How long do planning decisions take near Drope?

The average planning decision time near Drope is 21 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 Drope?

The planning approval rate near Drope is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Drope?

The most common type of planning application near Drope is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Drope?

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Drope, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drope, The Vale of Glamorgan.

The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Drope are administered by Vale Of Glamorgan Council. View the full Vale Of Glamorgan Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Drope

Drope is a picturesque hamlet located in the Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, nestled in the River Ely valley just outside Cardiff's western border. Positioned east of Michaelston-super-Ely and west of Ely, it offers access via Drope Road, which crosses the A4232 near Culverhouse Cross. Recognized for its architectural heritage, Drope was designated a special conservation area in March 1973, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.

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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 West
LSOA: Cardiff 035B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drope.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drope.

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 Drope based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Drope.

- Land Comprising The Former Michaelston College Site To The West Of Michaelston Road And South Of Drope Road Ely Cardiff
Discharge of Condition 9 (On Site Transport Works) of 24/01264/HYB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 24 Barnwood Crescent Ely Cardiff CF5 4TA
Demolish detached garage and replace with single storey ancillary building to rear with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-09-08
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- Marks And Spencer Plc, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Trees and Grouping designated T1, T2, T8, T9, T10 and T11 will need to be removed to facilitate the proposed access route. Trees and groupings designed T4, T5, T6 and T12 will require some form of rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Drope in The Vale of Glamorgan

Property prices in Drope 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 Drope a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drope 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 Drope

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Drope. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Drope may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Drope were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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.

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