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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

14,738Searchable applications

414Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 13,206 approved or refused records

948Refused applications

12,258 approved · 948 refused · 790 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Dec 1980 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Withdrawn2021/00193/TCA
Work to tree in Barry Garden Suburb Conservation Area: Crown reduction to tree on public footpath to the front of the property.
38, Westward Rise, Barry
Received 12 Feb 2021
Withdrawn2023/00841/FUL
Demolish existing boundary wall (collapsing) and replace with grey planked effect steel high specification fence (2800 high)
Heathcliffe, Clive Crescent, Penarth
Received 11 Aug 2023
Approved2021/01743/3/CD
Discharge of Condition 23 (Japanese Knotweed). Planning approval 2021/01743/FUL - Erection of 20 walk up units with associated car parking and works
Land at Coldbrook Road East, Cadoxton
Received 8 Sept 2022
Approved2020/00698/FUL
Converting garage into habitable room. Change garage door for window. Extending existing driveway to accommodate extra car park space
19, Baruc Way, Barry
Received 30 Jun 2020
Approved2021/01698/LAW
Conversion of No. 6, Bradenham Place from 2 no. flats to 1 no. house
6, Bradenham Place, Penarth
Received 2 Dec 2021
Approved2021/00308/FUL
Proposed removal of existing detached pre-fabricated and part block garage at side of property and construction of attached double garage with storage area with canopy over front door
18, Mountjoy Avenue, Penarth
Received 3 Mar 2021
Approved2022/00738/FUL
Extending single storey portion of the existing house to two storey's. Adding small lean to single storey extension to front of house. Adding two single storey dual pitched extensions to rear of house
45, The Verlands, Cowbridge
Received 22 Jun 2022
Approved2024/00402/FUL
Retrospective planning application relating to additional works carried out relating to planning consent 2019/00784/FUL - namely, extending preparation area by a further 1500 and the construction of bicycle/bin store to rear of site and the provision of air conditioning/condenser unit
108, Glebe Street, Penarth
Received 29 Apr 2024
Approved2021/00613/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Ground Floor Windows ~ Utility amended to 910x825mm + Dining Area amended to 1810x1125mm + Cloakroom new window 460x825mm First Floor Windows ~ Bathroom amended to 910x825mm + Bedroom area new roof window 550x780mm. Obscure glazing to new cloakroom and bathroom windows. Planning approval 2021/00613/FUL - Rear garden two storey extension; Ground floor living / dining / utility; First floor double bedroom / Ensuite; Front single storey extension; Ground floor entrance door alteration and living room extension
47, Althorp Drive, Penarth
Received 5 Aug 2021
Approved2017/00921/LAW
Extension to garden area at side of Green Oak Cottage, Graig Penllyn
Green Oak Cottage, Graig Penllyn
Received 31 Aug 2017
Approved2016/00411/LBC
Replacement of existing conservatory
1, Richardson House, Hensol Castle Park, Hensol
Received 30 Mar 2016
Withdrawn2025/00950/LAW
Occupation by a person employed in forestry, whole of site.
Glywddanen, Jct Main Road At City To Glyn Ddawan City
Received 19 Sept 2025
Approved2016/01165/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 3 - Proposed extension with garage conversion
Broadgate House, The Broadshoard, Cowbridge
Received 12 Apr 2017
Approved2022/00694/FUL
Roof conversion with dormers and Juliette balcony and internal remodelling
31, Augusta Crescent, Penarth
Received 9 Jun 2022
Approved2018/00756/FUL
Refurbishment of stone built granary into a 3 bedroom holiday property with car parking and adjacent gardens
Barn adjacent to The Hawthorns, Penllyn Road, Llanharry
Received 25 Jun 2018
Approved2017/00365/1/CD
Discharge of condition 4 - materials- of residential development at Abbey Road, ewenny
Abbey Road, Ewenny
Received 3 Jul 2017
Refused2023/00693/FUL
Erection of agricultural unit for hay and machinery storage
Lodge Farm, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Received 28 Jun 2023
Approved2020/01430/FUL
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, with removal of existing garage doors and insertion of new windows. Take down existing lean-to rear structure and erect new full length rear lean-to structure, with all associated external works
41, Heol Pearetree, Rhoose
Received 26 Nov 2020
Approved2020/01099/LAW
Dormer to an existing single storey side extension. Removal of the entrance hall to form covered entrance porch
Maes Y Crydd, Pont Sarn Lane, Peterston Super Ely
Received 17 Sept 2020
Approved2015/00176/1/CD
Discharge of conditions 4, 5, 7 and 11 - Demolition of existing sub standard dwelling and erection of new 4 bedroom dwelling, triple garage and stable block
Rushmoor House, St. Mary Church
Received 7 Sept 2017
Approved2020/00090/FUL
Erection and installation of boiler house / biomass facility
Land to the East of the Walled Garden, Fonmon Castle
Received 29 Jan 2020
Approved2017/00366/FUL
Alteration to fence
3, Suran y Gog, Barry
Received 13 Apr 2017
Approved2022/00593/ADV
Erect a sign at the front of the building to market and promote the childcare setting
8, Bradenham Place, Penarth
Received 5 May 2022
Approved2023/00295/2/CD
Discharge of Condition 10. (Method Statement - Outbuildings). Planing permission ref: 2023/00295/LBC - Alterations to the exterior and interior of Castle Upon Alun House, along with various additions and alterations to the driveway and garden areas
Castle Upon Alun House, St. Brides Major
Received 23 Oct 2023

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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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