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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

12,855Searchable applications

391Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 11,519 approved or refused records

839Refused applications

10,680 approved · 839 refused · 701 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Cymraeg Contact planning Building Control Contacts Local plan Planning Policy Pre-application advice Pre-Application Services

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

Approved2019/00733/2/CD
Discharge conditions 4-foul drainage details, 5-Levels, 8-Landscaping Scheme, Planning Permission 2019/00733/FUL-Demolition of the existing two storey dwelling and proposed replacement dwelling
Argoed Uchaf, Llanharry to Argoed, Llanharry
Received 30 Mar 2020
Approved2020/00851/FUL
Change of use from "Dotty Pots" a ceramic painting studio to a Hairdresser and Beauty Therapist
6, Herbert Terrace, Penarth
Received 27 Jul 2020
Approved2021/01706/LBC
Install new dormer windows and associated internal works to roof space
Sant Y Nyll House, Heol Sant Y Nyll, St. Brides Super Ely
Received 6 Dec 2021
Approved2025/00677/FUL
First floor side extension
5 Channel Close, Rhoose
Received 7 Jul 2025
Pending2026/00648/FUL
Replacement of existing white painted single glazed timber sash windows on the front and rear elevations with new conservation style double glazed white upv framed windows to replicate the original style and pattern.
5 Victoria Avenue, Penarth
Received 1 Sept 2026
Refused2024/00233/FUL
Proposed redevelopment of Warren Mill Farm Park to include 3 no. bell tents, 2 no. woodland lodges, 1 no. stretch tent, 1 no. midi Tipi awning education area also retention, extension and upgrading to existing cafe.
Warren Mill Farm Park, Pendoylan
Received 4 Mar 2024
Approved2025/00423/FUL
Refurbishment of Rear Annex and associated garden works
3 Hensol Villas, Hensol
Received 1 May 2025
Approved2021/01419/FUL
Single storey rear extension in place of conservatory. New door and window to existing garage
11, Hastings Place, Penarth
Received 24 Sept 2021
Approved2018/00845/FUL
1 new first floor balcony to the front of the property
44, Anchor Road, Penarth
Received 18 Jul 2018
Approved2024/01100/TPO
Work to Trees) in a Conservation Area: Remove 10% of larger Laurel trees every 3 years - Prune/remove a Cherry Laurel overlooking the orchard area and removal/thinning of Laurel in the broadleaved woodland. Coppicing of suitable trees.
The Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth
Received 21 Nov 2024
Approved2017/00156/FUL
New detached garage
The Glen, Sully Road, Penarth
Received 14 Feb 2017
Approved2022/01333/FUL
Kitchen alterations and construction of a new single storey orangery (to replace existing conservatory)
Cwrt Yr Ala House, Michealston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Received 13 Dec 2022
Approved2023/01173/LAW
Building a new Conservatory attached to the rear of the existing dwelling
33 Albert Road, Penarth
Received 30 Nov 2023
Approved2020/00948/FUL
Proposed garage conversion to create new two bedroom dwelling with associated parking
Elm House, Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry
Received 14 Aug 2020
Approved2026/00448/TCA
Work to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area - T1 - beech 1.5-2m reduction
Bell House, Colwinston
Received 15 Jun 2026
Approved2021/01356/FUL
Change of use from amusement arcade to A3 - Ground floor and basement
52, Holton Road, Barry
Received 14 Sept 2021
Approved2021/00511/LBC
Installation of one new CCTV camera to front elevation
HSBC, 61 High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7YJ
Received 8 Apr 2021
Approved2018/00492/TCA
Work to trees in the Cowbridge Conservation Area - Remove Poplar tree in rear garden
Old Brewery, Cowbridge
Received 26 Apr 2018
Withdrawn2022/00682/FUL
Removal of Condition 4 (Hours) of planning permission 2016/00107/FUL - Proposed alterations to units 2A/2B, including new service pod, and alterations to roof, elevations, car parking and external areas in order to accommodate requirements of new user
Units 2a and 2b, Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Received 6 Jun 2022
Approved2017/00068/TPO
Fell a Beech tree (T1) in Tree Preservation Order No. 04, 1952
Land at Tinkinswood, Dyffryn Lane, St. Nicholas
Received 13 Jan 2017
Approved2019/01268/FUL
Change of use of industrial unit Class B1 to D1 and D2. To change use of unoccupied industrial unit into childcare facility and other community leisure use
13, Llandough Trading Estate, Llandough, Penarth
Received 20 Nov 2019
Appeal Allowed2021/01348/FUL
Demolition of part of boundary wall to create new vehicle entrance off the main lane adjacent to existing pedestrian access
Ty Mawr, Llanbethery
Received 13 Sept 2021
Approved2025/00630/FUL
Reroofing requiring an increase in roof height of approx 50mm
29 Trem Elai, Penarth
Received 24 Jun 2025
Approved2025/00375/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order Tree 1973/00008/TREE - Tree Tag – 2499 -Reduce crown over the road and pavement by 4-5m or to a suitable growth point or sister branch. Tree tag – 2500 -Reduce the crown by 4-5m to appropriate growth points.
St Mary's Church, Bonvilston
Received 10 Apr 2025

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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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