Search Drope planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Drope · updated daily · Cardiff Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Court Farm Cwrt Y Cadno St Fagans Cardiff CF5 6DWAwaiting decisionProposed retention of Southern and Eastern boundary treatment, part changes to northern boundary and forecourt with creation of driveway and associated worksReceived 21 Oct 202626/02222/HSE
- Ely And Caerau Childrens Centre Michaelston Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4SXAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 4 (Soft Landscaping Scheme) of 25/02916/FULDischarge of Condition(s)Received 16 Oct 202626/02182/DOC
- 35 Meyrick Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4RNAwaiting decisionProposed Single Storey Side ExtensionHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 13 Oct 202626/02160/HSE
- 7 Penmark Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4RLAwaiting decisionProposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/02678/FUL - reduction from 3 to 2 bedroom unit with external changes to scheme involving omission of side extension and reduction in scale of rear extension.Received 23 Sep 202626/02015/NMA
- Land Comprising The Former Michaelston College Site To The West Of Michaelston Road And South Of Drope Road Ely CardiffAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 8 (Play Equipment), 11 (Cycle Parking), 14 (Grassland), 16 (GILMP), and partial discharge of conditions 24 (Materials), 25 (Architectural detailing) of 24/01264/HYB.Discharge of Condition(s)Received 11 Sep 202626/01920/DOC
Planning in Drope
Only 4 decisions near Drope in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Drope in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.
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CF5 201 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Drope 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 Drope 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, 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Drope, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Drope.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.