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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
9,589Searchable applications
363Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,506 approved or refused records
694Refused applications

7,812 approved · 694 refused · 543 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Approved2022/00851/FUL

    Single storey extension to side and rear

    Red Gables, Sully Road, Penarth

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  2. Approved2025/00670/LAW

    Replacement of a conservatory on rear elevation with an extension; installation of a round first floor window on the front elevation & installation of a first floor bathroom window on side elevation with obscure glazing

    3 Parklands, Corntown

    Received 3 Jul 2025
  3. Approved2022/00831/TCA

    Works to Trees in Penarth Conservation Area: Removal of 1 weeping Ash tree (T0001) in the front of the property due to Ash Dieback disease. Light pruning work (crown lifting by 1m, secondary/tertiary branches only) on one Ash (T002), one Silver Birch (T003) at the rear of the property to prevent obstruction to the rear lane. 1-2m lateral crown reduction on one Walnut tree (T004) in the neighboring property to prevent obstruction to garden footpath

    9 Paget Place, Penarth

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  4. Approved2022/01011/FUL

    Demolition of the existing St. Barucs Church and redevelopment to provide residential development and associated works

    Church Of Saint Baruc, Phyllis Street, Barry

    Received 12 Sept 2022
  5. Approved2023/01038/FUL

    Remodelling of existing house, to create new modern glass window bays, entrance porch and single storey rear extension.

    Grantham House, Pencoedtre Lane, Barry

    Received 19 Oct 2023
  6. Approved2024/00182/FUL

    Variation of Condition 1 (Agricultural Occupancy) of Planning Permission 1989/00805/FUL: Erection of dwelling house

    Castle Lodge Farm, Broad Close Lane, Llancarfan

    Received 26 Feb 2024
  7. Withdrawn2025/00772/FUL

    Proposed new crossover and drive.

    1 Heol St. Cattwg, Pendoylan

    Received 4 Aug 2025
  8. Approved2025/00818/TCA

    Line of conifers G1 running along boundary with neighbouring property to be reduced in height by roughly a meter or 2 to last pruning points. T1 conifer to be removed.

    Poppins, Llysworney, Cowbridge

    Received 11 Aug 2025
  9. Approved2025/00859/LAW

    Install 99 solar panels to roof of property

    Unit 15, Espex Batteries, Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry

    Received 19 Aug 2025
  10. Approved2022/00278/3/NMA

    Non Material Amendment - Amend Wording of Condition 5 - CEMP; Remove Condition 11 and revise Condition 10 as follows: Prior to any reuse or disposal of topsoil, the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: 1. A soils resource analysis provisions in accordance with the 2009 DEFRA Construction Code of Practice for the sustainable use of soils on construction sites that delineates, characterises and quantifies all re-usable topsoil and subsoil resources on the site. 2.A soil resource plan (SRP) preapred by a qualified soil scientist, based on the soil analysis, shall set out the methods and equipment to be used for re-use and/or disposal of all site topsoil and subsoil and hsall included details of an auditable system of site monitoring by a qualified soil scienetist to ensure the correct implementation of the SRP. Works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Also revision of the wording of Condition 5 CEMP to ‘should be submitted and be sufficiently developed to allow construction to commence, then updated accordingly and approved by the local planning authority where required’. Planning permission ref: 2022/00278/RG3 - Transport interchange to integrate bus and rail travel. The transport interchange will utilise the existing council ground level car park area to the east of the Docks offices, creating a circulatory route for buses and taxis, with a central landscaped area with seating, cycle stands and allowing for potential cycle hub / cafe unit and 'Next-bikes' in the future (this would be a separate planning application). The scheme will also have secure cycle lockers and future proof for electric vehicle charging of both buses and taxis. New bus shelters with interactive displays, and new LED lighting to current standards will also be installed

    Dock Office, Subway Road, Barry

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  11. Approved2025/00327/TPO

    Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order 1976/00002/TREE - Removal of heavy leaning limb, as they're not proposing to cut the whole tree down.

    Chestnuts, Ewenny Road, Wick

    Received 27 Mar 2025
  12. Withdrawn2022/01194/FUL

    Internal Alterations, replacement and extension of existing utility room

    Fairview House, St. Hilary

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  13. Approved2024/00050/TCA

    Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: ID no: 001. Likely Failure Point: Branches. Action Needed: Takedown Sycamore growing too close to the church which is weighted towards the church and infected with honey fungus

    Church Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Tredogan Road, Penmark

    Received 24 Jan 2024
  14. Approved2024/01120/LBC

    Installation of a new internal full height glazed partition system on the 1st floor Library area to consist of a 25mm thick single glazed frameless partitioning system and matching doors, with a narrow side timber stud and plasterboard framing around the perimeter heating pipe location.

    Penarth Library, Stanwell Road, Penarth

    Received 27 Nov 2024
  15. Approved2022/00399/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition no. 3 (Materials) for Planning Application Ref: 2022/00399/FUL - Demolition of existing house and construction of replacement house at Eden Cottage, Church Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

    Eden Cottage, Church Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

    Received 5 Jun 2024
  16. Approved2025/00905/FUL

    First floor extension in place of existing balcony.

    29 Trem Y Bae, Penarth

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  17. Approved2023/00504/FUL

    Change of use of existing enclosed land to private garden

    Land East of Plas Dorlan (site of former Royal British Legion Club), High Street, Cowbridge

    Received 16 May 2023
  18. Approved2025/00460/FUL

    Variation of Condition of Planning Approval 2020/00244/FUL: Retention of existing temporary buildings and the continued use of land at Argoed Isha Quarry as a CPCS training centre for a temporary period of five years.

    Argoed Isha Quarry, Llansannor, Llanharry

    Received 12 May 2025
  19. Approved2022/00263/FUL

    In-fill single extension at sheltered accommodation

    22 and 24, Pardoe Crescent, Barry

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  20. Approved2025/01295/FUL

    Solar shading awning structures and additional balcony to South Elevation and re-grading of garden levels

    Eden Cottage, Church Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

    Received 19 Dec 2025
  21. Approved2020/01252/2/NMA

    Non Material amendment. Change of material from hanging concrete tiles to fibre cement tongue and grooved cladding. Planning approval 2020/01252/FUL - First floor extension, including dormer roof alterations and internal alterations

    Waun Wen, Maendy

    Received 5 Aug 2021
  22. Approved2024/00677/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 20. (Ecology Protection and Management Plan DRAFT for plannig ref 2024/00677/FUL - Variation of Conditions 1, 15, and 16 of Planning Permission 2016/00551/FUL to allow for an amended restoration landform and drainage system

    Aberthaw North Quarry, Castle Road, Aberthaw

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  23. Pending2023/00001/DNS/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 17 (Historic Environment Mitigation) & 18 (Archaeologist Watching Brief) of Planning Approval 2023/00001/DNS: A ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm with an electrical generating capacity of up to 35MW together with associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works.

    Land at Fonmon, West of Cardiff Airport, Vale of Glamorgan

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  24. Refused2025/00354/FUL

    Storage Shed for bee keeping equipment, log burner and additional smaller shed for storage

    Land to the South of Howe Mill Farm, St Mary Church

    Received 20 Apr 2025

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