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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

8,366Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

91%Approval rate · 7,388 approved or refused records

634Refused applications

6,754 approved · 634 refused · 465 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2021/00460/FUL
Extension of existing garage to provide home office
6, Heol Collen, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Received 29 Mar 2021
Approved2021/01080/FUL
Enlarge existing patio doors
Upper Barn, Southra, Dinas Powys
Received 19 Jul 2021
Approved2024/00461/FUL
Remodel and renovation of existing building. To include Re-plan of internal layout, Construction of mezzanine level, New roof - ridge level raised in part to achieve adequate head height, Material treatment of elevations including fenestration.
Penarth Physiotherapy Practice, The Courtyard, Penarth
Received 16 May 2024
Refused2011/00844/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to House 2 - parking, lower ground level changed, new light well, external canopy omitted and stonework on elevation omitted. Amendement to House 3 - Lower ground level changed, new external steps and new light well. Other minor changees to elevations and windows of House 2 and 3. .Planning permission ref: 2011/008447FUL - Redevelopment of Timberscombe for three dwellings
Timberscombe, The Rhiw, Graig Penllyn, Cowbridge
Received 11 Jun 2024
Refused2026/00538/FUL
Retrospective planning application for the replacement of the existing commercial shop front with a new aluminium-framed glazed shop front and entrance door and fascia. No change of use is proposed.
102A Glebe Street, Penarth
Received 13 Jul 2026
Approved2023/00076/FUL
Change of use of existing first floor flat into offices linked to existing ground floor office
Flat, 6, St. Nicholas Road, Barry
Received 24 Jan 2023
Refused2023/01009/FUL
Variation of and removal of a condition: Conditions 3, 4 and 7 amendment, 6 and 9 removed from 2022/01319/FUL - Erection of stables for personal use of occupiers of Milverton and as an ancillary equine dentist use with associated works
Land to the North East of Milverton, Peterston Super Ely
Received 10 Oct 2023
Approved2020/00711/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Relocate bike store near to the main entrance. Introduce fixed window to the north elevation. Reposition the single door to the external wall. planning approval 2020/00711/FUL - Demolition of existing pre-fabricated garages to be replaced by proposed new, low energy 3 bed dwelling with associated external works and replacement boundary walls
Vacant land, Rosebery Place, Penarth
Received 4 Aug 2022
Approved2020/00742/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 6 (Contamination 2). Planning permission 2020/00742/RG3 - Proposed replacement primary school including associated works
St. Davids Church Of Wales Primary School, Colwinston
Received 23 Jul 2021
Approved2024/00518/FUL
Single storey rear extension - Revised architectural plans
27 Heol Tre Forys, Penarth
Received 4 Jun 2024
Approved2024/01172/FUL
Proposed demolition of existing sub-standard dwelling and erection of a new replacement dwelling
Maes Yr Haf, Church Street, Llysworney
Received 11 Dec 2024
Approved2023/01001/FUL
Revision to application ref 2023/00244/FUL. Existing conservatory demolished. new two storey rear extension and part single storey side extensions
8, Myrtle Close, Penarth
Received 9 Oct 2023
Refused2023/00110/LAW
To certify the existing use of the units at Greenway Farm as B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage) is Lawful Development
Lower Greenway Farm, Bonvilston
Received 1 Feb 2023
Approved2023/00324/FUL
Proposed loft conversion complete with hip to gable and dormer to rear
162, Jenner Road, Barry
Received 28 Mar 2023
Approved2022/00190/RG3
The construction of new office and pupil pastoral care accommodation
Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge
Received 21 Feb 2022
Approved2026/00316/FUL
Installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system and associated battery storage.
36 Baruc Way, Barry
Received 24 Apr 2026
Pending2022/00161/ADV
Replacement of Your Space Living fascia sign. Reinstatement of hanging logo sign and 2no. display boards to be positioned on front fascia
3A, Commercial Street, Llantwit Major
Received 11 Feb 2022
Approved2021/01772/FUL
Retention of additional dormer windows to existing holiday let accommodation (a previously converted garage/workshop)
Cwrt Yr Ala House, Michealston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 21 Dec 2021
Approved2020/01154/FUL
Construction of 9.75 metre long footbridge for private use only within grounds of house, connecting isolated parcel of land on opposite site of River Thaw to main garden
3, Cwrt Llanfleiddan, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 2 Oct 2020
Approved2023/00648/FUL
Ground floor rear extension
14 Torbay Terrace, Rhoose
Received 15 Jun 2023
Approved2024/00457/FUL
This proposal if for a walled beer garden located in the front carpark of the Blue Anchor Inn
Blue Anchor Inn, East Aberthaw
Received 15 May 2024
Approved2024/00875/FUL
Installation of air source heat pump on side elevation at ground level.
63, North Walk, Barry
Received 25 Sept 2024
Approved2023/00064/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 - material details 4 - Biodiversity Enhancement Details Planning Permission Ref: 2023/00064/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 11 Oct 2023
Approved2023/00531/FUL
Single storey extension
Ty Hensol, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol
Received 23 May 2023

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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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