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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
12,612Searchable applications
389Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 11,296 approved or refused records
827Refused applications

10,469 approved · 827 refused · 691 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Approved2022/01059/FUL

    The retention of an automated teller machine

    Master Fryer, Unit 3-4. Skomer Road, Barry

    Received 23 Sept 2022
  2. Approved2023/00828/FUL

    New flat roof dormer to front elevation

    4, Glan Y Nant, Treoes

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  3. Approved2020/00401/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 7 - Landscaping Scheme - Previous approval (2020/00401/FUL) for the variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 10 (parking and cycle storage) of 2019/00406/FUL [proposed erection of Class B1/B2/B8 development (phase 2), together with associated parking and access arrangements].

    Phase 2, Windmill Park, Hayes Road, Sully, Penarth

    Received 11 Nov 2020
  4. Approved2020/01584/FUL

    Renovation of Grade II Listed vacant shop and installation of mezzanine structure. Renovation of rear cottage to create two apartments. Renovation and extension of rear coach house to create a new family dwelling. Provision of associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity space

    73, Eastgate, Cowbridge

    Received 31 Dec 2020
  5. Withdrawn2025/01134/FUL

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension; replacement with a single storey rear extension and two-storey side extension with integrated garage.

    20 Eastgate, Cowbridge

    Received 12 Nov 2025
  6. Approved2020/00497/ADV

    3x fascia signs; 1x roof letters; 2x key sellers; 1x double menu; 1x height barrier; 1x pole sign; 1x exit sign; 2x banner frames; 1x direction sign;

    Waterfront Retail Park, Heol Ceiniog, Barry

    Received 14 May 2020
  7. Approved2026/00415/FUL

    New roof, windows, doors and external cladding. Installation of solar panels, heat source pump and free-standing sauna.

    Elm Tree Cottage, St Hilary

    Received 1 Jun 2026
  8. Split Decision2021/01482/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3.(CEMP) 4. (Means of enclosure) 6.(Foul, land and surface water drainage details & 12. ( Windows and noise mitigation) - Planning permission ref 2021/01482/FUL - Proposed partial demolition of existing building and conversion to 6 residential units (C3 use class) along with parking and associated works at Station Hotel 162 Windsor Road Penarth

    162 Station Hotel Living Accommodation, Windsor Road, Penarth

    Received 8 May 2024
  9. Approved2023/00074/FUL

    Alterations to part of the existing rear outbuilding, comprising change of use from store to games room, changes to window and door designs, removal of existing lean to roof structure and replace with flat roof to form extended garden terrace, all with associated external works

    23, Park Road, Barry

    Received 24 Jan 2023
  10. Approved2017/00190/LBC

    Change of Use to C2. Site to be used for residential care of children and adults with additional needs related to ASD, to include 5 self contained residential units and shared residential unit

    Barns at West Aberthaw Farm, West Aberthaw

    Received 30 Jan 2017
  11. Approved2025/00395/ADV

    ATM tablet signage

    Natwest Bank, 117, Holton Road, Barry

    Received 17 Apr 2025
  12. Approved2023/00920/FUL

    Demolition of existing single storey utility to rear of property and addition of extension to rear of property on existing out rigger side elevation including addition of pergola to rear with associated landscaping

    133 Stanwell Road, Penarth

    Received 7 Sept 2023
  13. Approved2018/00610/1/NMA

    Non Material amendment - Realignment of the horse exercise area to have the boundary run parallel with the hedge line of the field. Planning Reference - 2018/00610/FUL - Change of use of part of field to create a horse exercise or winter run out court. The court area is 20 x 50m. Separated from the rest of the field to allow use all year round

    Cliff House, Llancarfan

    Received 20 Aug 2018
  14. Refused2022/00281/FUL

    Demolition of existing rear extension. New side extension with double storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormer window. The proposed works also include internal remodelling

    12, Philadelphia Close, Barry

    Received 3 Mar 2022
  15. Approved2017/00871/FUL

    Taking down and rebuilding of stone boundary wall

    The Railway Hotel, 1, Plymouth Road, Penarth

    Received 16 Aug 2017
  16. Withdrawn2020/00008/OUT

    Single storey new build contemporary eco house within existing property boundary

    The Stables, Westra, Dinas Powys

    Received 6 Jan 2020
  17. Approved2021/00597/LAW

    Conversion of garage and internal alterations

    30, Heath Avenue, Cogan, Penarth

    Received 22 Apr 2021
  18. Approved2024/00150/FUL

    Construction of a two storey side extension

    24, Stradling Place, Llantwit Major

    Received 15 Feb 2024
  19. Approved2024/00731/FUL

    Proposed recladding of the elevations, replacement roof and refurbishment / renewal of drainage to soakaway

    5, East Drive,St Donats

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  20. Approved2025/00302/FUL

    Widening of existing driveway entrance from 257cm to 304cm and refurbishment of existing black ornamental iron railings, side-gate and main double gates.

    25B Archer Road, Penarth

    Received 21 Mar 2025
  21. Approved2017/00877/TPO

    None at present - trees within TPO no.2 1959

    Land adjacent to 11, Main Avenue, Peterston Super Ely

    Received 17 Aug 2017
  22. Refused2021/00563/FUL

    Retrospective application for a "Garden Office" outbuilding, located to the front of the property

    46, Clos Yr Wylan, Barry

    Received 16 Apr 2021
  23. Approved2023/00866/FUL

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension with associated works

    114, Westbourne Road, Penarth

    Received 18 Aug 2023
  24. Approved2020/01130/FUL

    Extension to rear of house to provide additional accommodation at first floor level and a terrace room at ground floor level

    Pen Onn Farm, Llancarfan

    Received 24 Sept 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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