Search Cardiff Council planning applications

552 applications received or decided in the last 90 days

Showing 1 to 5 of 552 · received or decided in the last 90 days

172 Llanedeyrn Road Penylan Cardiff CF23 9EAAwaiting decisionProposed first-floor rear extension over the existing single-storey rear element, with associated external alterationsReceived 12 Nov 202626/02376/HSE
48 Kelston Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AHAwaiting decisionProposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/01489/HSE - alterations to approved garage including a reduction to the setback from the highwayReceived 12 Nov 202626/02334/NMA
Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre National Museum And Gallery Of Wales Gorsedd Gardens Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3NPAwaiting decisionInstallation of a new ventilation and environmental-control system serving the existing Technicians Workshop, including associated internal plant, ductwork and services, new openings between the boiler room and workshop, and an external cooling unit with associated pipework within the rear service area.Received 11 Nov 202626/02379/LBC
Highmead Druidstone Road Old St Mellons Cardiff CF3 6XDAwaiting decisionProposed single storey front garage and pantry. Proposed single storey side and rear extension plus internal alterations.Received 11 Nov 202626/02377/HSE
Cherrytrees Rhiwbina Hill Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6UPAwaiting decisionT1 Oak situated in rear garden, recently storm damaged, the tree has lost two major limbs leaving the remaining up right stem with very little holding wood. Section fell as close as possible to ground level.Received 10 Nov 202626/02373/WTTPFP

Planning in Cardiff

Applications: 2,081; received, last 2 years
Approved: 95%; 709 of 730 decided, last 2 years
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average, last 2 years

House prices in Cardiff Council: average £272,252, +2.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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From Cardiff Council's planning register. Figures cover the last 2 years; newest application received 12 Nov 2026.

Around Cardiff

Main towns

Cardiff/Caerdydd 223 applications in the last 12 monthsPontcanna 104 applications in the last 12 monthsPen-y-lan 75 applications in the last 12 monthsCyncoed 66 applications in the last 12 monthsRhiwbina 50 applications in the last 12 monthsWhitchurch 48 applications in the last 12 monthsGrangetown 38 applications in the last 12 monthsThornhill 37 applications in the last 12 monthsFairwater 30 applications in the last 12 monthsRumney 29 applications in the last 12 monthsRadyr 23 applications in the last 12 monthsMichaelston-super-Ely 22 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in the last 12 months.

Postcode districts

CF14 322 applications in the last 12 monthsCF10 216 applications in the last 12 monthsCF5 176 applications in the last 12 monthsCF24 176 applications in the last 12 monthsCF23 157 applications in the last 12 monthsCF11 156 applications in the last 12 monthsCF3 77 applications in the last 12 monthsCF15 70 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning guide for Wales

Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Cardiff

Cardiff Council, officially known as the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff, serves as the governing authority for Cardiff, a key area in Wales. Established in 1996, it replaced the former Cardiff City Council and operates with a structure of 79 councillors across 28 electoral wards, making it a crucial entity for anyone researching planning applications in the region. The council is currently led by Huw Thomas (Labour), who has held the position since 25 May 2017. Paul Orders serves as Chief Executive. The council comprises 79 serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

To comment on or object to a live application, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline. You can also search Cardiff Council's planning register directly.

The council area covers 59 towns and villages, including Cardiff/Caerdydd.

The most common types were full planning applications (562), discharge of conditions (337), tree works (180). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications has Cardiff Council received?

Cardiff Council received 2,081 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Cardiff Council take to decide applications?

Cardiff Council takes an average of 45 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Cardiff Council?

Cardiff Council approves 95% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Cardiff Council?

Submit your representation to Cardiff Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cardiff Council planning portal.