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Vale of Glamorgan Council
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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

9,853Searchable applications

370Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 8,739 approved or refused records

703Refused applications

8,036 approved · 703 refused · 558 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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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

Refused2022/01084/FUL
Formation of event parking area for equestrian use (part retrospective)
New House, Pantwilkin Stables, Aberthin
Received 3 Oct 2022
Approved2026/00398/FUL
Replacing existing roof tiles with new roof tiles. Installing built in, integrated solar panels onto roof. Installing new soffits and fascia and down pipes for drainage. Removal of chimney stack.
3 Dinas Road, Penarth
Received 21 May 2026
Approved2019/00796/2/CD
Discharge condition 8 (levels - ground, floors, eaves, roof) of planning permission 2019/00796/FUL ("Demolition of existing dwellings and associated outbuildings. Replacement dwelling with new ancillary buildings and open air swimming pool")
The Meadows, Peterston Super Ely
Received 2 Oct 2020
Approved2020/00403/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3 - Foul, Land and Surface Water Drainage Details; 4 - Materials Details; 6 - Biodiversity Strategy; 7 - Landscaping and 9 - Roof Window of planning approval 2020/00403/FUL - [Roof alterations, extension and conversion of existing cattle shed to holiday let]
Gelliaraul Farm, Lime Kiln Lane, Llangan
Received 14 Dec 2020
Approved2021/01065/FUL
Demolition of existing timber stables and construction of replacement new stone clad stables
Wilton House, Sigingstone
Received 19 Jul 2021
Approved2020/01463/FUL
Existing single storey side extension to be replaced with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension and porch.
3, Robinswood Crescent, Penarth
Received 30 Nov 2020
Approved2021/01460/PNT
Removal of existing 6No. antennas, 6No. RRU units, 2No. equipment cabinets and other ancillary equipment; Relocation of existing 3m sq. free standing support frame c/w yoke bracket; Installation of 6No. replacement antennas, with the height to top of antennas at 16.90m AGL; 15No. ERS units; 2No. replacement equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment thereto
Existing telecommunications site on rooftop of Barry Gymnasium, Paget Road, Barry
Received 7 Oct 2021
Approved2023/00597/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials - Oak Beams), 4 (Materials Details - Concrete lintels and stone soldiers), 5 (Materials Details - Lime Mortar) and 6 (Method Statement - Oak Beams). Planning permission ref: 2023/00597/LBC - Alteration of front door opening to widen by the removal of 2 stone/cement nibs to original opening formed of original stone quoins. Replacement of rotten lintels with appropriate materials
Castle Upon Alun House, St. Brides Major
Received 14 Sept 2023
Approved2023/00938/FUL
Double garage converted to a gym for both commercial and personal use. Currently being used for personal use and for personal training clients. Currently there is a maximum of 3 clients per class. Earliest use 7:00am. Latest use 8pm.
Tan Y Lan House, Pant Ruthin Fach Lane, St. Mary Hill
Received 14 Sept 2023
Approved2026/00174/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 12.(Method Statement - Repointing) for planning ref 2026/00174/LBC Listed Building Consent to refurbish the internals of the Brewhouse and Portcullis at St Donats Castle, East Drive, St Donats
Atlantic College, St Donats Castle, East Drive, St Donats
Received 1 Jul 2026
Approved2022/01285/FUL
Two storey and single storey extensions including material alterations to the club house. New car parking facility located to the rear of the clubhouse.
Barry Rugby Football Club, Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry
Received 28 Nov 2022
Pending2025/00823/FUL
Retention of 14 no. apartments (Use Class C3) within the existing public house (Use Class A3) and 2-storey side extension (all approved under LPA Ref: 2019/1062/FUL), together with change of use of ground floor and remainder of first floor of existing public house (Use Class A3) to provide 8 no. apartments (Use Class C3), external alterations, repositioned vehicular access, provision of 15 no. car parking spaces, cycle storage, bin storage, drainage and ancillary works.
Castle Hotel, Jewel Street, Barry
Received 12 Aug 2025
Approved2024/00555/FUL
Proposed single storey rear and side kitchen extension and new front entrance porch.
7, Tennyson Road, Penarth
Received 17 Jun 2024
Approved2023/01122/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area: T1 - Sycamore - dead standing tree - Removal
The Buffers, Cardiff Road, Cowbridge
Received 13 Nov 2023
Approved2021/00150/FUL
Single storey side extension
68, Victoria Road, Penarth
Received 5 Feb 2021
Approved2022/00103/TCA
Work to Tree in Penarth Conservation Area: Yew Tree in front garden - Reduce overall crown by up to 0.5-1.0 m pruning back to appropriate pruning points
8 Westbourne Road, Penarth
Received 27 Jan 2022
Approved2021/00321/FUL
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
16, Tudor Place, Llantwit Major
Received 5 Mar 2021
Approved2025/00520/LBC
LBC for conversion of upper floors into residential use including new front and rear access points
33 Lloyds Bank Plc, High Street, Cowbridge
Received 29 May 2025
Approved2020/01187/TCA
Lime on the Western boundary - Remove unstable deadwood >25mm, prune to gain 2m clearance of telephone line and prune out any damaged branches
Parish Church of St. George, St. Georges Super Ely
Received 5 Oct 2020
Approved2022/00754/FUL
Hip to gable loft conversion works with rear pitched roof dormer. Single storey side/rear extension with associated alterations. Removal of the existing detached garage/store. Addition of air source heat pump apparatus and heating system
92, Redlands Road, Penarth
Received 28 Jun 2022
Approved2024/01132/LAW
The provision of the following: Tertiary Treatment Pumping Station (TTPS); Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Plant; Motor Control Centre (MCC) for the TTPS and TSR; Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Ferric Dosing Plant; Dirty Backwash Tank; Clean Backwash Tank; New Final Effluent (FE) Sampling Chamber; New Low Voltage Distribution Board (LVDB); New Final Effluent (FE) Booster Set; and a temporary Contractor’s Compound area.
Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig, Coslech Sewage Treatment Works, Peterston Road, Groesfaen
Received 29 Nov 2024
Approved2024/00186/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area : Ash tree in garden signs of Ash die back and has recommended pollard to remove danger of falling deadwood and debris
39, Bron Awelon, Barry
Received 23 Feb 2024
Approved2020/00742/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 15 - Means of Enclosure. Planning permission: 2020/00742/RG3 - Proposed replacement primary school including associated works
St. Davids Church Of Wales Primary School Lane - Colwinston Village To Golygfa Colwinston CF71 7NL
Received 26 Jan 2021
Approved2017/00841/6/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Re-wording of Condition 3. Planning Permission Ref : 2017/00841/RES Phase 1 of the development consisting of 169 dwellings with associated access, roads and footpaths, landscaping, public open space and other ancillary works
Land at Northwest Cowbridge
Received 25 Sept 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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