Vale of Glamorgan Replacement Local Development Plan 2021 – 2036: Deposit Plan Consultation
The Deposit Plan is the next formal stage in the development plan preparation process. It expands on the Preferred Strategy, which we asked for your views on between December 2023 and February 2024.
The Deposit Plan is the full, draft version of the RLDP covering the Vale of Glamorgan during the period 2021-2036. The Deposit Plan details the overall Strategy, development policies, areas to be protected, and specific land allocations for development (including new housing, employment) over the 15-year period. It has been informed by an extensive evidence base, including a series of background papers and supporting reports, as well as an Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).
Comments are invited on the Deposit Plan and the associated ISA and HRA, as well as the Draft Green Infrastructure Strategy and Healthy Placemaking Supplementary Planning Guidance. The Vale of Glamorgan Council is holding a six-week public consultation for the between Wednesday 28th January 2026 and Wednesday 11th March 2026.
The Deposit LDP and all relevant background documents are available to view on the Council’s consultation portal (https://valeofglamorgan.oc2.uk/) and at the following Deposit locations during normal opening hours:
Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
All Council-run libraries
The Council will also be holding a series of drop-in engagement sessions where information on the Deposit Plan and how to make comments will be available. The dates for these events are as follows:
Penarth – Belle Vue Community Centre – Friday 30th January 2026 – 15:30-18:30
Barry – Barry Memo Arts Centre – Monday 2nd February 2026 – 15:30-18:30
Rhoose – Celtic Way Community Centre – Wednesday 4th February 2026 – 15:30-18:30
Dinas Powys – Murchfield Community Centre – Friday 6th February 2026 – 15:30-18:30
Cowbridge – Cowbridge Town Hall – Tuesday 10th February 2026 – 15:30-18:30
St Athan – Paul Lewis St Athan Community Centre – Wednesday 11th February 2026 – 15:30-18:30
Llantwit Major – CF61 Centre – Friday 13th February 2026 – 14:00-17:00
These sessions will be held during February 2026. Information on the date, time and location of these sessions is available on the council’s web page at: https://participate.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/
If you wish to comment on the consultation documents, please complete the relevant representation forms. The Council encourages comments to be submitted electronically via its online consultation portal at https://valeofglamorgan.oc2.uk/, however comment forms submitted via post or email will also be accepted. Comment forms can be downloaded from the Council’s website or are available at the above locations. Completed forms can be emailed to ldp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or posted to Planning Policy, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4RU.
All representations must be received by 23:55 on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Any representations received after this time will not be considered. Representations that are duly made and submitted within the specified consultation period will be acknowledged and reported in the appropriate manner to Council for its consideration.
Further information on the RLDP process is available on the Council’s planning and consultation webpages at https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ldp and https://participate.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/rldp-consultation
If you have any queries regarding the above or no longer wish to be kept informed of progress on the LDP, please contact the LDP team on 01446 704681 or via e mail: ldp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk