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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
8,958Searchable applications
358Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 7,930 approved or refused records
666Refused applications

7,264 approved · 666 refused · 504 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Refused2024/01004/FUL

    Front driveway with drop-down curb Rebuilding the front damaged compound wall with existing stone with same design, One extra pillar near the entrance Levelling the front driveway and removing the bushes and roots Installing new resin driveway

    48, Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 25 Oct 2024
  2. Approved2022/00053/FUL

    Extension above existing garage and conversion /extension of conservatory to new pitched roof and timber clad element as shown

    73, The Verlands, Cowbridge

    Received 21 Jan 2022
  3. Approved2023/00780/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 15. (Dormouse Conservation Plan) 16. ( Landscape & Ecological Management Plan. For Planning Permission Ref; 2023/00780/FUL - Demolition of existing buildings/structures and erection of a Class B8 data centre with all associated back-up generators, plant, equipment, sub-stations, accesses, parking and servicing areas, drainage and engineering works including services diversion/connection and regrading works.

    Land North of Ffordd Bro Tathan, St Athan

    Received 5 Aug 2024
  4. Approved2021/01315/FUL

    Demolition of existing shed and rear boundary wall to make way for new garden room with veranda

    Avalon, 5, Cwrt Y Vil Road, Penarth

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  5. Approved2021/01473/FUL

    Demolish existing conservatory and single storey kitchen extension. Rebuild two storey rear extension and single storey side extension

    17, Cherwell Road, Penarth, CF64 3PE

    Received 7 Oct 2021
  6. Approved2023/00331/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3.(Historic Environment Mitigation) 5.(Details of windows and doors) 6.(Replication roof detailing) 7.(Roof Material Samples) 8.(Details external paint and signage) 9.(Details of internal joinery and stairs) 10.(Details new floor, ceilings and walls) 11.(Chimney repairs) 12.(Details replacement rainwater goods) for planning ref; 2023/00331/LBC -Works to bring vacant shop back into use, including reinstatement of original first floor window openings facing the west side and Eastgate. New slate roof, removal of ceiling and first floor installed to form a separate office space with internal stair access and new roof lights and first floor window to the rear. at 73, Eastgate, Cowbridge

    73 Eastgate, Cowbridge

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  7. Refused2024/00800/FUL

    Proposed conversion of remaining existing sales/displays storage area to additional 3 no.1 bedroom flats (No's 1,3 and 4) Existing flats (No's 2,5,6,7 and 8) to remain as existing and approved 2017/00995/FUL. Storage building to the rear of property converted to bin and bike store with storage to first floor

    256-258, Holton Road, Barry

    Received 4 Sept 2024
  8. Approved2024/00868/FUL

    First floor extension to create two storey dwelling, and replacement of conservatory with ground floor rear extension

    Fairlawn, Meadow Lane, Penarth

    Received 24 Sept 2024
  9. Approved2022/00782/FUL

    Rear attic dormer extension and ground floor single storey side extension

    17, Windsor Terrace, Penarth

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  10. Withdrawn2024/00420/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - An amendment to Insertion of external door to first floor north elevation. For planning ref 2024/00420/FUL - Conversion of redundant chapel Sunday school into 2 Bedroom tourist accommodation.

    Ruthin Chapel, St Mary Hill

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  11. Approved2024/01010/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No. 15 2001: T1 elm- Removal of dead standing tree. T2 oak - 3m reduction to reduce wind sail due to location and proximity to house, T3,4,5.6- Ash- removal of dean standing trees

    White Cottage, Graig Penllyn

    Received 25 Oct 2024
  12. Approved2026/00181/FUL

    Build a garden room/office in the rear of the garden

    6 Cwrt Edward, Barry

    Received 6 Mar 2026
  13. Approved2021/00614/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Making the porch longer and side extension slightly longer. Planning approval 2021/00614/FUL - Proposed single storey extension to replace existing to side elevation and new integrated porch to front

    51, Hinchsliff Avenue, Barry

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  14. Approved2024/01117/FUL

    Change of use of part of ground floor from residential (flat) to sale of food and drink for consumption mainly on premises. Alterations to stud partition/non structural internal walls and doors.

    The Viilage Shop/Post Office, St Brides Road, Wick

    Received 27 Nov 2024
  15. Approved2024/00654/FUL

    New timber office for use by director of golf and office staff

    Southerndown Golf Club, Ogmore By Sea

    Received 22 Jul 2024
  16. Approved2022/00634/FUL

    Extensions to the existing dwelling, internal works and associated works

    Sant Y Nyll House, Heol Sant Y Nyll, St Brides Super Ely

    Received 17 May 2022
  17. Approved2024/01225/LAW

    Creation of a disabled parking space/area

    Dunelm, Factory Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

    Received 20 Dec 2024
  18. Approved2023/00009/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: Removal of 2 Palm trees from the front garden. They are too big, posing a danger with shallow roots and need removing. They are showing signs of weakness, deterioration and age

    92, Stanwell Road, Penarth

    Received 6 Jan 2023
  19. Approved2021/00013/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Ground floor to be altered from garage to lounge and amended parking to front garden. Planning approval 2021/00013/FUL - Proposed first floor side extension and amended frontage to existing side extension

    3, Bingle Lane, St. Athan

    Received 22 Mar 2022
  20. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2022/01220/3/CD

    Discharge of Condition 9 (Contaminated land remediation and verification) of Planning Permission 2022/01220/HYB: Variation of Condition 2 (Time Limits) of Planning Approval 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

    Hensol Castle, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol

    Received 29 Apr 2026
  21. Special observations (OBS)2023/00357/OBS

    Erection of a building for vehicle preparation, maintenance and MOT testing (Class B2/B8) and associated offices, external storage yard, loading and unloading areas, parking, vehicle wash, landscaping, re-grading and associated works

    Land at Parc Crescent and Brocastle Avenue, Waterton, Bridgend (P/23/148/FUL)

    Received 31 Mar 2023
  22. Approved2022/00868/FUL

    Proposed loft extension with rear dormer and Juliet balconies to the rear

    Heathcliffe, Clive Crescent, Penarth

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  23. Approved2021/01386/RG3

    Retrospective application for new roof covering

    2, Dyffryn Close, St. Nicholas

    Received 22 Sept 2021
  24. Approved2026/00169/RG3

    Proposed new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Building located within the existing Llantwit Major Comprehensive School site.

    Llantwit Major Comprehensive School, Ham Lane East, Llantwit Major

    Received 2 Mar 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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