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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

14,883Searchable applications

416Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 13,334 approved or refused records

956Refused applications

12,378 approved · 956 refused · 802 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2022/01207/TCA
Removal of old conifer tree C1. Believed to be Cypress Leylandii tree. Tree is not healthy, very brown and growth interfering with nearby Poplar tree P2. Roots are damaging retaining wall surrounding garage
The Horizon, 7, Church Place South, Penarth
Received 1 Nov 2022
Approved2024/00438/FUL
Proposed change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to be self-catered tourism accommodation with external alterations.
Tyn Y Coed Farm, Bonvilston
Received 13 May 2024
Approved2020/00477/FUL
Rear two storey extension and loft conversion
41, Redlands Road, Penarth
Received 7 May 2020
Approved2018/00353/TCA
Two fir trees at the edge of my property that need to be removed as their roots are pushing the boundary stone wall onto the roads that run past my property. Please see plan in Supporting Documents
Old Barn Cottage, Church Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge
Received 22 Mar 2018
Approved2023/01178/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 11.(Landscaping Scheme) for planning application ref: 2023/01178/FUL - Demolition of existing property and the erection of two detached 5 bed houses with all associated works at Twyn Y Rhedyn, Ewenny Road, St Brides Major
Twyn Y Rhedyn, Ewenny Road, St Brides Major
Received 31 Mar 2025
Approved2021/01310/TCA
Work to Trees in a Conservation Area: 30% reduction of magnolia tree to front garden
Castle Bungalow, Peterston Super Ely
Received 6 Sept 2021
Approved2024/00843/FUL
Single storey rear extension
28 Plas Essyllt, Dinas Powys
Received 18 Sept 2024
Withdrawn2025/01143/OUT
Rear and side extension on a freehold ground floor flat
45 Baron Road, Penarth
Received 12 Nov 2025
Approved2018/01408/FUL
Proposed demolition of existing school, development of 34 dwellings (30 flats and four houses) and associated works including the construction of bespoke bat roost, access/parking and landscaping
Former Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge
Received 18 Dec 2018
Approved2026/00041/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a two storey side extension, replacement of the existing front porch with a larger porch, installation of rooflights and solar panels, and external wall cladding and rendering, together with associated external alterations.
Hen Ffald, Trerhyngyll, Cowbridge
Received 19 Jan 2026
Approved2021/00985/FUL
Two storey side and rear extensions, Juliette balconies to the rear elevation, porch and replacement garage. Widen existing double vehicular access
34, Lon Yr Eglwys, St. Brides Major
Received 2 Jul 2021
Approved2023/00681/ADV
A digitally printed image with various CGI s of the proposed development to include marketing agents details and specifications. The image proposed be 6320mm x 1200mm mounted on the site hoarding
Sunbeams, Twyncyn, Dinas Powys
Received 26 Jun 2023
Approved2025/00193/LAW
Relocate rear garden wall in order to extend rear garden
6 Bradenham Place, Penarth
Received 24 Feb 2025
Approved2022/00452/2/NMA
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to condition 2 (approved plans) of 2022/00452/RES - Approval of Reserved Matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping and Layout) for demolition of part demolished, fire damaged and derelict former C1 residential buildings. Construction of 14 no. link dwellings (40% affordable), and the conversion of the existing chapel into a dwelling and the retention/extension of the caretaker's bungalow (2016/00369/OUT)
St. Athan Boys Village, St. Athan
Received 7 May 2026
Approved2017/00815/FUL
Demolition of an existing detached garage and replacement with a new two storey annexe
Plymouth House West, Dimlands Road, Llantwit Major
Received 1 Aug 2017
Approved2017/01265/TPO
Works to 2 Magnolia trees within the Cowbridge Conservation Area and protected by TPO no. 11 2008 T001 and T002
12-13, Old Grammar School, Church Street, Cowbridge
Received 23 Nov 2017
Approved2025/00663/FUL
Part change of use to provide mixed retail (Use Class A1) and medical healthcare clinic (Use Class D1)
66 Eastgate, Cowbridge
Received 3 Jul 2025
Pending2022/01120/FUL
Conversion and change of use of part of existing ground and basement floors stores to cafe and takeaway
Nisa Local, East End Boxing Club, Vere Street, Barry
Received 13 Oct 2022
Approved2024/00643/FUL
All existing single glazed windows are to be replaced with new double glazed accoya sashes with period mouldings and section sizes to match existing windows. Sashes to be glazed with 14mm argon filled, toughened double glazed units and will be fully decorated using white Teknos paint.
14 Victoria Square, Penarth
Received 17 Jul 2024
Approved2024/00429/FUL
Two Storey Side and Rear Extensions, Single Storey Side Extension, Alterations to Front Porch and Fenestration
1, Porth Cottages, Heol Sant Y Nyll, St Brides Super Ely
Received 8 May 2024
Approved2012/01333/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 5 (No access onto Woodland Lane). Planning approval 2012/01333/FUL - Part change of use of the redundant care home to a residential dwelling
Woodlands Nursing Home, Woodland Lane, Leckwith
Received 5 May 2022
Approved2021/00118/FUL
Garage conversion and covered walkway
1, Trem Echni, Rhoose
Received 28 Jan 2021
Approved2016/00326/TCA
Removal of three large fir trees at side of property
Castle Bungalow, Peterston super Ely
Received 21 Mar 2016
Approved2024/00419/LBC
Alteration to wall finishes within inner courtyard, including boxing in of drainage pipes.
Penllyn Castle, Penllyn
Received 2 May 2024

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