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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

9,512Searchable applications

363Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 8,439 approved or refused records

688Refused applications

7,751 approved · 688 refused · 536 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2022/00578/FUL
Single storey rear extension and redevelopment of the ground floor allowing the creation of a downstairs bathroom with independant access.
Westmoor Barn, Primrose Hill, Cowbridge
Received 4 May 2022
Approved2026/00064/FUL
Erection of vertical timber fencing
33, Churchfields,Barry
Received 26 Jan 2026
Approved2022/00212/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3.(Materials Details) 4.(Details / Additional Details) for planning ref 2022/00212/FUL - Two storey extension and entrance porch to existing converted barn dwelling, conversion of existing adjoining single storey barn and construction of a garage on the ground of a previous barn
Glebe Field Barn, Llandow, Cowbridge
Received 5 Sept 2025
Approved2022/00402/FUL
Change of use of photography studio to a live/work unit comprising part music studio and part residential dwelling.
Trinity Church Studios, Trinity Street, Barry
Received 28 Mar 2022
Approved2021/00709/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in St Bride's Major Conservation Area: Sectioning down and removal of one Sycamore tree (T1); works to two mature Copper Beech trees (T2 and T3) - minor crown lifting, removal of dead wood and cross overs - reduction of branches overhanging property and grossly end loading
Kings Hall, Wick Road, St. Brides Major
Received 18 May 2021
Approved2021/00120/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Replacing the approved stone wall finish, with a timber boarded finish on the new kitchen/dining extension at the rear of the property. Planning approval 2021/00120/FUL - Repairs and alterations to the existing listed building; demolition of a modern extension and the addition of two new extensions
To Hesg, Colhugh Street, Llantwit Major
Received 12 May 2022
Approved2022/00430/FUL
Demolition and rebuilding of the rear extension
8, Castle Green, St. Georges Super Ely
Received 4 Apr 2022
Approved2020/01356/FUL
Single storey rear dwelling extension and a single storey rear garage extension
13, Victoria Square, Penarth
Received 10 Nov 2020
Approved2021/01747/FUL
Proposed extension to existing garage complete with dropped kerb (un-classified road)
81, Arlington Road, Sully
Received 13 Dec 2021
Approved2022/01030/FUL
Proposed 2 storey extension to side elevation, extension of existing porch to front elevation and single storey extension to rear elevation
256, Barry Road, Barry
Received 15 Sept 2022
Approved2020/01181/FUL
Proposed single storey partial side and rear extension to provide additional living space
10, Church Hill Close, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 6 Oct 2020
Approved2021/01382/ADV
Erection of illuminated advertisement at Kilo One
Kilo One (Rubb Hanger), Land between Aston Martin Lagonda and Taxiway Echo, Bro Tathan, St. Athan
Received 22 Sept 2021
Approved2020/01125/FUL
Conversion of existing garage to create holiday let accommodation, addition of second storey and balcony to rear
The Orchard, Lon Yr Eglwys, St. Brides Major
Received 22 Sept 2020
Approved2026/00416/FUL
Demolish existing single storey rear extension and contruct replacement single storey rear extension; all with the associated external works including fenestration alterations to the side elevation and ground level reductions.
Fairways, 59 Highwalls Avenue, Dinas Powys
Received 1 Jun 2026
Approved2020/01293/5/CD
Discharge of Condition 4.(Material Samples ) for planning ref; 2020/01293/LBC - Proposed change of use of redundant stables to holiday let
Castle Upon Alun House, St. Brides Major
Received 29 Jan 2025
Pending2019/01371/4/NMA
Non Material Amendment to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) to reflect as-built development of Planning Approval 2019/01371/RES: Landscaping in so far as it relates to the East Quay phase of development (Planning Permission ref. 2014/00229/EAO)
East Quay Public Open Space, Barry Waterfront
Received 24 Sept 2026
Pending2022/00958/FUL
Residential development of up to 105 dwellings, open space and associated highway and drainage infrastructure
Land between Windmill Lane and St Athan Road, Cowbridge
Received 25 Aug 2022
Approved2024/00625/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 4. (Alternative Tile) for planning ref 2024/00625/FUL
25 Gelyn Y Cler, Barry
Received 31 Oct 2024
Approved2026/00268/LAW
Construction of single storey garden room under permitted development rights.
Greystones, Factory Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 8 Apr 2026
Approved2021/01444/RG3
Demolition of existing clinic building and construction of 100% affordable flatted development consisting of 12 one-bedroom units including associated works
Colcot Health Clinic, Winston Road, Barry
Received 1 Oct 2021
Approved2024/00832/FUL
Application for the change of use from Lloyds Bank (A2) to Dominos (A3)
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc, 9 Boverton Road, Llantwit Major
Received 16 Sept 2024
Approved2024/00243/FUL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Consent 2022/01382/FUL: Proposed single storey front extension with terrace above, single storey rear extension and other internal alterations to property
3-4, Uppercliff Close, Penarth
Received 15 Mar 2024
Withdrawn2025/00407/LAW
Retain extension over an existing cattle feeding passage
Cattle shed at Pitcot Farm, Wick Road, St Brides Major, Bridgend
Received 25 Apr 2025
Approved2021/00064/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Materials Details) and 8 (Ecology). Planning permission ref: 2021/00064/FUL - Proposed detached dwelling
Castle Brook Lodge, Llanmaes
Received 24 Mar 2023

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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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