Birchgrove, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchgrove, Cardiff.
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About Birchgrove
Birchgrove is a district in Cardiff, situated between Llanishen and the Gabalfa interchange along the A469 Caerphilly Road. This area serves as a key residential and commercial hub, making it relevant for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff North
- LSOA: Cardiff 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchgrove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchgrove.
- 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 Birchgrove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Birchgrove.
- - 26 Homelands Road Heath Cardiff CF14 1UJ
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 45 Kyle Crescent Heath Cardiff CF14 1ST
Single storey rear and side extension, hip to gable roof and rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 201 Pantbach Road Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6AE
Roof extensions comprising formation of side gable ends and front dormers. Two storey gabled rear extension with first floor Juliette balcony and external alterations to the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 11 The Graylands Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6AS
Construction of fully insulated single storey flat roofed garden room with internal area of 20m2 comprising recreation area and seperate shower room and store. New foul sewer connection from WC to exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 7 Homelands Road Heath Cardiff CF14 1UH
Replacement of existing single storey rear and side uPVC extension with masonry construction, and new extended side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 26 Llwynfedw Gardens Heath Cardiff CF14 4NX
Ground floor rear and side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 93 Tyn-y-parc Road Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6BL
Proposed Amendment to Planning Permission 23/00805/HSE -Erection of single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable loft conversion and rear dormer roof extension. Alteration of existing extension roof pit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Pavilion Llwynfedw Gardens Park Llwynfedw Gardens Heath Cardiff
Replacement of existing 3.5 metre chain link fencing surrounding the existing basketball/football/tennis courts and replace with a MUGA (anti-climb) type fence to a height of 4m to perimeter and 5m to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 56 Kyle Avenue Heath Cardiff CF14 1SS
Proposed two storey side extension to the existing semi-detached dwelling including minor internal works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - R/O 66-82 Phoenix Way Heath Cardiff CF14 4PQ
Fell and remove 1 x Black Poplar (T1), replant to Local Authority specification. T1 is located to the rear of apartment block, please see site plan.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 27 Porthamal Road Rhiwbina Cardiff CF14 6AQ
Demolition of existing lean-to outhouse and construction of single storey lean-to extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Birchgrove in Cardiff
Birchgrove is a district in Cardiff, situated between Llanishen and the Gabalfa interchange along the A469 Caerphilly Road. This area serves as a key residential and commercial hub, making it relevant for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birchgrove a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchgrove planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Birchgrove
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Birchgrove. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birchgrove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birchgrove were full planning applications (33), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Llanishen planning applications
- Heath planning applications
- Rhiwbina planning applications
- Mynachdy planning applications
- Gabalfa planning applications
- Thornhill planning applications
- Llandaff North planning applications
- Maindy planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.