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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
15,193Searchable applications
415Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 13,613 approved or refused records
976Refused applications

12,637 approved · 976 refused · 817 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. Approved2023/00330/1/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Written Scheme of Historic Environment Mitigation) and 5 (Matching Roof Materials ) for Planning Ref. 2023/00330/FUL: Works to bring vacant shop back into use, including reinstatement of original first floor window openings facing the west side and Eastgate. New slate roof, removal of ceiling and first floor installed to form a separate office space with internal stair access and new roof lights and first floor window to the rear

    73 Eastgate, Cowbridge

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  2. Approved2017/01136/HYB

    Hybrid application comprising Full application for residential development for 215 units, highways and drainage infrastructure and associated landscaping; and Outline application in respect of the community and recreational use zone.

    Former St. Cyres Lower School, Murch Road, Dinas Powys

    Received 30 Oct 2017
  3. Approved2021/01570/FUL

    Amendment of roof above garage

    Cae Groes, 29, Heol Yr Ysgol, St. Brides Major

    Received 2 Nov 2021
  4. Withdrawn2020/01505/FUL

    Construction of detached two and a half storey five bedroom house and a detached double garage with a home office above. The forming of a new vehicle and pedestrian access onto Eglwys Brewis Road, construction of 2.0m wide footway to frontage of site. Associated works including driveway, landscaping, boundary walls and fencing.

    Land adjacent to Picketston Close, Eglwys Brewis

    Received 9 Dec 2020
  5. Approved2021/00997/FUL

    Proposed rear dormer loft conversion

    1, Shelley Crescent, Penarth

    Received 30 Jun 2021
  6. Approved2014/00460/3/NMA

    Proposed alteration of approved dwelling to include rear conservatory extension

    Plot 19, Manor Park, Sully Road, Penarth

    Received 21 Feb 2017
  7. Approved2016/01328/1/CD

    Discharge of conditions 4-Further details of restoration works, 6-Wheel wash, 13-Scheme for protection of reptiles and birds, 19-Noise survey and attenuation and 21-Method statement and risk assessment for the protection of the structural condition of the strategic water main - Removal of waste material stored on site since 1983 and the restoration of land

    Meadowlands Estate, Drope Road, The Drope

    Received 23 Aug 2017
  8. Approved2026/00632/FUL

    Construction of a single storey contemporary glazed orangery extension to the rear and a first floor extension above the garage of an existing double storey single occupancy property.

    10 Main Avenue, Peterston Super Ely

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  9. Approved2019/01384/3/CD

    Discharge of Condition 8.(Landscape Management Programme) for planning ref 2019/01384/RES - Approval is sought for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (the Reserve Matters) as prescribed by Condition 4 of the Outline Planning Permission (2014/00229/EAO) for East Quay, which comprises of a residential development of 62 dwellings with associated works

    East Quay, Barry Waterfront, Barry

    Received 13 Dec 2024
  10. Approved2024/00532/TCA

    Work to tree in Dinas Powys Conservation Area: Reduce the crown by 1.5m and prune side branches by up to .05m. The tree is a prunus Amanogowa (Columnar Cherry) located in a small courtyard area.

    Ty Caredig, Old Farm Mews, Dinas Powys

    Received 7 Jun 2024
  11. Approved further information (PNA/PND/PNT/PNQ)2025/01027/PND

    Demolition of operational buildings and associated external plant

    Barry Biomass No. 2, David Davies Road, Barry

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  12. Approved2017/00626/FUL

    Variation of Condition 1: Demolition of existing Pen Y Bont Surf Life Savers Centre and replacement with a new Surf Life Savers Centre at Ogmore by Sea at Pen Y Bont Surf Life Savers Centre, The River Mouth, Ogmore by Sea

    Pen Y Bont Surf Life Saving Clubhouse, The River Mouth, Ogmore by Sea

    Received 15 Jun 2017
  13. Approved2016/00526/FUL

    Amendment to original planning application. Proposed two obscured glazed windows

    7, Cowper Close, Penarth

    Received 3 May 2016
  14. Approved2014/01442/1/NMA

    Variation to Condition 3 of Planning Permission 2014/01442/FUL for the change of use from A1 to mixed use A1/A3 shop and coffee shop, with associated work including layout changes within the site, to allow for the sale of limited hot foods in accordance with the submitted details.

    7, Esplanade Building, Friars Road, Barry Island

    Received 14 Sept 2016
  15. Non permittal (OBS - objections)2017/00003/OBS

    Vary conditions 1 and 5 of P/16/472/FUL

    Land off Horsefair Road, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend

    Received 3 Jan 2017
  16. Approved2022/00943/FUL

    Change of Use from B1 (offices) to D1 (non residential educational use)

    Drake House, Plymouth Road, Penarth

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  17. Approved2016/01225/FUL

    Part demolish existing substandard parts of house and integral garage. Part extension/refurbishment of property to provide additional living/bedroom space and detached garage. Upgrading of exterior

    Caia House, St. Nicholas

    Received 13 Oct 2016
  18. Pending2026/00504/RG3

    Energy efficiency retrofit works, comprising of 25 flats. Improvements to the thermal performance (via external wall and roof insulation, new windows, enhanced air-tightness), replacement of the mechanical ventilation system, conversion of the existing flat roof to a pitched roof and introduction of solar panels, general aesthetic improvements, a small single-storey extension to the rear, minor internal remodelling of the lounge area, and works to the external landscaping.

    Crawshay Court, Eagleswell Road, Llantwit Major

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  19. Approved2018/00581/TPO

    Horse chestnut tree in front garden - TPO No. 2, 1959

    13, Pwll Y Min Crescent, Peterston Super Ely

    Received 15 May 2018
  20. Refused2021/01654/ADV

    To replace existing fascia / advertising on front of arcade

    Stardust (Ex Phoenix Amusements), Paget Road, Barry Island

    Received 15 Nov 2021
  21. Approved2016/01038/FUL

    2 Storey rear extension to create open plan kitchen/dining area at ground floor. First floor to benefit from new master bedroom with en-suite and access to dormer loft room. Single storey side extension to create through way store/utility space

    72, Castle Avenue, Penarth

    Received 22 Aug 2016
  22. Refused2026/00373/FUL

    Proposed 2 No. Holiday accomodation units

    New Greenway Farm, Bonvilston

    Received 13 May 2026
  23. Approved2021/00306/FUL

    Proposed rear single storey detached garage

    13, Victoria Square, Penarth

    Received 3 Mar 2021
  24. Approved2015/01467/1/CD

    Discharge of Condition 8 - Schedule of Materials in construction. Erection of a rural enterprise dwelling

    Spring Meadows, Llandow

    Received 1 Nov 2016

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