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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
8,342Searchable applications
359Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 7,365 approved or refused records
633Refused applications

6,732 approved · 633 refused · 464 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Approved2024/00358/FUL

    Proposed First and Second Floor Extensions with Juliet balconies to the rear and Internal Alterations

    Baobab, Highlight Lane, Barry

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  2. Approved2022/00278/8/CD

    Discharge of Condition 11 (Soil Resource Plan). Planning permission ref: 2022/00278/RG3 - Transport interchange to integrate bus and rail travel. The transport interchange will utilise the existing council ground level car park area to the east of the Docks offices, creating a circulatory route for buses and taxis, with a central landscaped area with seating, cycle stands and allowing for potential cycle hub / cafe unit and 'Next-bikes' in the future (this would be a separate planning application). The scheme will also have secure cycle lockers and future proof for electric vehicle charging of both buses and taxis. New bus shelters with interactive displays, and new LED lighting to current standards will also be installed

    Docks Office, Subway Road, Barry

    Received 9 Feb 2023
  3. Approved2023/00618/TCA

    Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: Remove to ground level two lime trees

    94, Stanwell Road, Penarth

    Received 9 Jun 2023
  4. Withdrawn2026/00156/FUL

    Erect a conservatory to the rear elevation

    9, Heol Ty Draw, Barry

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  5. Approved2025/00144/FUL

    Single storey rear extension & detached garden office with workshop

    9, Castle Drive, Dinas Powys

    Received 13 Feb 2025
  6. Withdrawn2023/00106/FUL

    Demolition of existing house, redirecting estate road, 9 new build apartments and associated landscaping

    Barons Court, Penarth Road, Penarth

    Received 1 Feb 2023
  7. Refused2024/00312/FUL

    Removal of fence. Insert new driveway

    7, Wayside Cottages, Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  8. Approved2022/01365/RG3

    Installation of two new items of play equipment (climbing net and ship) to replace existing units of similar size. The other works to regrade the play area are not included as they are seen as permitted development under Class A (General Permitted Development Order 1995)

    Porthkerry Play Area, Barry

    Received 20 Dec 2022
  9. Approved2022/00166/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: Removal of Ash tree

    Bridgeman Court, Penarth

    Received 11 Feb 2022
  10. Approved2022/00808/FUL

    Retention of stable block and yard as built and change of use of stables to a mixed use of stables and equine veterinary hospital with ancillary offices and facilities

    Pantwilkin Stables, Llanquian Road, Aberthin

    Received 11 Jul 2022
  11. Withdrawn2025/01308/FUL

    Refurbishment and internal alterations to the Heritage Centre, including new external doors, windows, slate roof, render and cast iron rainwater goods. Removal of the rear C20th lean to WC and alteration of six external openings. Construction of a south extension with terrace for expanded café space. Reconfigured internal areas for relocated Ranger facilities and improved education/exhibition spaces, including partial change of use for new café provision. Landscaping works including new paths, upgraded picnic/play areas, a kitchen garden and relocated car park, plus replacement of foul and stormwater drainage and the existing cesspool

    Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre, Beach Road, Southerndown

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  12. Approved2022/00020/FUL

    Proposed loft conversion with dormer and juliett balcony to rear of property.

    8, West Terrace, Penarth

    Received 11 Jan 2022
  13. Refused2022/00675/FUL

    Single storey extension

    Garden Cottage, Llansannor, Cowbridge

    Received 31 May 2022
  14. Pending2026/00663/LBC

    Replacing existing oil based heating & hot water system with Air to Water heat pump (ASHP)

    The Old Dairy, Llandow

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  15. Approved2020/01232/2/CD

    Discharge of Condition 7 (Ecological Protection and Management Plan). Planning approval 2020/01232/RG3 - Construction of 14 affordable apartments for over 55 years old, and associated works

    Land to the rear of Nos. 2 to 4, School Houses, St. Cyres Road, Penarth

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  16. Approved2022/01205/FUL

    2 X Wooden stables and 1 X feed/hay store, constructed in an L shape

    Land adjacent to Garlands, Walterston, Llancarfan

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  17. Approved2025/00946/HR

    To provide the temporary construction area for the adjacent St Richard Gwyn school redevelopment. Parts of hedges that are affected by the temporary compound will be translocated within the field under the supervision of a qualified ecologist. Where sections of hedgerow are removed in the compound they will be reinstated prior within the first available planting season post completion of the project.

    St Richard Gwyn Rc High School, Argae Lane, St Andrews Major

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  18. Approved2025/00044/FUL

    Internal Reconfiguration of property, entrance door to be relocated, changes to fenestration including Juliet balcony, external undercroft space to be incorporated and partial conversion of garage to habitable room

    1 Turnpike Close, Dinas Powys

    Received 20 Jan 2025
  19. Approved2023/00977/FUL

    The proposed works would consist of extending the existing single storey extension further out into the back garden by approx 3m. The height of the extension will remain the same, and it will get no closer to the neighbouring property.

    Ty Nant, St. Brides Super Ely

    Received 29 Sept 2023
  20. Approved2021/00508/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Access Layout). Planning approval 2021/00508/FUL - Change of use from general industrial to LPG storage and distribution facility (sui generis) with ancillary structures

    Windward Terminal, Atlantic Way, Barry Docks, Barry

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  21. Approved2024/00565/5/CD

    Discharge of Condition 8.(Tree Protection). For Planng Ref; 2024/00565/FUL - Conversion of the former Cowbridge Police Station into over 55's affordable residential apartments, alongside the demolition and redevelopment of the former Magistrates Courts into over 55's affordable residential apartments including amenity space, parking, and associated works.

    Former Cowbridge Police Station and Magistrates Court

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  22. Withdrawn2021/00686/FUL

    Alterations to the existing site entrance. Alterations and extension of existing house. New building within the grounds and associate alterations to the adjacent landscape

    Sant Y Nyll House, Heol Sant Y Nyll, St. Brides Super Ely

    Received 12 May 2021
  23. Approved2023/00476/FUL

    Single storey rear and side extensions

    97, Cedar Way, Penarth

    Received 5 May 2023
  24. Approved2026/00024/FUL

    Existing garage and conservatory demolished. New side and rear extension complete with dormer to side and rear. New balcony.

    32 Smithies Avenue, Sully

    Received 14 Jan 2026

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