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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

12,510Searchable applications

389Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 11,197 approved or refused records

822Refused applications

10,375 approved · 822 refused · 688 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2019/00935/1/NMA
Insertion of window to east elevation of ground floor rear extension and blocking up of first floor window to east (side) elevation – Non Material Amendment to planning permission ref. 2019/00935/FUL (two storey side extension and single storey front extension).
Dickens, 26, Forrest Road, Penarth
Received 24 Mar 2020
Approved2022/00592/FUL
Renovation works including upgrading the porch, new windows and cladding
26, Nailsea Court, Sully
Received 5 May 2022
Pending2026/00396/FUL
Application to vary/remove a condition - Condition 2 ( Plan Specification) of 2022/00268/FUL -Conversion of existing property to four apartments. Proposed ground and first floor extensions with glazed balcony to the front and Juliette balcony to the rear, raise roofline incorporating front and rear gables at Sunbeams.
Sunbeams, Twyncyn, Dinas Powys
Received 21 May 2026
Approved2024/00783/CAC
Demolition of former furniture store to be replaced with 2 units with Unit 1 ground floor comprising a restaurant and Unit 2 ground floor comprising a cafe with access to the whole first floor of both units for use as a fitness centre and gymnasium.
R B Furnishers, Ludlow Lane, Penarth
Received 2 Sept 2024
Approved2017/00908/FUL
It is proposed to install a MAV AMPR camera to cover the dual entrance and exit lanes. In addition two further cameras to be installed to exempt the parking areas where the two private bays are. Cameras to be installed on existing lighting columns
Waitrose Ltd, Birds Lane, Cowbridge
Received 24 Aug 2017
Approved2020/00522/FUL
Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission 2017/00334/FUL regarding matching materials
4, Glan Y Mor, The Knap, Barry
Received 19 May 2020
Approved2023/00688/FUL
External disabled toilet and store plus separate garden room, all single storey within garden of existing house
Overway, Park Road, Penarth
Received 28 Jun 2023
Approved2018/00738/FUL
Proposed 2 bedroom self contained annex
7, Kemeys Road, Rhoose
Received 21 Jun 2018
Withdrawn2017/01056/FUL
Replacement dwelling due to demolition under section 78 building act 1984
14, Clinton Road, Penarth
Received 2 Oct 2017
Special Observations (DNS)2024/01219/OBS
Solar Farm with Battery Energy Storage System
Approximately 9 sites between Junction 34 of the M4 and St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan. (DNS CAS-03721-J2H3Y3 - Afon Ddaw Solar and Energy Storage Project)
Received 20 Dec 2024
Approved2020/00765/FUL
Front porch, rear ground floor extension and detached garage
10, Fouracre, Llantwit Major
Received 9 Jul 2020
Approved2024/01170/2/CD
Discharge of condition 6 (Downpipe and Hoppers). of planning permission - 2024/01170/LBC - Application to replace incorrect slates and ridge tiles to main roof and turret. Correct design of turret roof to show a swept sprocket eaves detail. New powder coated aluminium gutters and downpipes. Insulation added to existing roof.
St Annes, 20 Victoria Road, Penarth
Received 7 Apr 2026
Refused2020/01248/ADV
To replace existing front fascia and continue sign along length of side of building adjacent to car park
Stardust (Ex. Phoenix) Amusements, Paget Road, Barry Island
Received 15 Oct 2020
Approved2022/01079/LAW
Use of house and annex, shown in red line area of the location plan, as a single C3 residential dwelling.
Bryn Y Ddafad, Cowbridge
Received 29 Sept 2022
Approved2021/01240/FUL
AMENDED PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey rear extension
19, Heol Gwerthyd, Barry
Received 20 Aug 2021
Approved2018/00480/LAW
Single storey rear extension. Construct small utility area to rear of property. Single storey in keeping with existing bungalow property. Increased internal floor area of 5.13 Sq Metres
Maxgate, 55, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major
Received 23 Apr 2018
Approved2021/01783/FUL
Construction of a hangar building for employment uses and taxiway extension, with all associated works
Slab 5, Rotary Zone, Bro Tathan, Llantwit Road, St. Athan
Received 21 Dec 2021
Approved2021/00835/FUL
Two storey side extension. Existing garage demolished and rebuilt in new position
6, Oakwood Close, Llandough, Penarth
Received 7 Jun 2021
Approved2023/00801/FUL
Two storey extension built over existing garage. Walls to have render finish to match existing, roof to be slated to match existing roof
Palmers Cottage, Barren Hill, Penmark
Received 31 Jul 2023
Approved2020/00819/TCA
Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: Eucalyptus in rear garden - Re-pollard tree at approximately 3 & 4 metres
3, Church Place South, Penarth
Received 21 Jul 2020
Approved2024/00897/TCA
Work to tree within Peterston Super Ely Conservation Area: Remove a large Ash tree with Ash Die back to the side of the property
Stepaside, Peterston Super Ely
Received 2 Oct 2024
Approved2024/00537/FUL
Partial demolition to former care home and rebuild. Proposed rear and side extensions and conversion of building to two dwellings and proposed two storey side extension to provide third dwelling. Proposed alterations throughout the site to include the addition of retaining walls and alterations to levels.
Cliff Haven Residential Home, 10 Clive Crescent, Penarth
Received 11 Jun 2024
Approved2018/00482/3/CD
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Contaminated land 1 (Full only) and 9 (Contaminated land remediation plan (Full only). Planning permission ref: 2018/00482/HYB - Hybrid planning application as an 'enabling development' to facilitate the restoration of Hensol Castle, comprising of the following: Site 1: Full Application: for the erection of 10 dwellings and associated access and works on land at Gardeners Mews to the north of the Walled Garden, Hensol. Site 2: Outline Application: for the erection of 6 detached dwellings and associated access and works on land to the west of Sail Newydd, Hensol
Gardeners Mews, Hensol Castle Estate, Hensol
Received 26 Jul 2023
Approved2015/00044/1/CD
Discharge of conditions 7 and 18 - Proposed new low energy dwelling. (Renewal of Planning Permission ref:- 2009/01205/FUL)
Land adjacent to The Retreat, St. Nicholas
Received 13 Sept 2017

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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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