Welsh St Donats, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welsh St Donats, The Vale of Glamorgan.
The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement
About Welsh St Donats
Welsh St Donats is a picturesque village and community located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, covering 1,207 hectares of predominantly rural land. Situated northeast of Cowbridge, it had a population of 534 as of the 2011 census and encompasses the smaller villages of Maendy, Prisk, and Tair Onen. The area is notable for its proximity to Hensol Forest to the east and the historic remains of Talyfan Castle to the north, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to rural development and heritage conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £499,271 (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 001A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welsh St Donats.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welsh St Donats.
- 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 Welsh St Donats based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Welsh St Donats.
- - 1, Caercady Cottages, Welsh St Donats
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and the construction of a wooden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Crosslands, Whitefields Farm Lane, Welsh St. Donats
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new dwelling and garage annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - Tymynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Two storey side extension to western elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2023-06-20
View full details - - Land adjacent to Ty Mynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Proposed block of 3 stables, tack room and tractor shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2023-01-23
View full details - - Bryn Y Ddafad, Cowbridge
Use of house and annex, shown in red line area of the location plan, as a single C3 residential dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2022-09-29
View full details - - South of Ty Mynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Change of Use from agricultural land to dog exercise use, including erection of a freestanding shed. including access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Church Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Machinery Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2020-07-28
View full details - - Ty Mynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Two, two storey extensions, both sides/ends of the property and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2020-03-24
View full details - - Church Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Discharge of Conditions 4-Materials Details, 7-Landscaping Scheme & 10-Foul and Surface Water Drainage. Planning Ref: 2018/01196/FUL-Erection of a principal dwelling for a Farm Manager
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2019-06-18
View full details - - Church Farm, Welsh St. Donats, Cowbridge
Erection of a principal dwelling for a Farm Manager
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2018-10-24
View full details - - Bryn y Ddafad Guest House, Bryn y Ddafad Lane, Welsh St. Donats
Solar PV panels fitted to house roof, solar thermal panels fitted to house roof. Biomass boiler installed adjacent to oil boiler in existing boiler room (oil boiler to remain as back-up)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2012-11-27
View full details - - Ty Mynydd Farm, Welsh St. Donats
Creation of new access and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2012-08-02
View full details - - 1, Caer Cady, Welsh St. Donats
Demolish single storey outbuildings, two storey side and rear extensions to provide additional living accommodation, detached double garage and driveway, replace oil tank with LPG tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2009-03-18
View full details - - Caercady House, Welsh St Donats,
Minor alterations to internal storerooms and new porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2008-04-14
View full details - - Caercady, Welsh St. Donats
Construction of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2005-12-16
View full details - - Land at Caercady, Welsh St. Donats
Improvements to existing access and retention of constructed driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2005-11-15
View full details - - Bryn y Ddafad, Welsh St. Donats
Retention of Bed & Breakfast and conversion of garage to additional guest accommodation for disabled
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2000-09-18
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A brief summary of Welsh St Donats in The Vale of Glamorgan
Welsh St Donats is a picturesque village and community located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, covering 1,207 hectares of predominantly rural land. Situated northeast of Cowbridge, it had a population of 534 as of the 2011 census and encompasses the smaller villages of Maendy, Prisk, and Tair Onen. The area is notable for its proximity to Hensol Forest to the east and the historic remains of Talyfan Castle to the north, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to rural development and heritage conservation.
Property prices in Welsh St Donats show an average sale price of £499,271, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Welsh St Donats is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Welsh St Donats 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 Welsh St Donats
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Welsh St Donats. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Welsh St Donats may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Welsh St Donats were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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