How long do planning decisions take near Atlantic Wharf?

The average planning decision time near Atlantic Wharf is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Atlantic Wharf?

The planning approval rate near Atlantic Wharf is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Atlantic Wharf?

The most common type of planning application near Atlantic Wharf is discharge of conditions, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Atlantic Wharf?

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Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff.

Cardiff · Wales · settlement

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About Atlantic Wharf

Atlantic Wharf is a vibrant southern district of Cardiff, Wales, featuring a mix of modern housing and apartments along the west side of the former Bute East Dock. The area showcases refurbished dock warehouses, contemporary hotels, and popular attractions such as the Red Dragon Centre and Cardiff Council's County Hall. It falls within the Butetown electoral division and is part of the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency, making it a key area for planning applications and urban development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Cardiff
Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff East
LSOA: Cardiff 036A

Crime Statistics

887 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 276
shoplifting: 129
anti-social-behaviour: 113
public-order: 97
vehicle-crime: 49
other-theft: 46
criminal-damage-arson: 45
drugs: 34
bicycle-theft: 27
burglary: 21
robbery: 16
other-crime: 14
theft-from-the-person: 11
possession-of-weapons: 9

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Atlantic Wharf.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Atlantic Wharf.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Atlantic Wharf based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Atlantic Wharf.

- Jewson Ltd East Moors Road Splott Cardiff CF24 5EE
Refurbishment and reconfiguration works including removing existing gatehouse, external works to existing warehouse, erection of storage building, new yard layout with revised external storage, secure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Travelodge Cardiff Atlantic Wharf Schooner Way Butetown Cardiff CF10 4FJ
Installation of 1x 'v' shaped double sided monolith sign, 1x small monolith sign, 5x sets of individual letters and logos, 1x directional sign, 2x suspended height restriction sign and 3x up lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Unit 3 Ocean Park Ocean Way Splott Cardiff CF24 5HF
Proposed installation of 2no Air Source Heat Pumps and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-12-16
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- Part Unit 8 Regents Trade Park Galdames Place Splott Cardiff CF24 5PF
Vinyl window graphics on the side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff

The Atlantic Wharf area recorded 887 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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Planning Activity in Atlantic Wharf

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Atlantic Wharf. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Atlantic Wharf may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Atlantic Wharf slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Atlantic Wharf were discharge of conditions (32), amendments (7), advertising consent (7).

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