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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

9,430Searchable applications

363Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 8,365 approved or refused records

686Refused applications

7,679 approved · 686 refused · 528 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Planning information Cymraeg Contact planning Building Control Contacts Local plan Planning Policy Pre-application advice Pre-Application Services

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

Approved2018/00693/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 4 (Building Recording). Planning permission ref: 2018/00693/LBC - Two storey extension to rear to provide sitting room/study at ground floor level, bedroom and shower room to first floor
Ty Fry Lodge, Pendoylan
Received 4 Apr 2023
Approved2020/01131/FUL
Erection of agricultural building and retention of replacement hardstanding area
The Stables, St. Andrews Road, St. Andrews Major
Received 24 Sept 2020
Approved2026/00607/FUL
Mixed-use conversion retaining a ground-floor commercial unit, creating one C3 studio and one four-person C4 HMO with new rear dormer and external staircase
117, High Street, Barry
Received 14 Aug 2026
Approved2025/00292/RG3
Installation of new solid oak free-standing lean-to pergola for the purposes of an outdoor teaching area Installation of solar P.V. panel system to existing nursery roof
Rhws Junior Primary School, Fontygary Road, Rhoose
Received 19 Mar 2025
Appeal Allowed2023/00566/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
Received 30 May 2023
Approved2025/00569/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No 17 of 1998 - Pollarding of Lime Tree.
St Margarets, 46 Stanwell Road, Penarth
Received 12 Jun 2025
Approved2022/00131/FUL
Proposed erection of hay barn and formation of horse manege
Foxes Hollow, Michaelston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 8 Feb 2022
Refusal - Enforcement2021/01300/FUL
Erect a 5" feather edge fence to part of the front and the side of the property. The fence proposed is to be of the height 1.95 metres and will be behind the existing retaining wall
Ty Cerrig, Groes Faen Road, Peterston Super Ely
Received 3 Sept 2021
Approved2021/00125/FUL
Converting existing garage into habitable living space. Existing doors on the front of garage to be replaced with window.
77, Burdons Close, Wenvoe
Received 29 Jan 2021
Approved2020/01070/FUL
Removal and replacement of single story roof. Hipped roof changed to gable end wall. Addition of conservation roof lights. New additional window to elevation facing Holmsdale Place
Southgate Cottage, 2, Holmesdale Place, Penarth
Received 10 Sept 2020
Approved2024/00039/TCA
Work to Tree in Cowbridge Conservation Area: T1 Ash - reduce end weighted limb by 3m approx
The Buffers, Cardiff Road, Cowbridge
Received 19 Jan 2024
Approved2024/00319/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment application to make an amendment to the sliding door originally proposed at the rear (ground floor of the kitchen) to be replaced by a picture window in respect of planning permission ref. 2024/00319/FUL.
26 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Received 16 Jan 2025
Approved2024/00757/FUL
Single storey front Porch, single storey side Utility and first floor side extension over existing ground floor extension
15 Church View Close, Llandough, Penarth
Received 25 Aug 2024
Pending2021/00379/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials details). Planning approval 2021/00379/FUL - The construction of a new primary school, access, car parking, landscaping and associated works
Land at Barry Waterfront
Received 1 Oct 2021
Approved2021/00574/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - reduce the size of the side extension. Planning approval 2021/00574/FUL - Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of a new single storey side and rear extension plus all associated works
77, Shakespeare Avenue, Penarth
Received 27 Jul 2021
Approved2022/00945/FUL
Demolish existing side garage. Construct two storey side extension with first floor balcony to front and dormer roof extension with balcony
41, Marine Drive, Barry
Received 19 Aug 2022
Approved2023/00113/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to Changes to the external walls. For plannnig ref: 2023/00113/FUL - Demolition of single storey extension and construction of new single storey extension
11, Ham Lane South, Llantwit Major
Received 30 Oct 2024
Withdrawn2026/00498/FUL
To vary a condition, condition 4 (scope of window and door repair) of 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 1 Jul 2026
Approved2025/00399/FUL
Proposed rear single storey including external and internal material alterations
18, Upper Cosmeston Farm, Penarth
Received 17 Apr 2025
Approved2021/01245/FUL
Proposed garage conversion and widening of drive for replacement parking space and garden shed. Alterations to fenestration
1, Heol Yr Ysgol, St. Brides Major
Received 23 Aug 2021
Approved2022/00294/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 31 (CEMP) - Planning permission ref 2022/00294/HYB - Hybrid planning application comprising of a full application for extra-care accommodation and associated highways, landscaping and drainage works and outline application for residential development and associated works with all matters reserved except for access
Land adjacent to Oak Court, Myrtle Close, Penarth
Received 15 Apr 2024
Approved2021/00478/FUL
Development of a hot food takeaway unit (Use Class A3) associated with the existing Forage Farm shop
Penllyn Estate Farm, Llwynhelig, Cowbridge
Received 1 Apr 2021
Approved2023/01110/FUL
Two storey extension to side of property
17, Maillards Haven, Penarth
Received 7 Nov 2023
Approved2023/00285/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to 1. Atrium - reduced height 2. Main Hall - reduced height 3. Sports Hall - window removed 4. Main Hall - window size reduced 5. Louvres above windows - replaced with matching panels (louvres not required) 6. Roof Drainage - downpipes locations confirmed 7. Window Elevation Layouts - amended to accord with internal room arrangement 8. New Soldier Courses - added for elevation visual enhancement; 9. Standalone Louvres - added where necessary; 10. Materials Update - Red fibre cement cladding replaced with textured red standing seam cladding 11. General Office Curtain Walling - new brick sections added for elevation visual enhancement. For planning ref 2023/00285/RG3 - Proposed replacement St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School including access, parking, landscape works, formal and informal recreation space, and demolition of the existing school.
St Richard Gwyn RC High School, St Andrews Major
Received 13 May 2025

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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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