marine Drive, Barry

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  14. Approved2024/00591/FUL

    Proposed Single Storey Front Extension

    27 Barberry Rise, Cogan, Penarth

    Received 1 Jul 2024
  15. Approved2025/00126/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage and boiler room, to be replaced by single storey elderly person annex to an existing house

    The Marlpits, St Donats

    Received 10 Feb 2025
  16. Refused2022/00752/FUL

    Loft conversion with front and rear dormers and balcony to front

    5, Coed Yr Odyn, Barry

    Received 28 Jun 2022
  17. Approved2023/00064/RG3

    Replacement of the existing skatepark with a new concrete wheeled sports facility and alterations to the path layout in Cold Knap Park to improve accessibility

    Cold Knap Gardens, Lakeside, Barry

    Received 20 Jan 2023
  18. Approved2021/01613/TPO

    Work to tree covered by TPO No.1 of 1988: Lime Tree Front garden - Fell to ground level

    4, Maillard's Haven, Penarth

    Received 12 Nov 2021
  19. Approved2021/01486/FUL

    Proposed ground floor extension to garage / front entrance hall; conversion of existing garage with first floor extension above forming new bedroom

    Hafod, 34, Robinswood Crescent, Penarth

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  20. Approved2023/00745/FUL

    Change of use from A1 to D1 as a community hub for a church

    5, Town Hall Square, Cowbridge

    Received 12 Jul 2023
  21. Approved2024/00612/FUL

    Alteration to planning permission (2022/01278/FUL) to allow for a 1.7 metre side fixed obscured glass balcony.

    24, Crompton Way, Ogmore By Sea

    Received 8 Jul 2024
  22. Approved2020/01007/2/CD

    Discharge of Condition 6 (Material Details). Planning Ref: 2020/01007/FUL. The reinstatement of a range of domestic garden buildings along with a new WC extension; the reinstatement and extension of adjoining south facing greenhouse; and the reconstruction of the terraced cold frames. The removal of several trees to enable the proposed development at The Old Rectory, Porthkerry

    The Old Rectory, Unnamed Lane From Porthkerry Road To The Old Rectory, Porthkerry

    Received 20 Oct 2025
  23. Approved2022/00093/FUL

    Proposed rear extension to replace existing conservatory, the existing footprint will be maintained so no increase in size. Changes to fenestration

    10, White House, Barry

    Received 31 Jan 2022
  24. Approved2021/01141/FUL

    Single storey extension to the rear and to the existing front porch canopy as well as new and enlarged openings in the ground floor of the property.

    31, Llys Dwynwen, Llantwit Major

    Received 5 Aug 2021

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