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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

10,800Searchable applications

373Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 9,623 approved or refused records

742Refused applications

8,881 approved · 742 refused · 602 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2022/00848/LAW
Hip to gable and rear dormer window with Juliet balcony, installation of Velux rooflights and windows to rear elevation
4A, Pontypridd Road, Barry
Received 18 Jul 2022
Approved2018/00398/3/NMA
Non-material Amendment-Amend some boundary treatments of Planning Application 2018/00398/RG3: Proposed residential development comprising 28 dwellings along with associated parking, highway and ancillary works
Brecon Court , Barry
Received 2 Jul 2020
Approved2025/00270/LAW
Establish the Lawful use of Unit 11 for B2 (Light Industrial Use)
Lower Greenway Farm, Bonvilston
Received 13 Mar 2025
Approved2022/00048/TPO
Work to Trees covered by Tree Preservation Order 1973, No. 7: Removal of 1 x Ash Tree T.2. Height reduction of 5 x Leylandii T.3,T.4,G.1. Reduction to crown of willow up to 25% of available crown T.1
The Mill, St Quentins Hill, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 20 Jan 2022
Approved2025/00237/FUL
Proposed change of use to mixed takeaway and restaurant use (Use Classes A3). Alterations to door openings on side and front elevations
Penllyn Estate Farm, Forage Farm Shop And Kitchen Llwynhelig, Cowbridge
Received 6 Mar 2025
Approved2018/00597/2/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Amendment to the landscaping strategy for the public open space area to omit fencing. Amend condition 1 of Planning permission ref: 2018/00597/RES - Cliff Top public open space- Landscaping Details
Cliff top public open space, Clive Road, Barry
Received 26 Sept 2024
Approved2022/00892/FUL
Single storey rear extension
3, Maes Y Gwenyn, Rhoose
Received 2 Aug 2022
Approved2019/01353/FUL
Demolition and replacement of existing extension and two porches, installation of new plant and extraction on the flat roof, removal of chimneys and installation of new chimney and flue, new external walls, windows and associated external alterations
The Fox Public House, Ewenny Road, St. Brides Major
Received 9 Dec 2019
Approved2018/00795/TPO
Works to trees in TPO 04, 1951
Port Road woodland, opposite Bryn Hafren School, Barry
Received 2 Jul 2018
Approved2018/00964/FUL
Replace existing rear annexe with single storey extension to the rear of the property
73, St Davids Crescent, Penarth
Received 24 Aug 2018
Approved2021/01363/FUL
The erection of a new two storey three bedroom dwelling
Land adjacent to 12, Oyster Bend, Sully
Received 17 Sept 2021
No observations (OBS)2022/00459/OBS
Proposed overhead line works
Ty Maen and White Lodge, Ystradowen
Received 4 Apr 2022
Refused2021/00942/FUL
Proposed detached dwelling
Land adjacent Meadow Court, Trerhyngyll
Received 25 Jun 2021
Approved2019/01212/FUL
Change of use From A3 (drinking establishment) to a proposed Class C1 (hotel) with associated works
The Old Post, Swansea Road, Bonvilston
Received 4 Nov 2019
Approved2023/01060/FUL
Erect a conservatory to existing stone walls at the front elevation
Tyn Y Porth Cottage, Meadow Court, St. Brides Major
Received 25 Oct 2023
Approved2022/00499/TPO
Work to Tree covered by Tree Preservation Order 1973, No. 7. : Removal of one Ash Tree
Argoed, Llanmihangel Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 13 Apr 2022
Approved2026/00569/FUL
Proposed new shopfront
Angels Chinese Takeaway, 15, York Place, Barry
Received 30 Jul 2026
Approved2021/01731/TCA
Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 and T3 Sycamore - Crown lift and clear away from property. T2 Ash - Fell
Sycamore Lodge, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 10 Dec 2021
Approved2025/00527/FUL
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Loft Conversion, Garage Conversion, Alterations to Fenestration and Associated Works.
1, Westward Rise, Barry
Received 29 May 2025
Withdrawn2022/00396/FUL
Application for the dual use of the Manor House (use as guest accommodation and ceremony venue, whilst remaining a permanent residence dwellinghouse) and the expansion of the site area permitted in association with the use of the venue
Gileston Manor, Gileston Road, Gileston
Received 28 Mar 2022
Approved2025/01027/1CD
Further details of the method of demolition pursuant to notification ref: 2025/01027/PND - Demolition of operational buildings and associated external plant
Barry Biomass No. 2, David Davies Road, Barry
Received 19 Nov 2025
Approved2023/00802/FUL
Single storey rear extension to existing bungalow
6, Purdey Close, Barry
Received 31 Jul 2023
Approved2018/01023/3/CD
Discharge of Conditions 13 (Importation of Soils) and 14 (Use of Site Won Materials). Planning permission ref: 2018/01023/FUL - Proposed residential development comprising 40 affordable units (comprising a mix of 1 and 2 bed apartments) along with associated parking, highway and ancillary works
Land North of Leckwith Road, Llandough
Received 24 Apr 2024
Withdrawn2020/00238/FUL
Double storey side and single storey rear extension
23, Conybeare Road, Sully
Received 25 Feb 2020

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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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