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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

8,825Searchable applications

359Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 7,814 approved or refused records

659Refused applications

7,155 approved · 659 refused · 491 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2020/00434/OUT
Outline planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of Class B1 floorspace (up to 3,000 sqm), revised access onto Cowbridge Road, associated internal access routes, parking areas, fencing, landscaping, building and engineering operations with all matters reserved
Land at Beggars Pound, Cowbridge Road, St. Athan
Received 24 Apr 2020
Approved2023/00694/FUL
Front and rear elevation roof extension to form feature glazed gables and single storey rear extension to form kitchen, family dining room
Ty Waun, Southerndown Road, St. Brides Major
Received 28 Jun 2023
Withdrawn2023/00832/LAW
Demolition of existing double glazed single storey, flat roof extension 4100mm wide x 4600mm long forming dining room. Replace existing, with new single storey flat roof extension (2no. roof lights to flat roof) 4600mm long x 8070mm wide, creating new Family kitchen/dining room. Alterations of existing wc and store to utility room. Conversion of existing integral garage to multi-use family room and home office. New front entrance door and screens. All drainage to existing foul and surface water runs
19, Minehead Avenue, Sully
Received 8 Aug 2023
Approved2024/01058/LAW
Single storey rear kitchen extension.
29 Cilgant-y-meillion, Rhoose
Received 11 Nov 2024
Approved2023/00566/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 4 (a scheme of landscaping for the western boundary hedge adjacent to the Village Hall car park). Planning permission ref: 2023/00566/FUL: New single storey extension on the site of former agricultural building. It is intended to plant a native stock hedge along the west facing boundary fence adjacent to the Village Hall car park to provide privacy and help with biodiversity.
Ty Isaf, Drope Road, Drope, St Georges Super Ely
Received 15 Mar 2024
Approved2025/00969/TCA
T1 Willow (standing dead tree) fell to ground level
86 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 26 Sept 2025
No observations (OBS)2025/00163/OBS
Construction of an electricity substation comprising transformers, switchgears and electrical equipment, new buildings and a communications tower together with surface water drainage features, fencing and lighting, access and hardstanding, landscaping and other associated works
Substation at the former Ford Engine Plant site Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend
Received 14 Feb 2025
Approved2020/00710/1/CD
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials Details). Planning approval 2020/00710/LBC - Main roof over the auditorium to be re-roofed and existing rooflights to be removed and opening boarded over at Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth
Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth
Received 7 Jul 2021
Appeal Allowed2024/00200/FUL
Conversion of former dairy house to high dependancy young on set mental health rehabilitation unit with internal and external alterations and clear polycarbonate roof over part rear patio and erect three semi permanent timber huts in rear garden
Meadowcroft Dairy, Port Road, Rhoose
Received 1 Mar 2024
Approved2022/01035/FUL
Double storey rear and side extension with Juliet balcony to rear. Extension of existing balcony and changes to fenestration. Single storey extension to side and front of garage
30, Evenlode Avenue, Penarth
Received 20 Sept 2022
Approved2021/00385/FUL
Single storey side extension to comprise garage boot room and home gym. Existing raised terrace extended to rear. Existing sunken patio to rear removed and lawn extended to boundary at same level as current lawn
6, Ashby Road, Sully
Received 18 Mar 2021
Approved2024/00247/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 5.(Details of works to dormers) 7. (New Roof Slates) 8. (Details of Roof insulation) . Planning Permission Reference 2024/00247/LBC. Alterations to grade II listed home including some replacement windows,improvements to envelope, new roof penetration, amendments to layout internally at ground and first floor at 22, Victoria Road, Penarth
22 Victoria Road, Penarth
Received 19 Mar 2025
Approved2024/00700/FUL
Retention of a Cattle Building Extension and Erection of an Isolation Building
Pancross Farm, Llancarfan
Received 2 Aug 2024
Approved2022/00002/TCA
Work to tree in Llancarfan Conservation Area: Reduction of one apple tree (T1) back to previous reduction points
New House, Llancarfan, Barry
Received 4 Jan 2022
Approved2024/00889/LBC
Refurbishment of front elevation
Ancient Druid, 44 Eastgate, Cowbridge
Received 1 Oct 2024
Approved2023/01032/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - A - Bathroom window width reduced following meeting 22.02.2024 B - External finish changed from Cedar cladding to render finish to match existing. Planning Permission ref: 2023/01032/FUL. Proposed Double Storey Rear Extension.
2, Pinklands, Church Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 18 Mar 2024
Refusal - Enforcement2022/00155/FUL
Construct 1.8m high feather edged fence and blackthorn hedgerow planting to approximately 50m of boundary to land off Porthkerry Road
Land off Porthkerry Road, Rhoose
Received 14 Feb 2022
Approved2023/01124/FUL
Change the use of Aberthaw Guest House Hotel from commercial Class C1 to Residential Class C3
Aberthaw House Hotel, 28, Porthkerry Road, Barry
Received 13 Nov 2023
Approved2023/01190/FUL
Proposed ground floor extension to enlarge kitchen and form dining room. Proposed first floor extension over ground floor bathroom to form en suite bathroom. Existing timber windows and doors to be changed to upvc in grey anthracite
Ty Caron, Stag Lane, Llantwit Major
Received 6 Dec 2023
Approved2021/00070/FUL
Demolition of existing parapet wall to existing balcony and construction of new glazed balcony to the front and rear including alterations to windows and doors
5, John Batchelor Way, Penarth
Received 22 Jan 2021
Approved2024/00858/FUL
Internal re-model, re-roofing and extension of the existing bungalow.
48, Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 23 Sept 2024
Approved2022/01364/TPO
Removal of one Sycamore tree (T1)
Ogney Brook House, Colhugh Street, Llantwit Major
Received 20 Dec 2022
Withdrawn2024/00313/FUL
Single storey oak framed extension to rear/side
Penmark Farm House, Tredogan Road, Penmark
Received 3 Apr 2024
Approved2026/00126/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1985. T5 Holm Oak remove basal growth, 3-4 metre crown reduction.
1 Mariner's Heights, Penarth
Received 13 Feb 2026

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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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