Search Cathays Park planning applications
79 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cathays Park · updated daily · Cardiff Council
- 21 - 23 St Davids Way Cathays Cardiff CF10 2DPAwaiting decisionAlterations to existing shopping centre frontage in connection with the expansion and amalgamation of the existing showroom, including the formation of new customer entrances, replacement glazing, doors and associated shopfront works,Received 9 Nov 202626/02358/FUL
- Elgin House 106 - 107 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1DXAwaiting decisionChange of use of the of floors 1 to 6 of Elgin House from offices (Use Class B1) to an aparthotel (Use Class C2), with associated internal worksReceived 6 Nov 202626/02288/FUL
- 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
- Cardiff Central Railway Station Central Square Cathays CardiffAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 3 (WSI and Level 2 Historic Building Survey) of 25/00630/LBCReceived 3 Nov 202626/02314/DOC
Planning in Cathays Park
- Approved
- 96%
- 117 of 118 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cathays Park in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.
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CF11 151 applications in the last 12 monthsCF10 215 applications in the last 12 monthsCF5 201 applications in the last 12 months
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About Cathays Park
Cathays Park, also known as Cardiff Civic Centre, is a prominent civic area in the heart of Cardiff, Wales' capital. It features a remarkable collection of early 20th-century Edwardian architecture, including the Temple of Peace, City Hall, and the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, alongside key institutions like Cardiff Crown Court and the Welsh Government's administrative headquarters. The area is part of the Cathays Park Conservation Area, designated in 1975, and is considered by the Pevsner architectural guide to be the finest civic centre in the British Isles, making it a significant location for planning applications and developments in the city.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cathays Park 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 Cathays Park 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, Cathays Park 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.
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In the last 24 months, 362 planning applications were submitted near Cathays Park. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (82), full planning applications (71), tree works (28). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).