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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

8,600Searchable 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6,957 approved · 645 refused · 480 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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

Refused2023/00349/FUL
Proposed off road parking for existing domestic dwelling
Dunelm, Factory Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 30 Mar 2023
Approved2024/00576/ADV
Advertisement consent for advertisements associated with the erection of a freestanding Automated Telling Machine (“ATM”)
Town Hall Car Park, Cowbridge
Received 27 Jun 2024
Approved2023/00299/FUL
Ground floor extension to the front right corner of the building. Convert double dormers to single larger dormers, alterations to vehicular access, internal remodelling throughout. Front entrance to the building relocated with new entrance feature provided.
Highfields, Ystradowen
Received 21 Mar 2023
Approved2021/00557/TCA
Works to Trees in Llancarfan Conservation Area: Removal of branches off one Field Maple tree overhanging garage area (T1) Removal of two overhanging leylandii trees (T2 and T3) Coppicing of one Hazel tree (T4)
The Green, Llancarfan
Received 15 Apr 2021
Approved2022/01351/FUL
Single storey rear extension with raised patio
38, Illtyd Avenue, Llantwit Major
Received 19 Dec 2022
Refused2023/01225/FUL
Two storey side extension with all associated works
Holly Cottage, Home Farm, Michealston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 18 Dec 2023
Approved2021/00554/FUL
Proposed integral garage/family room and first floor bedroom(s) extension
The Paddocks, Ystradowen
Received 15 Apr 2021
Approved2025/00647/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to install a different ASHP from a different supplier. The revised ASHP is quieter than the original specified . For planning ref 2025/00647/FUL - Installation of an air source heat pump to rear of property
14 Coleridge Avenue, Penarth
Received 25 Nov 2025
Approved2022/00556/FUL
New single storey extension to rear of property., flat roof running into existing pitched roof extension, external walls clad in black timber cladding. New doors in side elevation
53, Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 26 Apr 2022
Pending2023/00924/FUL
The demolition of an existing bungalow and outbuildings and the construction of 2 five bed houses
West View Bungalow, Higher End, St. Athan
Received 7 Sept 2023
Approved2026/00043/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Addition of 3 No bedroom windows at first floor on the (side) elevation to Planning Approval 2026/00043/FUL: Demolition of the existing two-storey side extension. Demolition of the existing conservatory. Construction of a new two-storey side extension
Farm Villa, Llantwit Road, Wick
Received 16 Apr 2026
Approved2023/00944/TCA
Work to tree in Penarth Conservation Area: Reduction of Walnut tree in rear garden by 1.5 to 2m all over
60, Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 18 Sept 2023
Approved2023/00985/TPO
Work to Tree Perservation Order 2002, No.8 : Tree pruning on T002 and T001, Oak trees need some general pruning as growth approaching house and canopy of the two trees merging together. Some dead branches also requiring cut back
12, Blodyn Y Gog, Barry
Received 29 Sept 2023
Approved2023/00270/FUL
Proposed single storey extension to create kitchen / family space. Existing conservatory demolished and rebuilt in solid construction. Roof over entrance door revised
The Grange, Pen Y Turnpike Road, Dinas Powys
Received 13 Mar 2023
Withdrawn2023/01271/LAW
We plan to replace our gas combination boiler with an Air Source Heat Pump
3, Shelley Crescent, Penarth
Received 20 Dec 2023
Approved2024/00391/LAW
A lawful Development Certificate is sought for the following three existing additions to the property : 1. One rooflight window installed in the north facing front plane of the main roof of the house. 2. One wood burner chimney flue installed in the south facing rear plane of the main roof of the house. 3. Twenty photovoltaic solar panels installed on the south facing rear plane of the main roof of the house.
Ishton Barn, Lon Cwrt Ynyston, Leckwith
Received 25 Apr 2024
Approved2025/00769/FUL
Proposed Change of Use of Granny Annexe to Independent Unit of Accommodation
Land adj Stourbridge House, Llysworney, Cowbridge
Received 4 Aug 2025
Pending2026/00673/FUL
Loft conversion with a rear dormer roof extension.
51 Harbour Walk, Barry
Received 8 Sept 2026
Approved2021/01743/2/CD
Discharge of Conditions 5 (CEMP), 21 (CTMP) and 29 (CTMP). Planning approval 2021/01743/FUL - Erection of 20 walk up units with associated car parking and works
Land at Coldbrook Road East, Cadoxton
Received 8 Sept 2022
Approved2021/01203/TCA
Removal of 1x Ash tree (T1) AND 1x Holly tree (T2). Both located in garden of The Hollies
The Hollies, Llancarfan
Received 12 Aug 2021
Approved2025/00604/FUL
Proposed new 2 storey dwelling to replace an existing dilapidated bungalow
11 Lynmouth Drive, Sully
Received 20 Jun 2025
Approved2021/01180/FUL
Remove and replace existing concrete pre-fab exterior panel facade with new cavity wall, block work and render with brick detailing. Demolish existing outhouse and construct new single storey rear extension. Relocate front door to front elevation. Internal remodelling
7, Pant y Celyn Place, St. Athan
Received 9 Aug 2021
Split Decision2021/01482/FUL
Proposed partial demolition of existing building and conversion to 6 residential units (C3 Use Class) along with parking and associated works
Station Hotel, 162, Windsor Road, Penarth
Received 11 Oct 2021
Refused2024/01175/FUL
Conversion of an existing commercial building into three number residential apartments
Building to the rear of 42, Dock View Road, Barry
Received 13 Dec 2024

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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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