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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

8,079Searchable applications

358Recorded as pending

91%Approval rate · 7,110 approved or refused records

618Refused applications

6,492 approved · 618 refused · 459 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk Council source

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

Approved2024/00691/FUL
Construction of a fully insulated Garden Room, with an internal area of 16m2 comprising a Recreation Room, separate Shower Room / WC and small store.
17, Grove Place, Penarth
Received 31 Jul 2024
Approved2023/00024/FUL
Erect a summerhouse measuring 3.1m x 2.4m in the front garden of the property
Palmers Cottage, Barren Hill, Penmark
Received 9 Jan 2023
Withdrawn2022/00572/OBS
Permitted development works relating to a site separation exercise between RWE and National Grid in relation to the impending sale of Aberthaw Power Station
Aberthaw Power Station, Pump House Road, West Aberthaw, Barry,
Received 27 Apr 2022
Approved2021/00939/FUL
Proposed extension to existing Medical Practice
Eryl Surgery, Station Road, Llantwit Major
Received 25 Jun 2021
Approve subject to Legal Agreement (outstanding)2025/00090/FUL
Construction of a single residential dwelling on land adjacent to Hellas, including access, gate, fencing and associated development. Proposed alteration to the front boundary treatment of Twyn Bach.
Land adjacent to Hellas and Twyn Bach, St Nicholas
Received 31 Jan 2025
Pending2020/01371/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 29 (Soil Handling Scheme) - Planning permission ref: 2020/01371/FUL - Review of Old Mining Permissions - continuation of operations and extension of time limit until end date of 30th June 2040 for the completion of quarrying operations
Lithalun Quarry, Ewenny
Received 21 May 2024
Approved2022/00699/FUL
Conversion of existing disused garage and store into home office
Marine Lodge, Seaview Drive, Ogmore By Sea
Received 13 Jun 2022
Approved2022/01073/FUL
Replace existing cricket nets, along with part of an existing tennis court, located on the South East boundary of the athletic field, with a new four lane non-turf cricket practice facility and fencing system for Penarth Cricket Club
The Athletic Field, Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 30 Sept 2022
Approved2021/01609/LBC
We propose to upgrade our masonry sea wall with a structural concrete replacement
St. Donats Castle, East Drive, St. Donats
Received 12 Nov 2021
Approved2024/00855/FUL
Proposed front and side single storey extension.
64 Shakespeare Avenue, Penarth
Received 20 Sept 2024
Approved2022/00433/FUL
First floor rear and side extension
58, Longmeadow Drive, Dinas Powys
Received 31 Mar 2022
Withdrawn2025/00338/FUL
Proposal for new hanging advertisement to match existing on the building as well as wall mounted fascia advertisement by entrance door. Change of use from office to fitness studio (D2 use)
20b Office Suites 1 And 2, High Street, Cowbridge
Received 31 Mar 2025
Approved2021/00562/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Details/Additional Details). Planning approval 2021/00562/FUL - Change shop front
104, High Street, Barry
Received 16 Jun 2022
Approved2024/00715/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An Amendment to external, fibre cement, plank cladding to first floor extension in lieu of render. Sliding folding doors to extension rear elevation in lieu of patio doors and window. For planning ref 2024/00715/FUL - Proposed two storey extension to rear with Juliet balcony.
10 Maes-y-ffynon, Bonvilston
Received 31 Dec 2024
Approved2021/01403/FUL
A two storey development of 2 no. one bedroom flats, in the garden of 10 Vere Street and fronting Jenner Street
10, Vere Street, Barry
Received 22 Sept 2021
Refused2024/01217/FUL
Two storey side extension in place of garage
Oakland Mews, Tower Hill, Penarth
Received 20 Dec 2024
Approved2026/00117/FUL
Alterations to garage, gates and boundary wall. The addition of an open single storey carriage house to south side of garage, single storey lean to wood store to the east side of the garage, and repaving of the entranceway
Lower House Farm, Rhoose Road, Rhoose
Received 10 Feb 2026
Approve subject to Legal Agreement (outstanding)2022/00197/FUL
Retrospective and proposed reprofiling of land, the proposed erection of farm buildings and associated works (Site 1), and rationalisation of associated yard (Site 6)
Pwll Y Darren Farm, Whitefields Farm Lane, Welsh St. Donats
Received 21 Feb 2022
Approved2024/00632/FUL
The installation of a proposed leachate treatment plant with roof mounted solar panels to be situated within the grounds of the former Plymouth Park Landfill Site, within the existing leachate management compound. Further detail may be found in ECL Document VINC.01.03/PS submitted with this planning applicaiton.
Plymouth Park, Marconi Avenue, Penarth
Received 11 Jul 2024
Pending2024/00574/OBS
It is proposed to undertake the following work that is considered to be exempted from the Electricity Act 1989 by falling within the Overhead Lines(Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009
St Nicholas Treatment Works, St Nicholas
Received 27 Jun 2024
Approved2025/00153/LAW
Conversion of existing garage to include internal and external alterations. Refurbishment of existing driveway.
4 Charter Avenue, Barry
Received 13 Feb 2025
Approved2023/00557/FUL
Loft conversion with dormers to rear
13, Cornerswell Road, Penarth
Received 26 May 2023
Approved2025/00007/LAW
Erection of a single storey side extension within the permitted development rights for extensions to a single dwelling house. Proposal includes Velux skylight to pitched roof, new rear access and one window to the front elevation. All materials to match existing.
28, Blenheim Close, Barry
Received 6 Jan 2025
Approved2024/00278/LAW
Alteration of the existing attached 2 bedroomed Annex (Arosfa Annex) to form a single dwelling of Arosfa consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Removal of kitchen from Annex. All walls, fenestration and doors to remain as existing
Arosfa, Ewenny Road, Wick
Received 26 Mar 2024

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Vale of Glamorgan Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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