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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
8,600Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 7,602 approved or refused records
645Refused applications

6,957 approved · 645 refused · 480 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. Pending2023/01132/OUT

    An outline planning application for up to 140 dwellings including demolition, public open space, sustainable urban drainage system, landscaping and associated infrastructure and engineering works. All matters reserved except for means of strategic access

    Barry College, Colcot Road, Barry

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  2. Approved2022/01330/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials Details), 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Details), 5 (Importation of Aggregates) and 7 (Landscaping Scheme). Planning permission ref: 2020/01330/FUL - Construction of rural enterprise permanent dwelling

    Pen Y Bryn Farm, Llanmaes

    Received 24 Oct 2023
  3. Approved2021/00238/FUL

    Remove existing decking and construct to rear of garden new garden room with sauna and veranda

    Woodside, Westra, Dinas Powys

    Received 18 Feb 2021
  4. Approved2024/00132/FUL

    Change of use from shop to D1 in order to open a chiropractic clinic. Shop to be divided into two treatment rooms

    21C, Park Crescent, Barry

    Received 13 Feb 2024
  5. Approved2021/01637/FUL

    Demolition of an existing detached residential garage and construction of a detached studio offering independent living within a supported environment in connection with the main dwelling

    Sheringham, 4, Carys Close, Penarth

    Received 18 Nov 2021
  6. Refused2023/00406/LAW

    Build a new conservatory at the rear, landcsaping to the existing garden/courtyard, repair to external walls of the existing workshop, replacement of the existing roof.

    33, Albert Road, Penarth

    Received 14 Apr 2023
  7. Refused2024/00961/FUL

    Construction of non permanent wooden outdoor seating area with the confines of existing boundary of premises. This will be an area to allow customers of the business to enjoy refreshments and food outside whilst staying dry during inclement weather. This area will also be children and dog friendly.

    The Pier Gate, Sid's Restaurant and Bar, The Esplanande, Penarth

    Received 17 Oct 2024
  8. Approved2022/00582/FUL

    Extensions to existing workshop and storage building

    Caravan Repair Centre Ltd., Coed Emlyn Park, A48, St. Hilary

    Received 4 May 2022
  9. Approved2021/00655/FUL

    Proposed outbuilding

    Kiva Koti, Llanmaes

    Received 4 May 2021
  10. Approved2022/00713/FUL

    Change of Use from a care agency to a deli/takeaway

    Community Care Agency, 4, Camms Corner, Plas Essyllt, Dinas Powys

    Received 16 Jun 2022
  11. Approved2024/00314/FUL

    First floor extension, ground floor garage conversion and single storey rear elevation extension.

    10, Gibbonsdown Close, Barry

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  12. Withdrawn2022/00837/LAW

    Proposal to glaze over first floor terrace above kitchen adjacent to main 3 storey house.

    24, Trem Y Bae, Penarth

    Received 18 Jul 2022
  13. Approved2024/00422/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 13.(CEMP) for planning ref 2024/00422/FUL - Demolition of former furniture store to be replaced with 2 units with Unit 1 ground floor comprising a restaurant and Unit 2 ground floor comprising a cafe with access to the whole first floor of both units for use as a fitness centre and gymnasium at R. B. Furnishers, Ludlow Lane, Penarth

    R B Furnishers, Ludlow Lane

    Received 7 May 2025
  14. Approved2021/01707/FUL

    Proposed substitution and relocation of tasting lodge

    Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol

    Received 6 Dec 2021
  15. Approved2022/00236/LBC

    Alterations to existing cottage and rebuilding and extension of lean-to greenhouses. Rebuilding of former glasshouse and construction of adjacent summer house

    Penllyn Castle, Penllyn

    Received 24 Feb 2022
  16. Approved2024/00318/FUL

    Proposed two storey rear extension. Existing driveway widened

    28, Windyridge, Dinas Powys

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  17. Approved2023/00001/FUL

    Proposed small side extension opening up kitchen to studio side space and garage conversion

    2, St. Johns Close, Cowbridge

    Received 4 Jan 2023
  18. Approved2025/01140/FUL

    Retrospective planning application for the conversion of a single stable into a new children’s play and small animal therapy room (sui generis use)

    Equine Therapy Wales, Stables to the North / West of Pheasant Acre Nursery, Llangan

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  19. Approved2026/00032/LAW

    Proposed shipping container and polytunnel.

    Veg Patch and Farm Yards at Pitcot Farm, Wick Road, St Brides Major

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  20. Approved2022/00066/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment. Planning permission ref. 2022/00066/RG3: Proposed replacement primary school for 126 pupils plus additional capacity for 24 part-time nursery places, including associated works

    St Nicholas Church In Wales Primary School, St Nicholas Village, St Nicholas

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  21. Approved2026/00414/LAW

    Retrospective application for storage room.

    7 Cledwen Close, Barry

    Received 29 May 2026
  22. Approved2021/01105/2/CD

    Discharge of Condition 10 (Biodiversity Method Statement), Condition 16 (Preliminary Risk Assessment - NRW), Condition 20 (Japanese Knotweed) and Condition 23 (Footway Frontage and wall). Planning approval 2021/01105/RG3 - Proposed Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) School and associated works

    Court Road Depot, Barry Road, Barry

    Received 30 Mar 2022
  23. Approved2022/00271/FUL

    Construction of a lower ground and ground floor side return extension and Velux Cabrio and standard roof lights to the rear roof. Conservation Area Style rooflight to front.

    3, Clive Place, Penarth

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  24. Approved2025/00175/LBC

    Change of rear (East) access door

    The Old Vicarage, Wick Road, St Brides Major

    Received 19 Feb 2025

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