Penarth, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penarth, The Vale of Glamorgan.
The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Penarth are administered by Vale Of Glamorgan Council. View the full Vale Of Glamorgan Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penarth
Penarth is a vibrant town and community located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, just 3 miles south of Cardiff city centre. Situated on the western shore of the Severn Estuary, it marks the southern end of Cardiff Bay, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in close proximity to the capital.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,701 (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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penarth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penarth.
- 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 Penarth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Penarth.
- - 14, Victoria Square, Penarth
proposed single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 137 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Non Material Amendment - Reduce roof extension, remove Juliette balcony, reduce front gable glazing to Planning Approval 2026/00020/FUL: Proposed renovations and extensions (front, side and rear), cha
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 1 Church Road, Penarth
Fell 1x Holly tree located next to garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 2 Kymin Terrace, Penarth
Remove laylandii fir tree to stump level in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 177 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Levels) and 7 (Materials) of Planning Permission Ref: 2025/00646/FUL: Demolition of existing dwelling and new replacement dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 80 Stanwell Road, Penarth
Discharge of Condition 2 (Windows) of Planning Permission 2024/01199/FUL: Replacing of wooden window sash frames and surrounds with more energy efficient UPVC sash windows and frames to front and back
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 48 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Birches x4 - Remove due to closeness to the building and neighbouring property. Yew - Reduce sides by 2-3m to bring back into shape and clear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 10 Church Avenue, Penarth
Remove left side of tree and prune remaining right hand side by 25%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Penarth Railway Station, Station Approach, Penarth
Replacement of No.1 Sheet advert with No.1. 65” Wall mounted Digital poster (D6 SCREEN)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 4 Victoria Avenue, Penarth
Extension and renewal of roof structure of existing garage to the rear of the property with new crossover to Grove Terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 68 Stanwell Road, Penarth
New 2no conservation style roof windows to south west roof slope (side elevation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 23 Victoria Square, Penarth
Replacement of Roof Finish and Windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 45 Stanwell Road, Penarth
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to the installation of an apex window above the French doors instead of brick/stone to the roof line. For plannig ref 2025/00261/FUL - Knocking of two bedrooms in
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Road, Penarth
Work to Tree covered by TPO No.06 of 2021: Atlas Blue Cedar - Proposed works include the removal of one low branch which is now blocking the path and surrounding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 47 Arcot Street, Penarth
Certificate of Lawfulness for the use of the building to the rear of 47 Arcot Street, aka as the Coach House, as a single dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 121 Stanwell Road, Penarth
Non Material Amendment - An amendment to to the roof, to have one continueing roof across the two bay windows at the front of the property rather than two seperate roofs as per the original planning r
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 1 Church Avenue, Penarth
Reduce Bay Tree by 1/2 (half)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 28 Victoria Road, Penarth
Variation of Condition 2 (Plan Specification) of Planning Permission 2024/00047/FUL - Proposed single storey rear/side extension and various internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 98 Plymouth Road, Penarth
Proposed single storey rear and side extension, construction of large side roof dormer, alterations to rooflights and additional rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 47 Arcot Street, Penarth
Change of use of the coach house from C4 back to C3 as a separate single bedroom unit using the existing access off the rear lane which connects Salop Street to Chapel Lane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-05-23
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A brief summary of Penarth in The Vale of Glamorgan
Penarth is a vibrant town and community located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, just 3 miles south of Cardiff city centre. Situated on the western shore of the Severn Estuary, it marks the southern end of Cardiff Bay, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in close proximity to the capital.
Property prices in Penarth show an average sale price of £403,701, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penarth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penarth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Penarth
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Penarth. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Penarth.
The average decision period of 77 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 near Penarth were full planning applications (46), tree works (14), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 73 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.