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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
8,606Searchable applications
361Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 7,606 approved or refused records
645Refused applications

6,961 approved · 645 refused · 480 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Approved2022/01108/FUL

    Single storey rear extension, new dormers and alteration to roof

    Upalong House, Penyturnpike Road, Dinas Powys

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  2. Refused2024/00659/FUL

    Proposed extension to existing cafe and campsite facilities

    Heritage Coast Campsite, Monknash

    Received 22 Jul 2024
  3. Approved2021/01484/FUL

    Retention of existing boundary wall to front of property

    109, Redlands Road, Penarth

    Received 11 Oct 2021
  4. Approved2024/00873/FUL

    Re-submission of application 2024/00626/FUL 2 storey rear extension and single storey side extension. existing hard standing to front widened.

    17, Woodland Drive, Penarth

    Received 25 Sept 2024
  5. Withdrawn2021/01752/TPO

    Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 06, 1952

    Swanbridge Farm, St. Marys Well Bay Road, Swanbridge

    Received 8 Dec 2021
  6. Approved2017/01171/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Revision of sloping roof to sun room to flat roof. Planning approval 2017/01171/FUL - Proposed ground floor extension to form sun room

    13, Maillards Haven, Penarth

    Received 23 Mar 2022
  7. Approved2024/00003/FUL

    The existing timber windows to side elevation of the hub are to be changed to new powder coated aluminium windows. Existing decayed rooflight to West House to be replaced.

    West House, Penarth Town Council, Stanwell Road, Penarth

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  8. Approved2023/00758/FUL

    Proposed installation of underground grid connection and associated works to be used in association with consented solar farm (ref. DNS/3261558)

    Land at Brynwell Farm, Leckwith

    Received 14 Jul 2023
  9. Approved2023/00753/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Pre Commencement Highway Condition Survey), 8 (CTMP), 9 (CEMP), 10 (Landscape and Environmental Management Plan), 13 (Written Scheme of Historic Environmental Mitigation), 14 (Details of Passing Bays) ref 2023/00753/FUL - Removal or Variation of Conditions 2 and 15 of Planning Approval 2021/00001/DNS: Installation of a Solar Farm comprising ground mounted solar PV panels with a net installed generating capacity (AC) of up to 25 MW, including mounting system, inverters, underground cabling, Grid connection hub and associated works with associated secondary for battery storage units at Land at Brynwell Farm, Leckwith

    Land at Brynwell Farm, Land between A4232 and Leckwith Village

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  10. Approved2022/00320/FUL

    Two storey side extension comprising of hall, WC kitchen and 2 no. bedrooms

    24, Powys Gardens, Dinas Powys

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  11. Approved2021/01205/LAW

    2 no. dwellings

    1A, 1, Castle Close, Boverton

    Received 12 Aug 2021
  12. Approved2024/00949/FUL

    Dismantle and rebuild the section of the dividing wall between Nos.43 and 45 to the front of the properties and the pillar abutting the pavement at the end of the dividing wall.

    43 Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  13. Approved2023/01054/FUL

    Replace the oil fed boiler (1500L oil tank in back garden) with an Air-To-Source Heat Pump

    Clifton House, South Terrace, Southerndown

    Received 24 Oct 2023
  14. Approved2021/01323/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: Holly Bush - cut down and remove: 2 Damson trees - cut doen and remove

    Brown Lion House, Llanmaes

    Received 9 Sept 2021
  15. Approved2022/00898/LAW

    Part time use of previously approved extension as a private hair salon

    22, Coed Bach, Barry

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  16. Approved2023/00633/FUL

    Proposed single storey rear and side annexe extension

    75, Redlands Road, Penarth

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  17. Approved2021/01404/FUL

    Rear dormer extension, alterations to porch, extended balcony with glass balustrade and changes to existing elevations including fenestration

    18, Lakeside, Barry

    Received 22 Sept 2021
  18. Pending2021/01294/4/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) to reflect as-built development of Planning Approval 2021/01294/RES: Amended proposal: Variation of Condition 1 and removal of Conditions 8 and 9 of Planning Permission 2019/01393/RES: Residential development for 58 units, together with single retail unit and all associated engineering works

    East Quay, Barry Waterfront, Barry

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  19. Pending2025/01288/FUL

    Proposed 2 storey rear extension & associated minor internal alterations to property

    The Old Courthouse, High Street, Llantwit Major

    Received 17 Dec 2025
  20. Approved2022/00278/RG3

    Transport interchange to integrate bus and rail travel. The transport interchange will utilise the existing council ground level car park area to the east of the Docks offices, creating a circulatory route for buses and taxis, with a central landscaped area with seating, cycle stands and allowing for potential cycle hub / cafe unit and 'Next-bikes' in the future (this would be a separate planning application). The scheme will also have secure cycle lockers and future proof for electric vehicle charging of both buses and taxis. New bus shelters with interactive displays, and new LED lighting to current standards will also be installed

    Docks Office, Subway Road, Barry

    Received 3 Mar 2022
  21. Approved2021/00636/FUL

    Demolish existing lean-to conservatory and utility room and construct a rear single storey extension with dormer bedroom above

    17 Clement Place, Barry

    Received 29 Apr 2021
  22. Approved2020/01292/1/CD

    Discharge of conditions 7 (archaeology), 8 (sample of stonework and mortar type) and 9 (material details) of 2020/01292/FUL – conversion of stable block into a holiday let.

    Castle Upon Alun House, St. Brides Major

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  23. Approved2014/00229/3/NMA

    Non material Amendment - Variation of Condition 20 as per cover letter. Planning approval 2014/00229/EAO - Discharge of Condition 44Deletion of Conditions 1 and 2, Variation of Conditions 3, 5, 19 and 20 of 2009/00946/OUT for the development of vacant land at Barry Waterfront for residential (C3), retail (A1), cafes, bars and restaurants (A3), hotel (C1), offices (B1) and community and leisure uses (D1 and D2). Development of vehicular and pedestrian/cycle access, including a new link road, re-grading of site to form new site levels and associated infrastructure works, parking, servicing, landscaping, public realm and public open space provision

    Land at Barry Waterfront adjacent to Dock No. 1, Barry

    Received 24 Sept 2021
  24. Approved2023/00222/FUL

    Part-retrospective application to retain amendments to the external appearance, including new roof with slate tiles, replacement of timber doors for partially glazed doors and replacement of gutters, building confirmed to remain in an A3 use

    Opposite Old Post Inn, A48, Bonvilston

    Received 1 Mar 2023

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