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39 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Canton · updated daily · Cardiff Council
- 2 Pitman Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9DJAwaiting decisionConstruct new dormer windows to the rear elevation roof,and fix 8 Photo Voltaic (PV) Panels to the right elevation roof plane on the two-storey extension at the rear of the property.Received 5 Nov 202626/02344/HSE
- 2A Llandaff Road Riverside Cardiff CF11 9NJAwaiting decisionProposed Change of Use of Ground Floor from A1 (Retail Unit) to Tattoo Parlour (Sui Generis)Received 4 Nov 202626/02320/FUL
- 4 Radnor Court 256 Cowbridge Road East Canton Cardiff CF5 1GZAwaiting decisionConversion of an existing office building into a veterinary practice.Received 29 Oct 202626/02286/FUL
- Basement And Ground Floor Flat 2A Ryder Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9BRAwaiting decisionRemoval of small monopitch roof to the rear of the ground floor and replacement with small, flat roof extension with rooflight, and the addition of full width, sliding glass doors, to replace the existing french doorsReceived 28 Oct 202626/02270/FUL
- The Workshop 41A Market Road Canton Cardiff CF5 1QEAwaiting decisionProposed construction of a single-storey fine art studio and new street-facing glazed entrance to existing print studio.Received 26 Oct 202626/02254/FUL
Planning in Canton
- Approved
- 97%
- 116 of 117 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Canton in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.
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CF11 151 applications in the last 12 monthsCF5 201 applications in the last 12 months
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About Canton
Canton is a vibrant inner-city district located just 2 miles west of Cardiff's civic centre, adjacent to Pontcanna. Known for its rich ethnic diversity, Canton has a significant Pakistani and Indian community, contributing to its unique cultural landscape. With a population of 16,138 as of the 2021 census, it also boasts the highest percentage of Welsh speakers in Cardiff, with 24% of residents aged three and over proficient in the language. This dynamic community makes Canton a noteworthy area for planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,143 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.
Canton covers an area of approximately 308.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Canton 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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Canton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Canton 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 Canton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 216 planning applications were submitted near Canton. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (77), discharge of conditions (29), tree works (27).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).