St Lythans, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Lythans, The Vale of Glamorgan.
The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement
About St Lythans
St Lythans is a historic hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, located just outside western Cardiff, southeast Wales. It is situated southwest of Culverhouse Cross and features notable landmarks such as the ancient St Lythans burial chamber, dating back over 6,000 years, and the Grade II* listed St Lythans Parish Church, also known as the Church of St Bleddian. The area is accessible via nearby roads, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in this charming locale.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of Glamorgan
- Parliamentary constituency: Vale of Glamorgan
- LSOA: Vale of Glamorgan 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Lythans.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Lythans.
- 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 St Lythans based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near St Lythans.
- - Southwinds, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Demolition of existing two storey rear extension and erection of new two storey extension incorporating balcony and recessed glazed gable, the demolition of the existing rear balcony and replacement w
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Southwinds, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Single storey rear extension to enlarge dining room removing section of first floor existing balcony and utilising roof of new extension as new balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2022-05-05
View full details - - Countisbury, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Demolition of existing garage. Proposed 2 storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2021-09-03
View full details - - Canoldir, St. Lythans Road, Dyffryn
Proposed rear garden orangery and glazed canopies
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2021-06-03
View full details - - Land West of St. Lythans
Two livestock buildings with access from highway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2021-01-22
View full details - - Church Cottage (formerly known as Blair Athol), St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Extension to raise the height of the dwelling and provide first floor and new open porch to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2020-07-27
View full details - - Blair Atholl, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Use of the building as a dwelling house and use of the curtilage for ancillary residential purposes
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2020-02-25
View full details - - Countisbury, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans
Proposed two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2018-12-17
View full details - - Canoldir, Dyffryn
Removal and replacement of existing UPVC windows and doors with double glazed HW units; removal of existing concrete roof tiles and replacement with slate tiles; form new main entrance on West Elevati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2014-05-14
View full details - - Southwinds, St. Lythans
Erection of structure to enclose external swimming pool with accommodation above
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2010-03-17
View full details - - The Old Rectory, St. Lythans
To extend to rear of detached dwelling new two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2009-05-13
View full details - - Nant Y Deri, St. Lythans
Proposed new conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2009-05-08
View full details - - The Old Rectory, St. Lythans,
To extend to rear of detached dwelling new two storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2009-02-26
View full details - - Southwinds, St. Lythans
Single storey extension to side for elderly relatives accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2006-09-14
View full details - - Nant Bran Farm, St. Nicholas
Two storey extension to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2006-07-10
View full details - - Nant Bran Farm, St. Nicholas
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2006-07-07
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A brief summary of St Lythans in The Vale of Glamorgan
St Lythans is a historic hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, located just outside western Cardiff, southeast Wales. It is situated southwest of Culverhouse Cross and features notable landmarks such as the ancient St Lythans burial chamber, dating back over 6,000 years, and the Grade II* listed St Lythans Parish Church, also known as the Church of St Bleddian. The area is accessible via nearby roads, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in this charming locale.
Property prices in St Lythans show an average sale price of £294,249, 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 St Lythans a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Lythans 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 St Lythans
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near St Lythans. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 near St Lythans.
The average decision period of 71 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 St Lythans were listed building and heritage (1), advertising consent (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.