Butetown, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Butetown, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Butetown
Butetown is a vibrant district located in the southern part of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Established in the early 19th century as a model housing estate by the 2nd Marquess of Bute, this area reflects a rich historical significance and offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth
- LSOA: Cardiff 049A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Butetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Butetown.
- 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 Butetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Butetown.
- - Former Phoenix Industrial & Engineering Supplies Clarence Road Butetown Cardiff CF10 5FA
Discharge of Conditons 3 (Materials), 4 (Architectural Detailing), 5 (Green Roof), 6 (Contamination Land Measures- Remediation and verification plan), 8 (Sound Insulation Measures) and 9 (Site Enclosu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Exchange Building Mount Stuart Square Butetown Cardiff CF10 5EB
Careful removal of northwestern chimney stack, including a section of the adjoining gable wall and associated dressed stone detailing to the north elevation for a period of up to five years, including
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Ocean Reach 135 - 231 Havannah Street Butetown Cardiff CF10 5SG
Replacement and remediation of external cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Walters Building Clarence Road Butetown Cardiff CF10 5FA
Discharge of Condition 3 (Drainage Scheme) of permission 18/02999/MJR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 235 Corporation Road Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7AS
Installation of digital advertisement hoarding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 19 Windsor Esplanade Butetown Cardiff CF10 5BG
Foundation works for reconstruction of single storey rear extension. Supporting prior submission 25/02145/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 4 Bradford Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7BZ
Air Source Heat Pump in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 41 Avondale Gardens Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7DY
First floor side extension and external alterations to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 93 Avondale Crescent Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7DF
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 152 Taff Embankment Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7BJ
Single storey rear extension and new patio to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Pavement Opposite Channel View Leisure Centre Jim Driscoll Way Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7HB
Proposed Streetworks telecommunications installation of a 20m M-Range V2 pole with 6nos antennas, 1no 300mm transmission dish, 3nos equipment cabinets, 1no meter cabinet and ancillary development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 10 Mount Stuart Square Butetown Cardiff CF10 5EE
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/00289/FUL- rear external doors system revised to match consented window system (Aluco Elegance) and elevations revised accordingly including i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 10 Mount Stuart Square Butetown Cardiff CF10 5EE
Change to the proposed rear external door system and associated positions of mullions / transoms to match the proposed rear window system from Listed Building Consent (23/00290/LBC).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 27 Avondale Road Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7DT
Single storey rear and side extension, internal alterations and change of use to sui generis large house in multiple occupation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Butetown in Cardiff
Butetown is a vibrant district located in the southern part of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Established in the early 19th century as a model housing estate by the 2nd Marquess of Bute, this area reflects a rich historical significance and offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.
Property prices in Butetown show an average sale price of £294,249, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Butetown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Butetown 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 Butetown
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Butetown. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Butetown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Butetown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Butetown were discharge of conditions (34), full planning applications (10), amendments (7).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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