Updated 29 October 2026 · 25 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Vale of Glamorgan
Find construction leads in the Vale of Glamorgan from new planning applications across Barry, Penarth and the wider county area.
- New planning applications added frequently from Vale of Glamorgan Council
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Data sourced from Vale of Glamorgan Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
25
New Leads (30 Days)
£353,000
Average Project Value
12
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Vale of Glamorgan
Barry Waterfront is the Vale of Glamorgan's flagship regeneration project, with the council's planning committee approving a water sports centre, education facility, and 100 new homes on the Mole, backed by almost 20 million pounds from the UK Government Levelling Up Programme. The scheme, brought forward by the council and Lovell Homes, is part of a wider waterfront vision that has previously delivered thousands of homes. Away from Barry, Penarth and Cowbridge keep a strong stock of Victorian and Edwardian housing, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in the Vale of Glamorgan over the past 30 days.
In Vale of Glamorgan, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 8 of the 25 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Vale of Glamorgan
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Vale of Glamorgan, based on recent planning records.
- 1Vale Planning
- 2Atrium Architecture Ltd
- 3Regeneration Design & Management Ltd
- 4MAH Design
- 5Jon James Studio Architecture
- 6John Matthews Plg & Dev Const
- 7360AD limited
- 8Nathan Goss Conservation
- 9RFP Architects Ltd
- 10Dennis Hellyar Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in the Vale of Glamorgan helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found in Penarth and Cowbridge, where larger period properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Vale of Glamorgan
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 11 Porth-y-castell, Barry | £50k–£100k | Proposed single-story side and rear extension with a larger external balcony. | Approved |
| Extension | Cowbridge | £100k–£250k | Discharge of conditions for refurbishment and demolition of later additions to a Grade 2 listed property. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Bute House, Grove Place, Penarth | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement porch, single-storey side extensions, flat roof works, boundary wall rebuild and new access. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Penarth | £50k–£100k | Proposed rear extension (lawful development submission) at 22 Milton Road. | Approved |
| Front Extension | Pen Y Bryn, Pen-y-lan Road, Aberthin | £50k–£100k | Listed building works to reinstate a front porch and alter windows in the new extension, including dormer windows and rooflights. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
11 Porth-y-castell, Barry
Proposed single-story side and rear extension with a larger external balcony.
Extension
Cowbridge
Discharge of conditions for refurbishment and demolition of later additions to a Grade 2 listed property.
Single Storey Side Extension
Bute House, Grove Place, Penarth
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement porch, single-storey side extensions, flat roof works, boundary wall rebuild and new access.
Rear Extension
Penarth
Proposed rear extension (lawful development submission) at 22 Milton Road.
Front Extension
Pen Y Bryn, Pen-y-lan Road, Aberthin
Listed building works to reinstate a front porch and alter windows in the new extension, including dormer windows and rooflights.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 1 St Oswald's Road, Barry | £50k–£100k | Retrospective planning for a rear dormer loft conversion. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
1 St Oswald's Road, Barry
Retrospective planning for a rear dormer loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 73 Eastgate, Cowbridge | £250k–£1m | Change of use of first floor office space to residential and reinstatement of the second floor to provide a bedroom. | Approved |
| New Build | Former Railway Sidings, Ffordd y Mileniwm, Barry | £1m+ | Non-material amendment to update landscape plans with a replacement planting scheme affecting drainage infrastructure for the reserved matters of a 56-dwelling development. | Approved |
| Heritage | Docks Office, Subway Road, Barry | £250k–£1m | Listed building consent for rooflight replacement, roof weathering and access improvements, window repairs, MEP upgrades, PV installation and associated refurbishment and fire safety works. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Church Stone Cottage, Llanmaes | £25k–£50k | Discharge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 4 (Materials) for permission to erect an oak-framed garden room following removal of a conservatory. | Approved |
| New Build | No.1 Dock and The Mole, Neptune Road, Barry Waterfront, Barry | £1m+ | Discharge of multiple conditions for hybrid permission covering engineering works to raise ground levels, outline watersports/college/café and up to 100 dwellings and ancillary works. | Approved |
Heritage
73 Eastgate, Cowbridge
Change of use of first floor office space to residential and reinstatement of the second floor to provide a bedroom.
New Build
Former Railway Sidings, Ffordd y Mileniwm, Barry
Non-material amendment to update landscape plans with a replacement planting scheme affecting drainage infrastructure for the reserved matters of a 56-dwelling development.
Heritage
Docks Office, Subway Road, Barry
Listed building consent for rooflight replacement, roof weathering and access improvements, window repairs, MEP upgrades, PV installation and associated refurbishment and fire safety works.
Garden Room
Church Stone Cottage, Llanmaes
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 4 (Materials) for permission to erect an oak-framed garden room following removal of a conservatory.
New Build
No.1 Dock and The Mole, Neptune Road, Barry Waterfront, Barry
Discharge of multiple conditions for hybrid permission covering engineering works to raise ground levels, outline watersports/college/café and up to 100 dwellings and ancillary works.
Data sourced from Vale of Glamorgan Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Change of use of first floor office space to residential and reinstatement of the second floor in the building to provide a bedroom.
£250k–£1m73 Eastgate, Cowbridge
Change of use of first floor office space to residential and reinstatement of the second floor to provide a bedroom.
Proposed single-story side and rear extension with a larger external balcony
£50k–£100k11 Porth-y-castell, Barry
Proposed single-story side and rear extension with a larger external balcony.
Retrospective planning for rear dormer loft conversion
£50k–£100k1 St Oswald's Road, Barry
Retrospective planning for a rear dormer loft conversion.
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials Details), 12 (Green Infrastructure) & 13 (Biodiversity Enhancement Details) of Planning Ref 2025/00279/FUL: Refurbishment of Grade 2 listed property and demolition of later additions and replacement contemporary extension
£100k–£250kCowbridge
Discharge of conditions for refurbishment and demolition of later additions to a Grade 2 listed property.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Vale of Glamorgan
40%
Approved
60%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Vale of Glamorgan, 40% of planning applications are approved, 60% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Vale of Glamorgan
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Vale of Glamorgan, the median time from submission to decision is 11 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Vale of Glamorgan
In Vale of Glamorgan, 60% of planning applications are domestic and 40% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Vale of Glamorgan
Barry Waterfront is set to be the Vale of Glamorgan's dominant new-build story for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks and finishing trade work as the Mole development is built out alongside its water sports centre and park. Away from Barry, Penarth and Cowbridge's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the county.
How to Win Jobs in Vale of Glamorgan
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