Cardiff/Caerdydd, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · City
Planning applications in Cardiff/Caerdydd are administered by Cardiff Council. View the full Cardiff Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Cardiff/Caerdydd.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth
- LSOA: Cardiff 049D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
111 planning applications found near Cardiff/Caerdydd.
- - National Museum And Gallery Of Wales Gorsedd Gardens Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3NP
Partial discharge of conditions 6 (opening-up works) & 9 (invasive exploratory works) (Partially discharged 21/04/2026) of 25/02909/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Units 10 & 10A Queens Arcade Cathays Cardiff CF10 2BY
Change of use of MSU 1 & 2 and Units 10a & 10b of Queens Arcade, Cardiff from use class A1/A2 to Use Class A3,, installation of associated plant at roof level and minor external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Queens Building HV Laboratory, Cardiff University Newport Road Roath Cardiff CF24 0TA
Replace existing single glazed windows with double glazed equivalents; replace the single glazed roof lantern with concrete tiles that match the existing; replace failing single ply and bitumen felt p
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Easygym The Capitol Centre Station Terrace Cathays Cardiff CF10 2HQ
FASCIA SIGN, GOAL POST SIGN, PROJECTING CUBE, CANOPY SIGN 2NO, WINDOW GRAPHICS
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Harlech Court Bute Terrace Cathays Cardiff CF10 2FE
Discharge of condition 3 (CEMP - Rev 3), Condition 4 (Energy Statement), Condition 5 (Contaminated Land Measures - Assessment), Condition 9 (Soft Landscaping) of 24/02946/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of conditions 22 (Roof details) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 30 Park Place Cathays Cardiff CF10 3BP
Mature Copper Beech (T1) in rear garden of 30 Park Place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Law Courts King Edward Vii Avenue Cathays Cardiff CF10 3NL
Discharge of Condition 3 (Chimney capping stones and spacer blocks schedule of works) of 25/01284/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of conditions 4 (Scheme of Accessibility measures) and 5 (Precautionary method of works - bats and birds) of 24/01225/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - High Street Arcade Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BB
Discharge of Conditons 3 (Proposed Openings), 4 (Support and Protection for the Built Fabric), 5 (Alterations and/or Demolitions to Floor Plans), 6 (Wall and Floor Finishes) and 7 (Wall and Floor Fini
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Elgin House 106 - 107 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1DX
Temporary Display of a Static Externally Illuminated Shroud Advertisement
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 109-119 Queen Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2BH
Change of use of vacant offices to student residential accommodation comprised of a mixture of studios and cluster flats, whilst retaining retail/commercial uses on ground floor. (Approved 05 April 20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 50 Charles Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2GF
Installation of automatic opening vent window to the rear elevation over the stairwell behind the parapet wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 29 Charles Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2GA
Installation of self-supporting railings mounted on posts installed into ground directly behind existing wall, with cantilevered section of railings sitting directly above centreline of existing wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 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 - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 10 (Doors) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Old Central Library Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1BH
Discharge of Condition 12 (Proposed Fire Escape) of 25/02246/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 109-119 Queen Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2BH
Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) of 23/03009/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cardiff/Caerdydd a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Cardiff/Caerdydd
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Cardiff/Caerdydd. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cardiff/Caerdydd may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cardiff/Caerdydd were discharge of conditions (77), advertising consent (22), full planning applications (19).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 147 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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: 27 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 119 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cathays Park planning applications
- Riverside planning applications
- Splott planning applications
- Cathays planning applications
- Blackweir planning applications
- Roath planning applications
- Atlantic Wharf planning applications
- Canton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.