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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
9,899Searchable applications
370Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 8,778 approved or refused records
705Refused applications

8,073 approved · 705 refused · 561 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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  1. Approved2020/00996/FUL

    A new single storey detached outbuilding to include a utility room/home office/exercise room/WC.

    Glan Ynys, Colwinston

    Received 24 Aug 2020
  2. Approved2026/00034/FUL

    Demolition of existing store to front elevation and the construction of a single storey lounge extension and porch to the front elevation in lieu with integral toilet facilities to side elevation

    39, Bramble Avenue, Barry

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  3. Approved2024/01109/FUL

    Two Storey Side Extension, Front Porch and Widening of Driveway

    7, Porth-y-Green Close, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

    Received 25 Nov 2024
  4. Refused2021/01014/FUL

    One new dwelling unit on vacant land

    Land adjacent to Bay View, 3, Old Barry Road, Penarth

    Received 8 Jul 2021
  5. Approved2017/00539/FUL

    Retention of dwelling as built and alterations to access

    Collie Cottage, Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys

    Received 22 May 2017
  6. Approved2023/00051/HYB

    The proposals for the site are the subject of a hybrid application comprising: 1. Full planning permission for engineering works to raise the existing ground levels of the Mole site to a minimum of 9.00m AOD to mitigate against potential future flood risk. 2. Outline planning permission for the development of a watersports centre, associated college/education facility and café on the eastern part of the site. 3. Outline planning permission for residential development of up to 100 dwellings. 4. Outline planning permission for ancillary works, including access, parking, landscaping, public open space and other associated infrastructure.

    No.1 Dock and The Mole, Neptune Road, Barry Waterfront, Barry

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  7. Pending2024/01149/OUT

    Erection of a detached three bedroom residential dwelling, detached garage and container office, with means of access only to be considered at this stage

    Bryn Tynel, Leckwith Road, LLandough

    Received 4 Dec 2024
  8. Approved2022/00751/FUL

    Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and stable, construction of new dwelling, reinstatement of garden to agricultural land, and associated works

    Tyn Y Cae, Pendoylan, Cowbridge

    Received 28 Jun 2022
  9. Pending2025/00343/CAC

    Partial demolition, reconstruction and restoration of existing derelict residential building to provide 4 apartments with 5 new apartments in new extensions to the existing. With new landscaping scheme, car parking areas and ancillary external works at Normandy, 9, Bridgeman Road, Penarth

    Normandy, 9 Bridgeman Road, Penarth

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  10. Approved2025/01201/FUL

    Extensions and alterations to dwelling, including ground and first-floor extensions, a linked single-storey annex, landscaping works and the formation of a new outdoor swimming pool

    Chalcot Cottage, Trerhyngyll

    Received 25 Nov 2025
  11. Approved2025/00791/FUL

    Proposed front & side single storey extension

    50, Greenacres, Barry

    Received 5 Aug 2025
  12. Approved2026/00277/TCA

    Remove laylandii fir tree to stump level in rear garden

    2 Kymin Terrace, Penarth

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  13. Approved2024/00329/3/CD

    Discharge of Condition 8.(First condition survey) for planning ref 2024/00329/FUL - Development at land to the south of Blackton Lane and west of Port Road for a new Advanced Technology Centre for Cardiff and Vale College including landscaping, related infrastructure and engineering works at Land to the South of Blackton Lane and West of Port Road, Rhoose.

    Land to the south of Blackton Lane and west of Port Road, Rhoose

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  14. Approved2024/01014/ADV

    New signage lettering on existing 3 x illuminated fascia signage boards to front and sides of premises

    1, Station Approach, Penarth

    Received 30 Oct 2024
  15. Approved2021/01726/LBC

    Proposed tourist accommodation (4 no. yurts) and associated barn conversion to provide reception / communal area along with holiday let accommodation

    The Granary, Castle Upon Alun

    Received 9 Dec 2021
  16. Refused2026/00430/FUL

    Demolish existing barn and construct steel framed barn finished with corrugated profiled steel sheeting

    Fferm Goch Nursery, Llangan

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  17. Conditions Partially Determined (Approved only)2019/00921/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 5.(Signage) 7.(Flooring) 8.(Fixtures and fittings) 11.(Sanitary ware deatils) 12.(Section Details and retention of windows) For plannig ref 2019/00921/LBC - Change of use to the existing building to provide a restaurant (use Class A3), including commercial space and ancillary works at Former Public Toilets, Friars Road, Nells Point, Barry Island

    Former Public Toilets, Friars Road, Nells Point, Barry Island

    Received 20 Jan 2026
  18. Split Decision2023/00661/TPO

    G1 - Removal of Leylandii trees due to proximity to neighbouring property / poor quality trees (looking to replant). T1 - Removal of Leylandii tree due to proximity of boundary fence line / compromised basal structure / vitality of tree. T2 - Removal of Leylandii tree due to proximity to boundary fence line and potential damage to this. T3 - Removal of Sycamore tree due to damaging stone wall, recently re-pointed due to cracking/damage and advised by builder that the tree is causing the cracking

    Ty Celyn, Mill Lay Lane, Llantwit Major

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  19. Approved2020/00898/FUL

    Existing workshop unit previously trading as B1 office accommodation. Change of use required to A3 Food and Beverage unit

    Unit 14, Palmerston Workshops, Palmerston Road, Barry

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  20. Approved2026/00342/FUL

    Garage conversion

    5 Cae Ffynnon, Cowbridge

    Received 5 May 2026
  21. Approved2025/00509/RES

    Reserved Matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the erection of new homes and associated works pursuant to outline planning permission (ref. 2016/01520/OUT)

    Land at Swanbridge Road, Sully - Phase 2

    Received 27 May 2025
  22. Refused2021/00830/CAC

    Demolition of garage, 1.4m high stone wall running the length of the driveway and 1.5m length of stone wall adjoining the highway in order to widen the driveway to provide additional parking and turning space

    The Manse, Llancadle Road, Llancadle

    Received 7 Jun 2021
  23. Withdrawn2024/01119/FUL

    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
  24. Approved2020/00018/2/CD

    Part Discharge of Condition 3-Submission of details of materials of Planning Application 2020/00018/FUL: First floor extension and garage conversion to existing dwelling. New single storey detached garage and storage/gymnasium building with basement. Also including alterations to existing entrance and landscaping existing garden

    Northcliffe Rise, Dyffryn

    Received 11 Sept 2020

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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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