Cardiff/Caerdydd, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · City
About Cardiff/Caerdydd
Cardiff, the capital and largest city of Wales, boasts a population of 383,919 as of 2024 and is a key area within the Cardiff Capital Region. Historically a small town, it rapidly developed into a major port for coal in the 19th century, leading to its city status in 1905 and designation as the capital of Wales in 1955. The urban area extends beyond the county boundaries, encompassing nearby towns such as Dinas Powys and Penarth, making it the eleventh largest city in the UK and a vital hub for economic and cultural activities.
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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 046A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cardiff/Caerdydd.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd.
- 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 Cardiff/Caerdydd based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near Cardiff/Caerdydd.
- - Power Court Luton Bedfordshire
Outline proposals, with all matters reserved except for access, for a mixed-use development comprising: residential floorspace; appropriate town centre uses including a health centre, retail, communit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 3 St John Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1GJ
Installation of new ventilation duct to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 3 St John Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1GJ
Erection of internally illuminated fascia and projecting signs to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Ground Floor 18 Windsor Place Cathays Cardiff CF10 3BZ
Change of Use of Ground Floor from Use Class B1 (Office) to Use Class D1 (Medical).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - The Grand Westgate Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1AR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Entrance Gate Details), 4 (Fixing Details) and 5 (Access-Control Equipment Cable Run Details) of 25/01810/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Grand Westgate Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1AR
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Entrance Gate Details), 4 (Fixing Details) and 5 (Access-Control Equipment Cable Run Details) of 25/01800/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - City Hall Gorsedd Gardens Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3ND
Proposed Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 24/02795/FUL (Approved Phase 1 Works) - Additional structural support to the Council Chamber roof and ceilings, including installation of steel g
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - City Hall Gorsedd Gardens Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3ND
Internal structural support work to the Council Chamber, including installation of steel grillage to roof level, localised replacement of corroded steel joists and insertion of steel beams at ceiling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Leisure Box St Davids Dewi Sant 3 - 6 Hill's Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2LE
Signage to main front elevation to new Hollywood Bowl development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discahrge of Condition 7 (Ground and First Floor Staircase Removal Details) of 25/02246/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - National Museum And Gallery Of Wales Gorsedd Gardens Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3NP
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Concrete Method Statement) and 9 (Historic Fabric Invasive Exploratory Works Details) of 25/02909/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Guildford Crescent Cathays Cardiff CF10 2BB
Discharge of Condition 11 (Sound Insulation) for permission 23/01925/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Capitol Centre Queen Street Cardiff CF10 2HQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of 24/01042/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Cardiff Castle And Roman Fort Castle Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 3RB
New rainwater goods to south elevation of Beauchamp Tower, conservation repairs to chapel structure including masonry, repairs, repointing, lead work repairs, external timber repairs, decoration to ra
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 14 (Lobby and Cable Shaft Details) of 25/02246/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 17 (Acoustic Treatments) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 16 (Water Fountain) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 18 (Plaster Mouldings) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Capitol Centre Queen Street Cardiff CF10 2HQ
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 24/01042/FUL - 1) Reconfiguration of the approved layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 10 Churchill Way Cathays Cardiff CF10 2DX
Operate with the opening times: Sunday to Wednesday - 16:00pm to 02:30am and Thursday to Saturday - 16:00pm to 03:30am.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Cardiff/Caerdydd in Cardiff
Cardiff, the capital and largest city of Wales, boasts a population of 383,919 as of 2024 and is a key area within the Cardiff Capital Region. Historically a small town, it rapidly developed into a major port for coal in the 19th century, leading to its city status in 1905 and designation as the capital of Wales in 1955. The urban area extends beyond the county boundaries, encompassing nearby towns such as Dinas Powys and Penarth, making it the eleventh largest city in the UK and a vital hub for economic and cultural activities.
Property prices in Cardiff/Caerdydd 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 Cardiff/Caerdydd a particularly low-crime area.
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Planning Activity in Cardiff/Caerdydd
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Cardiff/Caerdydd. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cardiff/Caerdydd maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Cardiff/Caerdydd slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cardiff/Caerdydd were discharge of conditions (61), full planning applications (19), advertising consent (16).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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: 33 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 88 applications
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