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Caerau, Cardiff Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Caerau, Cardiff. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Wales
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Planning data sourced from Cardiff council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Caerau - Planning Applications & Local Development

Caerau is a community located in the west of Cardiff, Wales' capital city. Primarily residential, it features a variety of private housing alongside essential amenities such as the Western Leisure Centre, supermarkets, schools, and churches. Heol Trelai, the main thoroughfare, is characterized by its tree-lined avenue, contributing to the area's appeal for potential planning applications. The other has a population of approximately 11,696 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.

Caerau covers an area of approximately 303.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Caerau show an average sale price of £293,725, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Caerau area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

The Caerau area recorded 260 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caerau 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Caerau, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.