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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
8,141Searchable applications
358Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 7,172 approved or refused records
622Refused applications

6,550 approved · 622 refused · 459 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. No observations (OBS)2021/01305/OBS

    OBS application for Discharge of Condition 30 (MR Noise Barrier) - Planning approval 14/00852/DCO - Comprehensive development of land to the North of junction 33 of the M4 to create a new community containing: A range of new homes, including houses, apartments and some sheltered accommodation for the elderly (Use Classes C2 and C3), a park and rise facility and transport interchange or hub community facilities including a new primary school and Community Centre (Use Class A1), Financial and professional (Use Class A2, food and drink (Use Class A3) and a clinic or surgery (Use class D1). new offices, workshops and research and development facilities (Use Classes B1 with ancillary B2 and B8), a network of open spaces including parkland, footpaths, sports pitches and areas for informal recreation, new roads, parking areas, accesses and paths, other ancillary uses and activities and requiring; site preparation, the installation or improvement of services and infrastructure; the creaton of drainage channels; improvements/works to the highway network and other ancillary works and activities

    Land North of Junction 33 of the M4, Cardiff

    Received 1 Sept 2021
  2. Approved2021/00657/FUL

    Proposed removal of existing balconies to front and rear and replace with new balconies to a different design with glass handrailing. Replace existing windows with French doors with glass Juliette balconies

    24, Plas Glen Rosa, Portway Marina, Penarth

    Received 4 May 2021
  3. Approved2025/00541/FUL

    Erection of extension to grain store

    Middlecross, Pancross Farm, Llancarfan, Barry

    Received 3 Jun 2025
  4. Approved2023/00908/FUL

    Single Story rear extension, new rear access and new side window.

    22 Grove Terrace, Penarth

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  5. Pending2022/01378/HYB

    Hybrid application comprising the construction of 36no hotel bedrooms, detached owner’s accommodation, detached storage building with bat compensatory loft space, and ancillary development including car parking, new road infrastructure, the reconfiguration of the 18th green of the Button Gwinnett course and the demolition of an existing dwelling (all with full details provided); together with the provision of 3375sqm of leisure development and 31 retreat lodges (outline - scale only to be considered).

    Cottrell Park Golf Club, A48, St. Nicholas

    Received 29 Dec 2022
  6. Approved2026/00017/FUL

    To demolish conservatory to rear and to build a single storey extension with flat roof in its place along the back of house. To extend ground and first floors to front elevation. To add 2 No. obscure windows to side elevation

    10 Bessant Close, Cowbridge

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  7. Approved2023/00703/FUL

    Extend the property by adding a first floor and ground floor rear extension. Alterations to fenestration. Enlargement of existing garage.

    7, Cog Road, Sully

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  8. Approved2024/00888/LBC

    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of Planning Permission 2018/00693/LBC: Two storey extension to rear to provide sitting room/study at ground floor level, bedroom and shower room to first floor

    Ty Fry Lodge, Pendoylan

    Received 1 Oct 2024
  9. Approved2021/01683/FUL

    Existing conservatory to rear to be replaced with a larger orangerie style extension

    24, Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 30 Nov 2021
  10. Withdrawn2023/01127/HR

    Overgrown hedgerow - replace with natural stone wall

    Stourbridge House, Llysworney

    Received 9 Nov 2023
  11. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2022/00883/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3. (Programme of Archaeological Work) 6. (Lighting Strategy) 7.(Reptile Mitigation) 16.(WaterMain) 17.(POS) 18.Public Art). For Planning Permission Ref: 2022/00883/FUL - Erection of six buildings to provide 44 commercial units including access, associated parking, landscaping and attenuation ponds at Land to the South East of Bona Road, Llandow Trading Estate, Cowbridge.

    Orchard Business Park, Bona Road, Llandow

    Received 17 Jul 2024
  12. Approved2024/00467/FUL

    Erection of agricultural building, track and alteration to existing access

    Land west of Old Rectory, Bonvilston

    Received 17 May 2024
  13. Approved2021/01742/ADV

    Various new signs associated with the delivery office

    Barry Delivery Office, 3-5 Holton Road, Barry

    Received 13 Dec 2021
  14. Approved2022/00850/FUL

    Partial demolition of garage, retention of front garage wall, and demolition of outside toilet and utility room. Erection of new single storey side extension with flat roof to provide dressing room, ensuite shower room and enlarged kitchen.

    131, Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 20 Jul 2022
  15. Approved2022/00032/LBC

    Replacement of windows with new like for like wooden windows including 4/6/4 slim spec low sight line, double glazed units

    The Old School, Llysworney, Cowbridge

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  16. Approved2024/01002/TCA

    Work to trees within Cowbridge Conservation Area: Remove Walnut tree on drive. Gentle reduction of the main leader of Birch tree in rear garden.

    Greystones, Westgate, Cowbridge

    Received 25 Oct 2024
  17. Approved2025/00827/LAW

    Siting of a mobile caravan within the garden of the property, to be used as living accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling.

    149 Westward Rise, Barry

    Received 14 Aug 2025
  18. Approved2024/01107/PNA

    Demolition of existing agricultural buildings which are unsafe and have been damaged by recent storms and erect a steel portal frame agricultural shed, with Grey cement fiber roof with roof lights, brown wooden York board sides and grey formed concrete walls, and grey steel door. On the exact footprint of the previous sheds.

    Penycae Farm,Lane From Penycae Farm To Horseshoe Inn, Marcross

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  19. Approved2021/00628/FUL

    Proposed in ground swimming pool and pool equipment shed

    Mill Farm, Llandow

    Received 28 Apr 2021
  20. Approved2021/01011/FUL

    Conversion of existing 2 storey 3 bedroom flat over retained post office into 2no. self contained 3 bedroom flats

    Living accommodation over King Square Post Office, 160, Holton Road, Barry

    Received 8 Jul 2021
  21. Approved2023/00138/FUL

    Add a first floor storey with balcony, over existing ground floor footprint of the chalet bungalow and associated external alterations

    Greenmeadow, Cowbridge Road, St. Nicholas

    Received 9 Feb 2023
  22. Refused2024/00355/FUL

    Converting the Current Cafe the first floor into a Two Bed Flat, and convert the Second floor into a Studio flat for Renting Purpose.

    Cafe No.1, 150A Holton Road, Barry

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  23. Approved2023/00295/6/CD

    Discharge of Condition no' 7 (Materials details - Wainscott panelling) for Planning application ref : 2023/00295/LBC - The application seeks listed building consent for alterations to the exterior and interior of Castle Upon Alun House

    Castle Upon Alun House, Lane - Junction Castle Upon Alun Farm To Junction Cross Croescwta Cottages, St Brides Major

    Received 17 Jun 2024
  24. Approved2021/01135/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Reduction in footprint of the pool extension to the rear of the existing building. Change in material of the pool extension cladding from stone to timber. Reduced number of skylights. Removal of chimney on W side of existing building. Oriel window on W elevation changed to standard window. Introduction of piers at corners of front extension. Planning approval 2021/01135/FUL - Rear single storey ancillary pool house and link. Rear single storey summer house. Replacement front single storey sun room. Replacement and extension to front roof terrace. Front glass bay extension at first floor

    Sully House, St. Marys Well Bay Road, Swanbridge

    Received 7 Jul 2022

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