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Vale of Glamorgan planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Vale of Glamorgan Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Vale of Glamorgan website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

15,187Searchable applications

415Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 13,610 approved or refused records

976Refused applications

12,634 approved · 976 refused · 817 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Refused2023/00846/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - change of roof material. Planning permission ref: 2023/00846/FUL - Proposed loft conversion comprising hip to gable and new dormers to front and rear. To include new flat roof in place of pitched roof to existing rear extension
15, Stanton Way, Penarth
Received 2 Nov 2023
Approved2021/01668/FUL
Proposed first and second floor extension to side of property over existing garage with balconies to front elevation
41, Marine Drive, Barry
Received 23 Nov 2021
Approved2019/01141/1/CD
Discharge of condition 4, 6 & 7 of planning permission 2019/01141/FUL:- Subdivision and Change of Use to Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) at ground floor and three Class C3 (dwelling houses) self- contained apartments at ground, first and second floors (one at each floor) and associated alterations
33, Holton Road, Barry
Received 6 Jul 2020
Approved2018/00482/4/CD
Discharge of Conditions 12 (Levels) and 15 (Foul, Land and Surface Water Drainage Details). 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 19 Oct 2023
Approved2016/00856/FUL
Single storey extension over existing patio area, extended patio and internal alterations. First floor attic conversion creating two bedrooms and two shower rooms
56, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose
Received 13 Jul 2016
Approved2017/00952/ADV
Signage relating to proposed Xpress Centre
Tesco Stores Ltd, Culverhouse Cross Access Roads Tesco & Marks & Spencer, Culverhouse Cross
Received 29 Aug 2017
Approved2016/00653/FUL
Single storey rear extension to replace existing extension. new hip to gable loft conversion complete with dormer window to rear
30, Hastings Avenue, Penarth
Received 26 May 2016
Approved2016/01446/FUL
Community centre and place of worship with car parking and landscaping
Site N2A, Holton Reach, Barry
Received 2 Dec 2016
Approved2018/00588/LBC
Refurbishment of Town Walls by skilled stone mason using traditional methods
Old Hall Gardens, High Street, Cowbridge
Received 16 May 2018
Approved2023/00649/FUL
Two storey side extension to western elevation
Tymynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Received 20 Jun 2023
Approved2021/00319/FUL
Ground floor front and rear extensions, first floor extensions to front elevation, balcony to first floor rear elevation and new paving to existing drive
7, Darren Close, Cowbridge
Received 5 Mar 2021
Approved2024/00693/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 7 (Details of windows and doors) of Planning Approval 2024/00693/LBC: Demolition of internal walls and partitions. Removal of central modern staircase & installation of new staircase to access 1st & 2nd floors, involving removal of one window at ground level. At left hand facing at facade replacing with a front door in style of windows. Creating splays to curtilage wall onto North Road at rear of site.
33 High Street, Cowbridge
Received 26 Feb 2026
Approved2024/00386/FUL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 2023/00775/FUL: Proposed new palisade fencing along boundary with Hayes Road
Land on Hayes Road, Sully
Received 24 Apr 2024
Approved2021/00684/LAW
Create split level garden, relocate garden shed to the left corner and summerhouse to the right hand corner. Install a rear post and rail with featheredge fence for added security along the boundary with the adjoining field.
17, Court Close, Aberthin
Received 11 May 2021
Approved2020/01567/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - To change privacy screen on East elevation located to new verandah from 1800 high rendered blockwork to obscure glazed screen
72, South Road, Sully, Penarth
Received 21 Jun 2022
Approved2026/00012/FUL
Ground floor rear extension
4 Vennwood Close, Wenvoe
Received 8 Jan 2026
Approved2016/00302/FUL
Installation of ATM with non illuminated collar surround
Best One, 77, High Street, Barry
Received 15 Mar 2016
Refused2024/00213/FUL
Proposed new first floor room over existing lounge. Associated internal remodelling and exterior cladding. New flat roofs to existing dormers to match proposed works
12, Min Y Mor, Barry
Received 28 Feb 2024
Approved2021/00022/TCA
Work to tree within Penarth Conservation Area: Intent to fell and treat stump of one Lime tree T1
7, Victoria Square, Penarth
Received 11 Jan 2021
Withdrawn2023/01055/FUL
Demolition of existing poor condition two storey house and replacement with highly sustainable, (Passivhaus principles) new residential building. The accommodation is to be on one level with an under croft for access and parking along with associated landscaping
Pendoylan Nursery, Trehedyn Lane, Pendoylan
Received 24 Oct 2023
Approved2022/00217/FUL
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
12, Solent Road, Barry
Received 21 Feb 2022
Approved2022/00640/FUL
Sub division of dwelling to form four self contained apartments and associated external alterations
90, Kingsland Crescent, Barry
Received 19 May 2022
Approved2015/00928/RG3
Proposed new junction and road section between Cross Common Road and Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys
Land adjacent to Cross Common Road, Dinas Powys
Received 10 Aug 2015
Approved2023/00840/LAW
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
10, Tathan Crescent, St Athan
Received 11 Aug 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.

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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