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Planning

Information and advice about the planning process, the latest planning applications, and national and local planning policies and guidance.

Latest Planning News

Please note that the Planning Department of the Council are no longer based at the Dock Offices and are now based at the Council’s Civic Offices, Barry, CF63 4RU

 

Planning application fees –On 20 October 2025, the Welsh Government confirmed that the planning application fee structure is due to change. The new fee structure will be implemented for any applications received on or after 1 December 2025. Full details are set out in the following link: Planning application fees | GOV.WALES. Planning applications should continue to be submitted online via the Planning Portal and payments made through the portal as instructed on submission.

 

Please note, if an application for planning permission is submitted before 1st December 2025 but is found to be invalid, you will be required to pay the increased planning fee if the planning application is not valid before 1st December 2025.

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Planning permission is required for all new building, engineering or mining works or where a material change of use is proposed to land or buildings unless the works are permitted development. 

Find out if you need Planning Permission

Pre Application

Seek Pre-Application Advice

Download our fee schedule and pre-application forms.

Planning Policy

Planning Policy

Policies and guidance for development in the Vale of Glamorgan. 

Developer Contributions

Developer Contributions - Section 106

Information regarding Section 106 agreements and implementation.

Green Infrastructure (1)

Green Infrastructure

For the latest news and advice on Green Infrastructure Policies. 

 

Make a Planning Application

Make a Planning Application

Apply for planning permission, download application forms, and pay a Planning Application Fee. 

Planning Enforcement

Planning Enforcement

Report a breach of Planning Control.

Council chamber

Planning Committee

Details of Planning Committee, Meetings, Reports and Associated Documents.

Planning Register (2)

Appeals

Make an appeal against a decision of the Local Planning Authority or direct to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW).

Planning Register

View or Comment on a Planning Application

Support, object, or comment on planning applications and view details of current and previous applications and appeals.

Heritage

Heritage

Information about Listed Buildings, County Treasures and Conservation Areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Tress and Hedges

Trees and Hedges

Make an application for works to trees and hedges or complain about a high hedge.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Call Monday to Friday:

  • 01446 704681

For general queries, please email planning@valeofglamorgan.

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