Gareth Bale has submitted a planning application to extend his mansion located in Ystradowen, three miles north of Cowbridge.

The plans include adding a new floor to his £4 million property with his own dressing room and extra high ceilings to accommodate his 6'1 stature.

Mr Bale lives at the countryside property with his partner Emma Rhys-Jones. The couple also wants to add a sixth bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and study.

The plans submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council for approval also show an extension to an existing balcony and a new entrance porch.

Welsh St Donats Community Council will also consult on the plans. A decision on the application is expected next month.

A golf-lover, Mr Bale's property already features its own three-hole custom course in the back garden.

The Tottenham Hotspur winger had replicas of three famous golf holes installed: the 17th hole at Sawgrass , the 'postage stamp' 8th at Royal Troon and the 12th at the Augusta National .

Southwest Greens , a company that specialises in the design and installation of state-of-the-art synthetic turf and lawns, created the feature at the property in 2015.