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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

9,791Searchable applications

368Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 8,692 approved or refused records

703Refused applications

7,989 approved · 703 refused · 551 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2022/00467/TPO
Work to Trees covered by Tree Preservation Order No.2 of 1954 : Continual ongoing maintenance of Castle Wood
Castle Wood, Western side of Lettons Way, Dinas Powys
Received 6 Apr 2022
Refused2025/00239/FUL
Proposed flue
Earth Sheltered House, Land South of A48, Bonvilston
Received 6 Mar 2025
Refused2024/00009/FUL
Reduce fence around front garden from 1.8 metres to 1.2 metres
22, Clos Peiriant, Barry
Received 5 Jan 2024
Approved2021/01450/FUL
Ground floor and first floor extensions to the front. External and internal alterations
20, Tyle House Close, Llanmaes
Received 5 Oct 2021
Approved2020/01042/TCA
Work to trees in St Hilary Conservation Area: Removal of 2 conifer trees
Manor Piece, St Hilary
Received 7 Sept 2020
Approved2021/00258/FUL
Proposed two storey rear extension featuring a Juliette balcony
3, Church Crescent, St. Hilary
Received 22 Feb 2021
Approved2025/00959/TCA
Fell T1 (Windmill palm) and fell T2 (Scots pine)
20 Cwrt-y-vil Road, Penarth
Received 24 Sept 2025
Approved2023/00903/FUL
Single storey extension to rear of property together with side extension and balcony at first floor over ground floor utility room, to provide additional kitchen and bathroom space respectively
12, Beverley Street, Barry
Received 30 Aug 2023
Approved2025/00289/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 15. (CEMP). Planning permission 2025/00289/FUL: Change of Use From A1 - Bikers Clothing Sales to A3 - Restaurant - Little Island at 12 Paget Road, Barry.
12A Paget Road, Barry, CF62 5TQ
Received 30 Jul 2025
Approved2023/01057/2/CD
Discharge of Conditions 11.(new window/door openings and lintel details) 13.( no additional flues, vents etc_ for planning ref: 2023/01057/LBC - Proposed 3 domestic units and 1 retail/cafe/office. The objective is to bring the building back into a viable use and thus secure its future at The Market Place Restaurant, 66, High Street, Cowbridge
The Market Place Restaurant, 66 High Street, Cowbridge
Received 30 Dec 2024
Approved2025/01024/TCA
Removal of Conifer Tree and stump
Millwood, Tredogan Road, Penmark
Received 16 Oct 2025
Refused2020/00175/FUL
Variation of Condition 1 of 2015/00078/FUL to extend the time for implementation
Dickens, 26, Forrest Road, Penarth
Received 17 Feb 2020
Approved2023/01246/OUT
Outline planning application to build four detached dwellings
Willow Cottage, Treoes
Received 15 Dec 2023
Pending2023/01140/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Balcony Screen), 4 (Means of Enclosure) of Planning Permission 2023/01140/RES - Reserved matters application (scale, appearance, landscape, layout), pursuant to application 2020/00775/OUT for the construction of 56 residential dwellings (C3) and associated infrastructure
Former Railway Sidings, Ffordd y Mileniwm, Barry
Received 17 Sept 2026
Approved2021/01717/FUL
Third floor window to door changes, including balcony to East elevation and Juliette balconies to North elevation
2, Plas Glen Rosa, Penarth Portway, Penarth
Received 6 Dec 2021
Approved2022/00278/6/CD
Discharge of Condition 9 (Tree and Landscaping Protection Details). 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 23 Jan 2023
Approved2026/00136/FUL
Proposed single storey side extension and other internal alterations to existing property
1 Powys Close, Dinas Powys
Received 16 Feb 2026
Pending2026/00646/FUL
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, front double storey porch, loft conversion and associated works.
2 Breaksea Close, Sully
Received 1 Sept 2026
Refused2023/01167/FUL
Extension to rear and side of property. Existing downstairs bathroom to be moved into upstairs bedroom. Ground floor to rear on existing footprint to include kitchen and cloakroom. New elevation to side to include entrance hall and car port. First floor to rear on half of existing footprint to include bedroom. First floor to side to include corridor and home office
19, Lavernock Road, Penarth
Received 28 Nov 2023
Approved2022/00294/8/CD
Discharge of Condition 38 (Bat, bird and hedgehog boxes). 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 17 Apr 2024
Approved2022/00502/FUL
Agricultural building for sheep, fodder, farm machinery and equipment
Pantwilkin Stables, Llanquian Road, Aberthin
Received 13 Apr 2022
Approved2025/00857/LAW
Establish the lawful use of Unit 1b for Use Class B2
Lower Greenway Farm, Pen Y Waun To Junction A48, Bonvilston
Received 19 Aug 2025
Pending2023/00001/DNS/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 11.(CEMP) for plannig ref 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 21 Sept 2026
Approved2023/00894/FUL
Installation of new lift shaft and relocation of fire escape stairs
College Fields Nursing Home, College Fields Close, Barry
Received 29 Aug 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.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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