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Planning in Cardiff/Caerdydd

Approved
96%
55 of 55 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cardiff/Caerdydd in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.

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Around Cardiff/Caerdydd

Postcode districts

CF10 215 applications in the last 12 monthsCF24 176 applications in the last 12 monthsCF11 151 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cardiff Council

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About Cardiff/Caerdydd

Cardiff/Caerdydd is a city located in Cardiff, Wales.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cardiff/Caerdydd 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 Cardiff/Caerdydd 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, Cardiff/Caerdydd 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 Cardiff/Caerdydd, 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, 307 planning applications were submitted near Cardiff/Caerdydd. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (85), full planning applications (24), advertising consent (22). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
In the last 24 months, 307 planning applications were submitted near Cardiff/Caerdydd. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
The average planning decision time near Cardiff/Caerdydd is 51 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 Cardiff/Caerdydd?
The planning approval rate near Cardiff/Caerdydd is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
The most common type of planning application near Cardiff/Caerdydd is discharge of conditions, with 85 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
You can search and track planning applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.