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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

9,065Searchable applications

362Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 8,023 approved or refused records

673Refused applications

7,350 approved · 673 refused · 513 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2021/00274/FUL
Demolition of single storey rear extension(s) and front porch. Erection of single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension and dormer, single storey side extension and replacement porch
35, Coleridge Avenue, Penarth
Received 26 Feb 2021
Approved2021/00550/FUL
Proposed external works to the Energy Centre, including the development of a free standing 37m tall single core chimney, duct work for CHP plant, external blowdown vessel, dry air coolers and external alterations to the building including new and replacement louvres.
University Hospital Llandough, Penlan Road, Llandough
Received 14 Apr 2021
Approved2020/00657/3/CD
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Landscape Scheme), 9 (Ecological Enhancement). Planning approval 2020/00657/FUL - Demolition of vacant ambulance station and the construction of 3 new dwellings including a new parking courtyard plus all associated works
Llantwit Major Ambulance Station, Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major
Received 15 Jul 2021
Approved2024/00155/FUL
Construct a workshop/garden storage in place of removed timber shed
Stepping Stones, Windmill Lane, Llantwit Major
Received 20 Feb 2024
Approved2023/00505/FUL
Change of use of property from 3 bed dwelling (Use Class C3) to 5 bed HMO (Use Class C4)
75, George Street, Barry
Received 16 May 2023
Refused2022/00248/OUT
Conversion of derelict barn and farmhouse to create a dwelling and office as part of a live work arrangement
Derelict buildings at Siop Newydd, Heol Las, Monknash
Received 25 Feb 2022
Approved2025/00795/FUL
Proposed single-storey rear extension to provide additional living space, along with internal alterations to enhance accessibility and improve thermal comfort for the occupants.
27 Westgate, Cowbridge
Received 5 Aug 2025
Approved2024/00244/FUL
To build a shed faced in natural stone with pantiled roof to replace existing steel framed shed
Pantiles, Colwinston
Received 15 Mar 2024
Approved2020/01412/LAW
Pool, small block building to house pool pumps and filter and padstones
94, Fontygary Road, Rhoose
Received 18 Nov 2020
Approved2024/00306/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 7. (Construction Traffic Management Plan), for planning ref 2024/00306/FUL - Proposed redevelopment of vacant brownfield site at Barry Waterfront for a new educational campus for Cardiff and Vale College including landscaping, related infrastructure and engineering works at Land to the South of Hood Road, Barry
Land to the South of Hood Road, Barry
Received 11 Nov 2024
Approved2020/01024/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 6 (Render specification). Planning approval 2020/01024/LBC - Internal and external alterations including extension of flat roof to create utility area and creation of car parking spaces
6, Pwll Y Min Crescent, Peterston Super Ely
Received 22 Nov 2021
Approved2022/00177/TCA
G1 - Removal of a group of Laurel trees. T1 - Crown lifting of one Cedar tree. T2 - Removal of one multi stem Hornbeam tree. T3 - Crown lifting of one Leylandi tree
The Court House, High Street, Llantwit Major
Received 17 Feb 2022
Approved2022/00321/FUL
Outbuilding for home office in rear garden
36, Salop Street, Penarth
Received 11 Mar 2022
Approved2022/00571/FUL
Retain boundary fence and gates as built replacing approved ( 2021/01186/FUL of 14/12/2021 ) brick wall with metal fencing due to structural instability
The Waverley Care Centre, 122-124, Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 3 May 2022
Withdrawn2024/00751/LAW
Two new windows in the side elevation
22 Forrest Road, Penarth
Received 22 Aug 2024
Approved2020/01585/LBC
Renovation of Grade II Listed vacant shop at 73 Eastgate and installation mezzanine structure. Renovation of rear cottage to create two apartments. Renovation and extension of rear coach house to create a new family dwelling. Provision of associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity space
73, Eastgate, Cowbridge
Received 31 Dec 2020
Refused2023/00914/FUL
The addition of a fully insulated garden office to the front garden to enable home working
Bryn Sion Chapel House, Penylan Road, St. Brides Major
Received 5 Sept 2023
Approved2025/00349/FUL
Conversion of existing garage into living room with proposed window to replace garage door.
22, Heol Cae Pwll, Colwinston
Received 4 Apr 2025
Refused2022/00903/FUL
Proposed detached garage, repositioned entrance drive with access onto the highway, and curtilage extension, which will allow safe vehicular access onto the highway.
Whips Bungalow, Llandough, Cowbridge
Received 5 Aug 2022
Approved2024/01104/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Archaeology) and 8 (CEMP) of Planning Approval 2024/01104/FUL: Proposed erection of stables and creation of manege
Land south of The Westra, Dinas Powys
Received 2 Mar 2026
Approved2024/00471/FUL
Replacement of existing garage with new outbuilding for storage and gym.
22 Victoria Road, Penarth
Received 20 May 2024
Approved2021/01251/FUL
Loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable extension to include raising of existing ridge height
Arkstone, 25, Mountjoy Avenue, Penarth
Received 23 Aug 2021
Approved2022/00229/TCA
Work to Trees in Llantrithyd Conservation Area: G1 pear Trees- reduction to lower crown and re establish good form and shape. T1 Acer- reduction by 30% to re-establish lower canopy. T2 Portugese Laurel- Pollard to 6-7ft in order to re-establish place in boundary hedge
The Old Rectory, Llantrithyd
Received 22 Feb 2022
Approved2022/00539/TCA
Work to tree(s) in a Conservaion Area: Ash tree - fell to ground level to be replaced with Rowan
25B, Archer Road, Penarth
Received 26 Apr 2022

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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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