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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
9,484Searchable applications
363Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,412 approved or refused records
688Refused applications

7,724 approved · 688 refused · 535 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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  1. Approved2025/01270/FUL

    Demolition of an existing balcony in rear garden. Construction of a new steel balcony with glass balustrades.

    11, Millbrook Heights, Dinas Powys

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  2. Approved2024/00750/FUL

    Replacement of windows and external doors. Thermal upgrade of the conservatory roof with an insulated slate roof. Improved access with new external entrance ramp. Existing store room to be converted into Adult changing room. New Air source heat pump to be installed, with 5 small floor mounted heat pump units. Units to be fenced in vertical timber cladding for protection. 8 No. New PV panels to be installed to the roof.

    Amelia Trust Farm, Walterston

    Received 21 Aug 2024
  3. Appeal Allowed2020/01504/FUL

    Retrospective application to regularise the "as built" development relative to planning permission ref 2019/00696/FUL for a proposed stable block / agricultural machinery store, and associated proposed additional changes, including changes to fenestration and internal changes

    Hensol Cottage, Welsh St Donats

    Received 8 Dec 2020
  4. Approved2021/00157/FUL

    Proposed kitchen extension to the side of the property

    West Hay, 42, West Farm Road, Ogmore By Sea

    Received 9 Feb 2021
  5. Approved2024/00138/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 8. (Material Details) and 14. (CEMP) Planning Permission reference 2024/00138/FUL. Projection of existing single storey extension at front of building and construction of planter area and disabled access ramp. Conversion of part of Lower Ground Floor to ancillary cooking school for use in connection with proposed restaurant. Provision of kitchen extractor flue on rear elevation. Construction of 2 no dormers on rear roof slope and alteration to first floor to create extended flat for staff accommodation. at Pier And Piano, 40-42, Windsor Road, Penarth.

    40-42 Pier And Piano, Windsor Road, Penarth

    Received 13 Mar 2025
  6. Approved2024/00673/TCA

    Work to trees in Cowbridge Conservation Area: Felling of Sycamore Tree in Holy Cross Churchyard and grind out stump, felling of second Sycamore, poison both stumps

    Holy Cross Church, Church Street, Cowbridge

    Received 25 Jul 2024
  7. Approved2025/01149/FUL

    Installation of new digital communications kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display.

    Opposite 80 Holton Road, Barry

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  8. Approved2026/00323/FUL

    To install 15 solar panels on the roof (10 on south facing roof, 5 on west facing roof).

    Seaview, St Athan

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  9. Approved2026/00512/PNA

    Hay and straw bale storage shed.

    Bryn Onnen Farm, Lime Kiln Lane, Llangan

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  10. Approved2026/00428/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No.3 1977: 1. Sectioning and Removal of 1 storm damaged Cedar Tree (T1) 2. Crown lift and reduction of 3 poorly managed trees along with dead and damaged branches (T2, T3, T4).

    The Mount, Windmill Lane, Llantwit Major

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  11. Approved2024/00891/LAW

    To build a secure garage to accommodate a small car at the end of an existing driveway.

    7 Rectory Road Lane, Penarth.

    Received 1 Oct 2024
  12. Approved2024/00581/FUL

    Extend existing porch and office

    10 The Paddock,Cowbridge

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  13. Approved2020/01517/FUL

    Ground Floor Rear Extension, First Floor Side Extension, Creation of First Floor above existing Milking Parlour, Internal and External Alterations. Detached Garage

    Persondy, Treoes

    Received 10 Dec 2020
  14. Approved2026/00383/FUL

    Small single storey extension to rear of property.

    74 Wordsworth Avenue, Penarth

    Received 18 May 2026
  15. Approved2024/00577/FUL

    Demolition of portacabin units and extensions to existing buildings, change of use of two school buildings to provide 3no. dwellings, development of 3no. new build dwellings, access, parking, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated works.

    Llancarfan Primary School, School Lane, Llancarfan

    Received 27 Jun 2024
  16. Approved2023/00080/LBC

    Minor design changes to the plans and elevations. approved under listed building consent 2020/01585/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 (amended plans and description)

    73, Eastgate, Cowbridge

    Received 26 Jan 2023
  17. Refused2025/00611/ADV

    Proposal to install 3x Fascia, 1x Projection sign, 1x Vinyl

    44a Tesco Express, High Street, Cowbridge

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  18. Pending2018/01421/5/CD

    Discharge of Condition 7. (POS) For Planning permission 2018/01421/OUT- Outline planning application for residential development and all associated works at land to the north of Heol Y Pentir, Rhoose (all matters reserved).

    Land to the North of Heol y Pentir, Rhoose

    Received 8 Aug 2024
  19. Approved2022/00231/FUL

    Construct single storey orangery rear extension

    27, Burdons Close, Wenvoe

    Received 22 Feb 2022
  20. Approved2021/00461/TCA

    Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: There are 11 Ash trees along the bank of Nant Llancarfan within my property, that are at various stages of Ash Dieback. Also 4 willow trees of poor form, all these trees removed and to plant various replacement Willows along the bank A clump of 8 Sycamore trees in my garden should be removed as it is encroaching on the shed. This tree does not add to the crown of the trees. The others are planned to be pollarded to about 15-20 feet as previously.

    New Mill Cottage, Llancarfan

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  21. Refused2024/00174/FUL

    Proposed use of existing access to provide additional car only access to West Farm Stable. Existing access through West Farm to be retained for larger vehicles for access to West Farm Stable

    West Farm/West Farm Stable, West Street, Llantwit Major

    Received 20 Feb 2024
  22. Approved2026/00132/FUL

    Provide storage container to northern point of sport field to store sport equipment and other village hall-related items

    Colwinston Village Hall, Maes Y Bryn, Colwinston

    Received 16 Feb 2026
  23. Approved2026/00452/TCA

    Removal of two Leyland Cypress Pine trees located outside the front door and adjacent to the path of the property.

    18 Victoria Road, Penarth

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  24. Refused2022/00961/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order 1987, No. 3, Chestnut tree at front of property to be cut back due to growth and overhanging into 80, Victoria Road

    78, Victoria Road, Penarth

    Received 23 Aug 2022

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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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