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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
8,512Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 7,525 approved or refused records
637Refused applications

6,888 approved · 637 refused · 472 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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  1. Approved2023/00285/5/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 13.(CTMP) 14.(CEMP) For planning ref: 2023/00285/RG3 - Proposed replacement St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School including access, parking, landscape works, formal and informal recreation space, and demolition of the existing school at St. Richard Gwyn RC High School, Argae Lane, St. Andrews Major

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

    Received 12 Jun 2025
  2. Pending2018/00117/FUL

    Construction of block of retail units with apartments above

    Land at the rear of 50, Holton Road, Barry

    Received 30 Jan 2018
  3. Approved2021/01190/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - An Amendment to Increase the opening size from 1.8 to 3.6m to side door. For Planning Permission Ref: 2021/01190/FUL - Double Garage.

    Bryn Heulog, LLangan

    Received 5 Sept 2024
  4. Approved2019/00852/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - New windows layout and relocated kitchen. Planning approval 2019/00852/FUL - New rear extension with balcony and connection to existing garage with balcony. Create new first floor dormer to front and loft conversion including a flat roof rear dormer

    6, Lettons Way, Dinas Powys

    Received 5 Jul 2021
  5. Withdrawn2016/01322/2/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Drainage or General - Foul and Surface), 5 (Landscaping and Tree Protection - Landscaping Scheme) and 7 (Means of enclosure). Planning approval 2016/01322/FUL - Erection of 1 no. large building containing 6 no. small industrial units

    Jordan Civils Ltd, Vale Business Park, Tumulus Way, Cowbridge

    Received 24 Sept 2021
  6. Refused2021/01505/FUL

    Proposed 2 storey side extension and rear extension and alterations to existing house to increase the ridge and eaves

    Cross House, Clawddcoch, Cowbridge

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  7. Approved2023/01220/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order 2007, No. 15, Mixed native trees. G3 - Prune the tree's tertiary branches to provide 1m clearance with the street lamp, and ensure that a 45 degree from vertical splay is clear so as to allow light to reach the underlying pacement unobstructed. G5 - Prune trees to provide a clearance from the garages

    Cedar Road and Chestnut Avenue, St. Athan

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  8. Approved2021/01712/FUL

    Building extensions to side and rear, including dormer and roof remodeling, external and internal material alterations, external workshop/gym and office accommodation (Amended Plans Received)

    Pinefield, 16, Park Road, Penarth

    Received 6 Dec 2021
  9. Approved2023/00498/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear extension new solar panels to front elevation

    5, The Paddocks, Penarth

    Received 12 May 2023
  10. Approved2025/00701/FUL

    Proposed garden pond and pergola to rear garden

    5 Porlock Close, Ogmore By Sea

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  11. Approved2021/00878/FUL

    Proposed single storey side extension, with change of use from garage to B1 office use with associated external works

    34A, Tynewydd Road, Barry

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  12. Approved2023/00747/FUL

    Part retrospective application for retention and completion of bat mitigation / refuse store building, creation of car parking spaces, and associated works (in conjunction with planning permission ref. 2018/00482/HYB)

    Gardeners Mews, Hensol Castle Estate, Hensol

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  13. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2018/00272/2/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Cladding), 4 (Levels), 5 (Management Plan), 6 (Contamination approved 21 June 2021), 7 (Monitoring), 9 (Virgin Quarry Stone) and 12 (Drainage). Planning approval 2018/00272/FUL - Proposed extension to existing garage/workshop. Demolition of substandard dwelling and replacement with new energy efficient 4 bedroomed house house plus disabled toilet to petrol station

    Tudor Garage, Cowbridge Road, Ystradowen

    Received 5 Nov 2021
  14. Approved2021/00802/FUL

    Proposed first floor extension above the existing porch

    48, Smithies Avenue, Sully

    Received 3 Jun 2021
  15. Withdrawn2020/01358/CAC

    Single storey rear dwelling extension and a single storey rear garage extension

    13, Victoria Square, Penarth

    Received 10 Nov 2020
  16. Approved2021/00406/FUL

    Proposed single storey extension with terrace above

    17, Colhugh Park, Llantwit Major

    Received 22 Mar 2021
  17. Approved2026/00089/FUL

    New two-storey dwelling in the grounds of Treetops and landscape work. Existing outbuilding to be demolished, two new garages to serve existing and new dwelling.

    Treetops, Duffryn Lane, St Nicholas

    Received 2 Feb 2026
  18. Approved2023/01076/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - to allow the approved development to be carried out in accordance with the latest version of the Reactive Remediation Strategy (version 4) and for the wording of Condition 2 to be amended accordingly. For planning ref: 2023/01076/FUL - Proposed provision of above and below ground utilities, associated infrastructure and reprofiling of land.

    Land at Bro Tathan, St Athan

    Received 30 Jan 2025
  19. Approved2025/00627/FUL

    Demolition of small single storey rear extension, replaced with a 2 storey rear extension. Remodel internally, re-insulated, updating windows and recladding of existing building. Removal of poor condition trees and replacement.

    Bron Y Garn, St Hilary Village, St Hilary

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  20. Withdrawn2024/00817/FUL

    Variation of condition 1 ( Agricultrual Occupancy) of planning permission 1989/00805/FUL Erection of dwelling house at Castle Lodge Farm, Broad Close Lane, Llancarfan

    Castle Lodge Farm, Broad Close Lane, Llancarfan

    Received 10 Sept 2024
  21. Approved2024/00861/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear extension and Juliet balcony to first floor landing

    Windrush, 8 Cold Knap Way, Barry

    Received 23 Sept 2024
  22. Approved2025/00705/FUL

    Retrospective application for external alterations to the existing Services Building and associated landscaping

    Renishaw Plc, Miskin Business Park, Miskin

    Received 14 Jul 2025
  23. Approved2024/00547/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order 1954. No. 2: Proposed works: Removal of one tree due to progressive disease. Trees affected : Ash tree with Ash Dieback as per enclosed description of works. The affected tree is located to the west of the church grounds, to the rear of the church hall as per plan.

    St Peter's Church, Mill Road, Dinas Powys

    Received 13 Jun 2024
  24. Approved2021/01733/TCA

    Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: Lime Tree - Reduction by 30% - overgrowing into Pancross Lane and drive. Ash Tree - To rear of property. showing signs Ash die back so requires felling

    Culvery, Llancarfan

    Received 10 Dec 2021

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