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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
9,467Searchable applications
363Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,396 approved or refused records
688Refused applications

7,708 approved · 688 refused · 534 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Approved2022/00896/FUL

    Proposed two storey extension to rear and replacement single storey side extension. Alterations to drive to form new vehicle access from Cherwell Road

    10, Cherwell Road, Penarth

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  2. Approved2025/01004/TCA

    Tree works required to facilitate the ongoing construction and occupation of the approved development under planning permission 2024/00565/FUL: T1 - Trim back to achieve 1m clearance from building, T2, T3 and T14 - Crown Lift, G13 Conifers - Trim back and reduce height by 1m

    Former Cowbridge Police Station, Cowbridge

    Received 9 Oct 2025
  3. Withdrawn2023/01004/FUL

    Application for the change of use from A1 to mixed use comprising A1, A2 and A3 use

    Greggs, 3, The Precinct, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major

    Received 9 Oct 2023
  4. Approved2026/00168/LBC

    Listed Building consent for conversion and extension of barn into a dwelling.

    Green Isha Farm, Llantwit Road, Wick, Cowbridge

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  5. Approved2024/00729/LBC

    To replace a door (non opening) with a full height window replicating the other windows in the building.

    2 Benjamin Hall, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  6. Approved2023/00285/2/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - An amendment to change condition 12 from: Notwithstanding the submitted plans, prior to the commencement of any works, the following engineering details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority: • Details of the proposed vision splay to the western exit (To include the setting back of the mesh boundary fence adjacent to Argae Lane) • Details of footways/cycleways • Kerbing • Crossing points • Boundary treatments • Lighting • Surfacing • Road markings • Signage The agreed details shall be brought into use prior to the beneficial use of the new school site and thereafter retained at all times. Change condition 12 to: Notwithstanding the submitted plans, prior to the commencement of any works listed below, the following engineering details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authorityFor 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, Argae Lane, St Andrews Major

    Received 3 Oct 2025
  7. Approved2024/00197/LAW

    Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden of the property

    College Lodge, Town Mill Road, Cowbridge

    Received 1 Mar 2024
  8. Approved2021/00055/FUL

    Attic conversion comprising of increase in roof ridge height and insertion of roof windows to front and back

    Bank Cottage, Flemingston Road, Flemingston

    Received 19 Jan 2021
  9. Approved2022/00314/TPO

    Works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order No. 20 2004

    Tesco Extra, access roads Tesco and Marks and Spencer, Culverhouse Cross

    Received 11 Mar 2022
  10. Approved2020/01388/FUL

    Single storey extension and internal alterations, with part 2 storey extension, including balcony over flat roof.

    7, Westward Rise, Barry

    Received 12 Nov 2020
  11. Approved2022/00731/FUL

    Proposed construction of 7 industrial units in 2 blocks, car and cycle parking, refuse storage facilities

    Units 9, 10 and 11a, Heritage Business Park, Wick Road, Llantwit Major

    Received 20 Jun 2022
  12. Approved2023/00192/TCA

    Crown lift works to Sycamore Tree within the Flemingston Conservation Area

    Flemingston Road, Flemingston

    Received 22 Feb 2023
  13. Refused2023/01184/FUL

    Proposed retrospective planning application to retain existing timber machinery and general store for use incidental to the agricultural use of the land and extension to garden and retention of decking with a new post and wire fence between proposed garden extension and the agricultural land

    1, Drope Terrace, Drope, St. Georges Super Ely

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  14. Approved2024/00190/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area : T1 - Beech - reduce crown by 25%

    17, Church Avenue, Penarth

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  15. Approved2021/00254/FUL

    Proposed stable building

    The Lawns, Cwrt Yr Ala Road, Wenvoe

    Received 22 Feb 2021
  16. Approved2025/00785/FUL

    First Floor extension with French doors and Juliet balcony, over existing ground floor extension to create additional bedroom.

    50, Smithies Avenue, Sully

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  17. Withdrawn2018/01354/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - The proposed amendments are detailed in the Supporting Statement provided with this application. Planning approval 2018/01354/FUL - Construction of 6 no. 2-bed apartments and 2 no. 3-bed duplex apartments with associated car parking and private amenity space

    The Former Royal British Legion Club, High Street, Cowbridge

    Received 1 Sept 2021
  18. Approved2025/01206/FUL

    Retention of Farm Outbuilding

    Coach House Farm, Cwrt -Y -Ala Rd, Michaelston Le Pit Dinas Powys

    Received 25 Nov 2025
  19. Approved2020/01557/1/CD

    Discharge of condition 4 a (drawings) and b (Method Statement). Previous approval 2020/01557/LBC - Erection of flue through stable yard cottage porch roof. Installation of new WC to GF of tower and construction of underground foul drainage within stable court. Installation of boiler & associated equipment in existing in garage/coach house. Installation of new timber windows to east elevation incorporating slim line double glazed units at penllyn Castle.

    Penllyn Castle, Penllyn, Cowbridge, CF71 7RQ

    Received 18 Mar 2021
  20. Approved2026/00073/FUL

    Installation of woodburner and associated flue.

    Oddfellows Lodge, Monknash

    Received 29 Jan 2026
  21. Approved2016/00849/FUL

    Redevelopment and change of use of former care facility to provide 6 apartments, plus 3 new terrace houses on the existing car park of the property, including associated car parking, landscaping and improvement works to the existing boundary wall and arboriculture

    Gardenhurst Resource Centre, Holmesdale Place, Penarth

    Received 11 Jul 2016
  22. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2019/00921/2/CD

    Discharge of Condition 6.(Window, Louvres, Doors and bridge balustrades) for plannig ref 2019/00921/LBC - Change of use to the existing building to provide a restaurant (use Class A3), including commercial space and ancillary works

    Former Public Toilets, Friars Road, Nells Point, Barry Island

    Received 20 Jan 2026
  23. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2019/00597/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 8.(Landscaping Scheme) 9.(Landscaping Implementation) 10.(Bio diversity enhancements) for planning ref 2019/00597/FUL - Proposed alteration and extension of existing dwelling and residential development of 2 detached dwellings within the curtilage of site with new access

    Sunbeams, Twyncyn, Dinas Powys

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  24. Approved2018/01114/1/NMA

    The proposed amendment is to incorporate the car port with the single garage to form a double garage under the same single common pitched roof

    16, Oyster Bend, Sully

    Received 19 Aug 2020

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