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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

15,377Searchable applications

415Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 13,787 approved or refused records

990Refused applications

12,797 approved · 990 refused · 821 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Approved2023/00203/1/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3- Welsh Minister appeal condition (materials), 4 - Welsh Minister appeal condition (windows and doors), 5 - Welsh Minister appeal condition (biodiversity); Planning Permission Ref: 2023/00203/LBC; Proposed single storey extension to a dwelling used as a holiday let
Llanmihangel Cottage, Llanmihangel, Cowbridge
Received 25 Apr 2024
Approved2017/00300/FUL
Proposed rear conservatory extension
Plot 70, Tathanias Court, St. Athan
Received 28 Mar 2017
Approved2022/00960/FUL
Rear ground floor extension and annex extension
15, Craven Walk, Penarth
Received 25 Aug 2022
Approved2020/00280/FUL
Two storey rear extension, internal/external alterations and new external balcony plus all associated works
Glenview House, Llanbethery
Received 4 Mar 2020
Withdrawn2014/00089/1/NMA
Loft conversion with new dormer window, rear single storey extension to replace existing conservatory, removal of former stair enclosure and alterations to new existing entrance, new pedestrian access
1, Lower Cwrt Y Vil Road, Penarth
Received 4 Oct 2016
Approved2017/01187/TCA
Work to a tree in the Penarth Conservation Area - Remove a Sycamore
48, Clive Place, Penarth
Received 8 Nov 2017
Approved2016/01261/FUL
Extension of existing Grade II listed two-storey house located within the Llantwit Major Conservation Area. The alterations comprise new roof lights and french doors to existing north rear wing and replacement of existing lean-to east extension with a larger gable roofed extension.
Old Place, Castle Street, Llantwit Major
Received 24 Oct 2016
Approved2021/00524/HAZ
Change of use from general industrial to LPG storage and distribution facility (sui generis) with ancillary structures
Windward Terminal, Atlantic Way, Barry Docks, Barry
Received 8 Apr 2021
Refused2023/01014/FUL
Proposes a change of use from the current equestrian use to a proposed sui generis use (Dog day care) of a further section, in addition to the site area of application 2021/01030/FUL to support the ongoing function of the business.
Doggie Day Camp, Pont Sarn Lane, Peterston Super Ely
Received 11 Oct 2023
Approved2022/00876/TPO
Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order No. 9 2012: To complete work on one tree originally given consent on 30 July, 2020 - 2020/00639/TPO
8, Chestnut Close, Dinas Powys
Received 29 Jul 2022
Withdrawn2021/00408/FUL
Variation of Condition 10 of planning permission 2012/00190/FUL (Servicing and deliveries hours)
Waitrose Ltd, Birds Lane, Cowbridge
Received 22 Mar 2021
Approved2018/00240/4/NMA
Non Material Amendment - an amendment to the roof tile details previously approved under discharge of condition application 2018/00240/2/CD (External Materials) as required by Condition 2 of application 2018/00240/RES - Phase 2 of the development consisting of 306 new homes, new public open space, landscaping and highways infrastructure
Land at Darren Farm, North West Cowbridge
Received 30 Jan 2026
Approved2020/00018/FUL
First floor extension and garage conversion to existing dwelling. New single storey detached garage and storage/gymnasium building with basement. Also including alterations to existing entrance and landscaping existing garden (minor alteration to description 16/3/20).
Northcliff Rise, St. Lythans Road, Duffryn
Received 8 Jan 2020
Approved2020/01226/FUL
It is proposed to extend the first floor of the property above an existing ground floor extension to add additional bedroom with ensuite. The application also proposes to reconfigure the ground floor to create more open plan kitchen and living area
30, Smithies Avenue, Sully
Received 13 Oct 2020
Approved2017/00635/FUL
2 Storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer to roof and Juliette balconies to front elevation and associated works.
54, Amherst Crescent, Barry
Received 19 Jun 2017
Withdrawn2025/00218/LAW
Driveway resurfacing of printed concrete - surface water drainage via aco drains to main surface water drainable pipes
Hollys Barn, Port Road, East Aberthaw
Received 3 Mar 2025
Approved2020/00941/FUL
Loft conversion with dormer to rear
18, Rhodfar Morwydd, Penarth
Received 14 Aug 2020
Approved2018/00950/FUL
Removal of single pitched roof to front of property, originally added to provide a smoking shelter. New picket fence along front to ensure access is from existing family/beer garden only
The Colcot Arms, Colcot Road, Barry
Received 21 Aug 2018
Approved2015/01256/1/NMA
Non Material Amendment - Addition of window at high level. Proposed new dwelling house
Land at rear of 11, Whitcliffe Drive, Penarth
Received 19 Oct 2016
Approved2021/00480/LBC
Repairs and possible replacement of slate roof to main house
Rose Cottage, South Gate, Cowbridge
Received 1 Apr 2021
Approved2018/00937/FUL
Proposed pop up shop on land adjacent to Unit 12, Poundfield
12, Pound Field, Llantwit Major
Received 17 Aug 2018
Approved2024/01042/1/CD
Discharge of Condition 5 (Details / Additional Details): Planning permission re: 2024/01042/FUL - Demolition of Conservatory and part demolition of rear extension with new proposed rear extension
14 Westbourne Road, Penarth
Received 1 Aug 2025
Approved2025/00937/FUL
Proposed over cladding of existing roof
Torgy Atlantic, 3 Llandough Trading Estate, Llandough, Penarth
Received 17 Sept 2025
Approved2022/00269/FUL
Conversion of existing integral single garage into a living space
9, Goldsland Walk, Wenvoe
Received 28 Feb 2022

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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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