How many planning applications has Vale of Glamorgan Council received?

Vale of Glamorgan Council received 899 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.

How long does Vale of Glamorgan Council take to decide planning applications?

Vale of Glamorgan Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Vale of Glamorgan Council?

Vale of Glamorgan Council approves 82% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Vale of Glamorgan Council?

To object to a Vale of Glamorgan Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Vale of Glamorgan Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Vale of Glamorgan Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Vale of Glamorgan Council planning decision?

Yes. If Vale of Glamorgan Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeals were lodged against Vale of Glamorgan Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Vale of Glamorgan Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Vale of Glamorgan Council planning applications?

You can search Vale of Glamorgan Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Vale of Glamorgan Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Vale of Glamorgan Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Vale of Glamorgan Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Vale of Glamorgan Council

Governance

Leader: Lis Burnett (Labour), since 23 May 2022

Chair: Naomi Marshallsea (Labour), since 7 May 2025

Chief Executive: Rob Thomas, since 1 May 2015

Seats: 54 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (24), Llantwit First (4), Independent (1), Conservative (13), Plaid Cymru (8), Independent (3), Reform UK (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Vale of Glamorgan Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Vale of Glamorgan Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £397,637 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of Glamorgan
Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth
LSOA: Vale of Glamorgan 005H

Crime Statistics

128 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 36
shoplifting: 19
anti-social-behaviour: 18
criminal-damage-arson: 15
public-order: 15
vehicle-crime: 13
other-theft: 3
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Vale of Glamorgan Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Vale of Glamorgan Council

129 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Vale of Glamorgan Council area.

A brief summary of Vale of Glamorgan Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council serves as the governing authority for the Vale of Glamorgan, a key administrative region in Wales. This council plays a crucial role in managing local planning applications, ensuring that development aligns with the area's strategic objectives and community needs. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Lis Burnett (Labour). The council comprises 54 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Vale of Glamorgan Council area is £397,637, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council area recorded 128 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 129 towns and villages, including Penarth. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Vale of Glamorgan Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Vale of Glamorgan Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Vale of Glamorgan Council area. Unlike the official Vale of Glamorgan Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Vale of Glamorgan Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 899 planning applications Vale of Glamorgan Council received. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Vale of Glamorgan Council.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Vale of Glamorgan Council were full planning applications (474), discharge of conditions (143), tree works (103). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 880 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1 planning appeal was lodged against Vale of Glamorgan Council decisions, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 489 applications
Refused: 55 applications
Withdrawn: 50 applications
Awaiting decision: 305 applications

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