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Vale of Glamorgan Council
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

8,356Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

91%Approval rate · 7,379 approved or refused records

633Refused applications

6,746 approved · 633 refused · 464 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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Conservation areas39 mapped area records

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More application records

Approved2021/00940/LAW
Remove existing conservatory and erect single storey extension within footprint
38, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose
Received 25 Jun 2021
Approved2025/00033/FUL
The provision of one gypsy traveller pitch incorporating one static caravan, one touring caravan and day/utility room, two parking spaces, retention of boundary fencing, installation of private treatment plant and ecological enhancements (partly retrospective)
Existing yard, opposite April Cottage, Drope Terrace, Drope, St Georges Super Ely
Received 16 Jan 2025
Approved2022/00050/FUL
Proposed erection of single storey annex to main building with confines of rear garden area
22, Paget Road, Penarth
Received 20 Jan 2022
Approved2023/00978/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to Condtion 3 (Tree Inspections) and Extension to the date for submission of proposals and implementation in relation to Conditions 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Landscaping Implementation) & 7 (Biodiversity Enhancements). for planning permission 2023/00978/FUL - Retention of existing maintenance access track to woodland area.
Cwrt-y-ala, Michealston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 12 Nov 2024
Approved2021/00259/FUL
Mixed use comprising Use Class D2, A3 and Sui Generis.
Emporium Health & Wellbeing, Unit 50, Vale Business Park, Llandow
Received 22 Feb 2021
Pending2025/01276/FUL
Clubhouse extensions, new gymnasium structure including renovations with material alterations, vehicular entrance alterations, and multi use overspill car parking facility
Barry Rugby Football Club, Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry
Received 15 Dec 2025
Approved2023/00552/FUL
Proposed Installation of a 12 panel ground mounted solar panel system, using GSE mounting kit, within land to north of main house
Mill Farm, Llandow
Received 25 May 2023
Approved2023/00716/FUL
Demolition of the existing outhouses to erect a Single storey side extension with associated works
St. Quentins House, Castle Hill, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 4 Jul 2023
Approved2018/01317/1/NMA
Variation to planning permission 2018/01317/FUL: to amend the layout of Building 4, from 7 units to one complete building for single occupancy, including associated amendments to the external elevations and addition of a first floor mezzanine for ancillary offices, reduce building 5 from 7 bays to 6.
Spider Camp, Hayes Lane, Sully
Received 31 Jul 2020
Pending2021/01537/2/CD
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Access improvements) and 22 (Lighting strategy). Planning approval 2021/01537/RG3 - Proposed new primary school and associated works
Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge
Received 17 May 2022
Approved2022/00914/FUL
Replace and extend existing timber decking (1000mm above garden level) with new timber decking at same height
Tintagel, 58, Pencoedtre Road, Barry
Received 9 Aug 2022
Approved2022/00142/FUL
Extension and alterations to the existing dwelling
Robin Hill, St. Hilary
Received 10 Feb 2022
Approved2025/00136/FUL
Demolish existing garage and lean-to kitchen and construct a new kitchen/sun lounge and raise roof of existing bathroom.
6, Cambridge Street, Barry
Received 10 Feb 2025
Approved2022/00384/TCA
Work to Trees in Llanblethian Conservation Area: Remove Laurel at roadside
Bridge House, 95, Broadway, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 24 Mar 2022
Approved2022/00912/FUL
Porch addition and remodel of ground floor interior
Duffryn House, The Causeway, Llanblethian
Received 8 Aug 2022
Approved2024/00936/FUL
Erect a single oak framed garage with a flat roof
163 Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 11 Oct 2024
Approved2023/00836/FUL
Rebuilding run down outbuilding that currently contains a swimming pool to remove pool and create a family space for grown up children and relatives to use.
The Barns, Crossways, Cowbridge
Received 9 Aug 2023
Pending2022/01113/13/CD
Discharge of condition: 14 (2nd condition survey) Planning permission Ref: 2022/01113/RG3- Proposed new specialised school and associated access, landscape, and engineering works
Land at Lower Cosmeston Farm, Lavernock, Penarth
Received 4 Aug 2026
Approved2022/01022/FUL
Change of use from Shop A1 to Bar A3
Lounge Bar, 96, High Street, Barry
Received 14 Sept 2022
Approved2025/00063/FUL
Single storey extension to side elevation of existing domestic dwellinghouse
38, Greenacres, Barry
Received 29 Jan 2025
Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2023/00948/2/CD
Discharge of Conditions 9.(Engineering details - Sandy Lane etc) 10.(Engineering details - internal site) 11.(TRO - highways) 18.(LEMP) 19.(Biodiversity Enhancement Details) 20.(Lighting Strategy) 22.(HENEB Archaeology condition) for planning ref; 2023/00948/FUL - Residential development together with engineering, drainage, landscaping, highways and other associated works.
Land off Sandy Lane, Ystradowen
Received 5 Feb 2025
Approved2021/00586/FUL
Single storey side and rear extension
26 Slade Close, Sully
Received 20 Apr 2021
Approved2021/01467/FUL
Proposed new dwelling, attached to No. 7 Pantycelyn Place
Land adjacent to 7, Pantycelyn Place, St. Athan
Received 4 Oct 2021
Approved2024/00134/FUL
Re-integration of front room (previously used as the HomeBrewCenter) of building into the main household. This will return the entire property back to a single family dwelling. No changes to the facade although a new UPVC front door is due to be fitted due to deterioration of the wooden one.
The Homebrew Centre, 2, Park Crescent, Barry
Received 13 Feb 2024

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What these statistics cover

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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