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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

8,600Searchable 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6,957 approved · 645 refused · 480 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

Approved2021/00547/LAW
Proposed garden room in rear
Cherry House, Park Road, Barry
Received 14 Apr 2021
Approved2021/00535/FUL
Proposed single storey rear extension sun room
43, Porth Y Castell, Barry
Received 11 Apr 2021
Withdrawn2023/00366/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order - No. 04, 1972: -ID: 001 Tree Species: Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) Location: Side of property Crowns: Larger an average amount of dead wood, decay and branches crossing with wounds in Sycamore. The crown has been reduced before, with several large cavey section from poor passed reduction. The tree is close to the property and over hanging drive and property. Action Needed: Pollard, 50% reduction. Reduce crown by 7-8 metres.
Highbank, 3, Heol Ty Mawr, Pendoylan
Received 4 Apr 2023
Approved2025/01221/LAW
Installation of solar panels to the roof of previously approved barn conversion
Glebe Field Barn, Llandow
Received 28 Nov 2025
Approved2021/01461/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment to reduce size of dummy chimneys of Planning Ref 2021/01461/FUL: Variation of Condition 2 of 2020/00882/FUL - Request for the addition of solar panels, either on the roof or on the plot - fulfilling sustainable energy brief. The removal of 2 chimneys on the plans - redundant (no fireplaces). Replace with a stainless steel flue on the left side elevation to vent a small free-standing wood burner
Helios, Wesley Street, Llantwit Major
Received 12 Jun 2026
Refused2022/00533/FUL
Proposed erection of two storey detached dwelling
Kenilworth, Station Road, Llantwit Major
Received 26 Apr 2022
Refused2021/00483/FUL
Demolish existing house to build a new house with detached pool house
163, Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 1 Apr 2021
Approved2021/00243/FUL
Construction of covered gazebo with partially open sides
Glamorganshire Golf Club, Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 18 Feb 2021
Approved2022/01262/TPO
Work to Tree covered by TPO 004 - 1951 - 04 W07: Felling of single mature Ash tree within woodland area
Fairways, Wenvoe
Received 21 Nov 2022
Approved2021/00515/FUL
Demolition of existing single garage and attached workshop. Erection of single storey ancillary accommodation structure
19, Seaview Drive, Ogmore By Sea
Received 6 Apr 2021
Approved2024/00763/FUL
Install a new window to bring more light into my kitchen. Incorporate two external sheds into flat by moving kitchen door to one end of alleyway and another external door for the garden end.
24, Murch Road, Dinas Powys
Received 28 Aug 2024
Refused2023/01100/FUL
Loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer
18, Elm Grove Road, Dinas Powys
Received 6 Nov 2023
Approved2022/00333/FUL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension and two-storey side extension. Demolition of existing conservatory
34, Tennyson Road, Penarth
Received 17 Mar 2022
Approved2020/00962/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Change boundary wall from facing brickwork to rendered blockwork to match main house. Planning permission 2020/00962/FUL - Proposed construction of new home office, gym and store, and rebuilding of boundary wall with increased height
85, Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 11 Jun 2021
Approved2024/00812/TPO
To fully remove trees TPO 021-1962-01-a12
Pentre Meyrick House, Pentre Meyrick, Cowbridge
Received 10 Sept 2024
Approved2022/00317/FUL
Installation of a 16 panel solar array (5.6KW - 6.4KW) and home storage battery (circa 10KWh) in the garage. Panels to be installed on the rear southernly elevation of the property
11, Orchard Walk, St. Athan
Received 11 Mar 2022
Approved2026/00309/LBC
Change of use of first floor office space to residential and reinstatement of the second floor in the building to provide a bedroom.
73 Eastgate, Cowbridge
Received 22 Apr 2026
Approved2023/00107/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 5 - Drainage. Planning Permission ref: 2023/00107/FUL : Two storey extension to form coach and official’s changing areas, a store, boots off room, press conference/lecture hall, and wcs to the lower ground floor, with training and meeting rooms on the ground floor above. Solar panels to the extension roof. Extension of the existing terraced area to the ground floor to provide a viewing platform over the pitches. Two extensions to the lower ground floor, to accommodate the increased activation area (gym) and medical testing area requirements at The Vale Pavillion, Hensol.
The Vale Pavillion, Hensol
Received 1 Feb 2024
Approved2021/01727/FUL
Rebuild the property as per existing design, and extension using the design approved by application 2021/01015/FUL.
15, Robinswood Close, Penarth
Received 9 Dec 2021
Approved2021/00307/FUL
Change of use from A3 to mixed use, comprising A3, B1, B2 and D1.
Barons Court, Penarth Road, Penarth
Received 3 Mar 2021
Approved2018/00482/7/CD
Discharge of Condition 23 (Hard and Soft Landscaping). Planning permission ref: 2018/00482/HYB - Hybrid planning application as an 'enabling development' to facilitate the restoration of Hensol Castle, comprising of the following: Site 1: Full Application: for the erection of 10 dwellings and associated access and works on land at Gardeners Mews to the north of the Walled Garden, Hensol. Site 2: Outline Application: for the erection of 6 detached dwellings and associated access and works on land to the west of Sail Newydd, Hensol
Hensol Castle, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol
Received 12 Feb 2024
Approved2026/00258/FUL
Dormer to existing loft conversion and a one and a half storey rear extension
23 Cornerswell Road, Penarth
Received 7 Apr 2026
Pending2026/00353/FUL
Variation of Condition 2 (Plan Specification) of application 2024/00905/FUL - Proposed demolition of existing property / outbuildings and construction of replacement dwelling and detached garage.
Bonvilla, A48 Bonvilston
Received 7 May 2026
Approved2022/01000/FUL
Two storey rear extension/loft conversion/front porch / new bay window
25, Sully Terrace, Penarth
Received 7 Sept 2022

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