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Vale of Glamorgan Council
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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

8,249Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

91%Approval rate · 7,275 approved or refused records

631Refused applications

6,644 approved · 631 refused · 462 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2019/00921/LBC
Change of use to the existing building to provide a restaurant (use Class A3), including commercial space and ancillary works.
Former Public Toilets, Friars Road, Nells Point, Barry Island
Received 20 Aug 2019
Approved2021/01212/FUL
Change of use of the ground floor level from Class A1 (Retail) to A3 (Food and Drink) and associated works
11B-11C, Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth
Received 16 Aug 2021
Approved2018/01383/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to update approved drawings and allow for a change of the wording of condition 7. Planning approval 2018/01383/FUL - Proposed demolition of existing church and hall; development of 27 flats and associated works
St. Pauls Church Hall, St. Pauls Avenue, Barry
Received 30 May 2022
Approved2024/00820/FUL
Replace existing wooden single glazed windows with heritage flush wood grain effect uPVC windows in agate grey
Upper Barn, Flemingston
Received 11 Sept 2024
Withdrawn2024/00307/LBC
New windows
14, Marine Parade, Penarth
Received 3 Apr 2024
Approved2025/00298/LAW
Proposed addition of a rear single storey extension to the side of the existing building.
4 Wenvoe Close, Wenvoe
Received 19 Mar 2025
Approved2022/00730/FUL
Rear single storey flat roof extension with rooflight. Front existing store to be extended
4, Eagle Road, St. Athan
Received 20 Jun 2022
Approved2022/00495/FUL
Full planning for the change of use from sui generis use to holiday accommodation (Use Class C3) and associated external and internal alterations
Forge Cottage, Fonmon Road, Fonmon
Received 12 Apr 2022
Approved2021/00600/1/NMA
Non material Amendment - Proposed porch and minor amendments to sun room. Planning permission ref: 2021/00600/FUL - Proposed two storey and single storey extension to the side of the property; internal and external alterations; alteration to fenestration, including additional windows; alterations / addition to terrace; alterations / extension to driveway to include turning area; and other alterations
Vale Cottage, St Donats, Llantwit Major
Received 29 Nov 2022
Refused2021/00296/FUL
Safely remove remaining breast and chimney stack to make house safe
16, Westward Rise, Barry
Received 3 Mar 2021
Approved2022/00704/FUL
Change of use for A2 (Bank) to A1 (Retail Shop). Existing windows to be replaced with new timber double glazed units to front and sides and uPVC units to the rear
Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc., 142-144, Holton Road, Barry
Received 14 Jun 2022
Approved2022/01250/FUL
Proposed single storey rear extension with associated internal alterations to accommodate a new open plan living kitchen dining area. Extension to have large windows/doors out onto the rear garden with a roof lantern also incorporated
5, Cae Garw, Dinas Powys
Received 14 Nov 2022
Approved2023/00953/FUL
Removal or Variation of Conditions 2 - Approved Plans, 5 - Details of hardstanding, 9 - Scheme of Enclosure, 10 - Landscaping scheme and 16 - Woodland Management of Planning application 2014/00859/FUL: Conversion and extension of former mortuary building to residential bungalow
The Woodlands Lodge, Hayes Road, Sully
Received 18 Sept 2023
Approved2026/00466/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by a Tree Preservation Order No 0 of 1970 -T1 Holm Oak, multiple small branch failures throughout tree crown, low limb approximately 6 inch diameter that extends over neighbouring access road, hazard beam crack near attachment point to parent stem, next branch up has a weak attachment point. TPO Ref 1970/00000/TREE Recommendations, remove all small hung branches from crown, remove major deadwood, remove split or broken branches. Remove 1 low limb over neighbouring access road and reduce remaining overhanging branches by approximately 2 metres back to suitable live growth points.
1 Mariner's Heights, Penarth
Received 19 Jun 2026
Refused2022/01109/FUL
Continuation of my Childminding business in existence for 9 years with up to 8 children and 2 parttime staff members
30, Barons Close, Llantwit Major
Received 12 Oct 2022
Approved2021/01206/FUL
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
85, Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys
Received 12 Aug 2021
Approved2022/00807/FUL
Introduction of new hardstanding areas over existing parking spaces together with formation of replacement hedgerow and embankment to adjacent field
Caravan Repair Centre Ltd., Coed Emlyn Park, A48, St. Hilary, St. Hilary
Received 11 Jul 2022
Approved2019/00866/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Nest boxes) and 5 (Parking signage). Planning permission ref: 2019/00866/FUL - Construction of garage
Ty Carrig, City
Received 10 Feb 2023
Approved2023/00892/FUL
Revised garden elevation to previously approved application number 2022/01096/FUL to replace gable with flat roof construction, to increase internal headroom and reduce external scale
The Old Manse, St Nicholas
Received 25 Aug 2023
Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening) - Not Required2022/01216/SC1
Screening Opinion as to whether the construction and operation of the proposed Scheme, as described in this letter and enclosures, constitutes EIA Development
Bonvilston East Waste Treatment Works (WwTW) upgrade
Received 1 Nov 2022
Approved2022/00216/FUL
Proposed single storey extension to the rear of existing domestic dwelling
22, The Heathers, Barry
Received 21 Feb 2022
Approved2021/00754/LAW
To obtain a certificate to confirm the lawful existing use of the property as a single private dwellinghouse within use Class C3
The Paddocks, Colwinston
Received 21 May 2021
Refused2023/00374/FUL
Retention of replacement marquee for wedding and entertainment functions
Dyffryn Springs. St. Lythans Road, Dyffryn
Received 6 Apr 2023
Approved2022/01224/FUL
Demolition of existing rear extension and build new single storey extension to rear of property
2, St. Lythans Road, Barry
Received 4 Nov 2022

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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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