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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

8,387Searchable applications

361Recorded as pending

91%Approval rate · 7,406 approved or refused records

634Refused applications

6,772 approved · 634 refused · 466 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2025/00054/FUL
Steel and glass balconies to West and East facing elevations
14 Plas Glen Rosa, Penarth
Received 27 Jan 2025
Refused2026/00427/FUL
Amendment to Planning Approval 2025/00033/FUL. To create three additional family pitches with shared communal day room (incorporating one static caravan and one touring caravan, two parking places per pitch), a further small day room, installation of private treatment plant and ecological enhancements (partly retrospective)
St George's Yard, Opposite April Cottage, Drope Terrace, St George-Super-Ely
Received 4 Jun 2026
Approved2023/00055/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Original plans included two patio sliding doors on the first floor of the rear of the property. It was subsequently felt that two patio doors was not necessary and the the second patio to the right side of the rear of the property would be better replaced with a smaller window instead. Planning permission ref: 2023/00055/FUL: Amendment to previously approved rear extension scheme to bring dining area in line with approved games room
25A Archer Road, Penarth
Received 5 Sept 2023
Approved2023/00015/PNT
Installation of 18m pole inc. antennas, ground based apparatus and ancillary development
Highways Land, Church Road, Barry
Received 9 Jan 2023
Approved2022/01296/FUL
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 2021/01759/FUL to include change in the use of materials to dwelling house and garage structure.
The Ferns, 1, Northcliffe Drive, Penarth
Received 29 Nov 2022
Pending2019/00170/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 5.(Cycle Parking). For planning ref; 2019/00170/FUL - Conversion to 8 affordable residential flats, rear extension, parking & alterations.
21A Porthkerry Road, Barry
Received 5 Jun 2025
Pending2023/00460/FUL
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new building comprising three flats and one maisonette
1, Charlotte Street, Cogan, Penarth
Received 2 May 2023
Approved2025/00185/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: 10 x small silver birch trees have been requested for a minor crown lift each and a small reduction 20%
Toad Hall, Llandow
Received 20 Feb 2025
Approved2023/01125/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: Horse Chesnut, located in the car park of the Westbourne School
Westbourne School, 4, Hickman Road, Penarth
Received 13 Nov 2023
Approved2025/00697/LAW
Flat roof dormer loft conversion, materials to match existing roof colour.
Dan-yr-garw, 12A Maes Glas, Barry
Received 11 Jul 2025
Approved2023/01279/FUL
Change of use from Office use (Class E) to Sui Generis (HMO) to become a 12 bedroom HMO, 4 double rooms and 8 single rooms. Remedial work and renovation work proposed to meet the minimum space requirements
1-3, St. Marys Avenue, Barry
Received 29 Dec 2023
Approved2023/01063/RG3
To remove the existing UPVC window, remove a section of wall below the window. Replace with an aluminium door and window unit allowing for disabled access direct from the classroom into the soft play area
Jenner Park Junior And Infant School, Hannah Street, Barry
Received 26 Oct 2023
Approved2026/00399/FUL
Rear first floor extension over existing balcony. Side first floor extension over and beyond existing garage
Hatherleigh, 9 Court Close, Aberthin
Received 22 May 2026
Approved2023/00468/FUL
Installation of a new sliding door and roof mounted photovoltaic panels at the Penarth Methodist Church Community Hall
Trinity Methodist Church, Woodland Place, Penarth
Received 3 May 2023
Approved2021/00405/FUL
Two storey rear extension
16, The Grange, Baroness Place, Penarth
Received 22 Mar 2021
Approved2019/01041/5/CD
Discharge of Condition 11 (Ground works) - Planning approval 2019/01041/RG3 - Construction of a replacement secondary school building at the site of the existing Pencoedtre High School, sports facilities, and associated works (including landscaping, access and engineering works) along with the demolition of the existing secondary school building at Pencoedtre High School, Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry.
Pencoedtre High School, Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry
Received 16 Aug 2021
Refused2022/00888/FUL
New retaining wall and associated works
Shorkott Farm House, Leckwith
Received 2 Aug 2022
Approved2025/01177/TCA
Felling of 1 x conifer tree to rear boundary that is causing damage to an ornamental wall, and 1 x palm tree to side boundary that is causing damage to an ornamental wall and potentially a drainage inspection chamber.
2 Victoria Avenue, Penarth
Received 24 Nov 2025
Approved2021/00701/LAW
New sunroom extension to existing kitchen
8, Vale Court, Cowbridge
Received 14 May 2021
Withdrawn2022/00468/LBC
Conversion of existing open fronted late Edwardian shelter to fully enclosed refreshment kiosk. New external masonry wall to front elevation with security roller shuttered serving hatch & entrance door. New masonry wall to East side elevation. Removal of existing internal bench. New signage to front elevation
Shelter, Romilly Park, Barry
Received 24 Mar 2022
Withdrawn2022/00964/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to Minor change to extension roof pitch & rooflight locations. Minor change to proposed materials: artificial slate instead of concrete tiles to match existing; yellow buff brick to match existing instead of render to rear elevation; white lime render to replace existing pebble dashed elevations. for planning ref: 2022/00964/FUL - Single storey rear lean to side extension and single storey wrap around kitchen extension to rear elevation with pitched roof. All finishes to match existing
50 Arcot Street, Penarth
Received 25 Mar 2025
Approved2024/00940/FUL
Proposed rear single storey extension to replace existing extension and conservatory
14 Birch Grove, Barry
Received 14 Oct 2024
Approved2024/00887/FUL
Proposed conservatory and single storey rear extension to existing domestic dwelling.
Treyarnon, 23 Trem Y Don, Barry
Received 1 Oct 2024
Approved2023/00326/FUL
Proposed alterations to front elevation including replacement of windows with doors with addition of Juliet balcony.
3, Plas St. Andresse, Penarth
Received 28 Mar 2023

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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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