Ely, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ely, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Ely
Ely is a district and community located in Cardiff, Wales, bordered to the north by Cowbridge Road West, Caerau to the south, and the River Ely to the east and partially to the north. This area offers a mix of residential and community facilities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in Cardiff.
Population: 15,168 (2021) · Area: 291.1 km²
District: Cardiff
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff West
- LSOA: Cardiff 040B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ely.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ely.
- 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 Ely based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
137 planning applications found near Ely.
- - 103 Cowbridge Road West Caerau Cardiff CF5 5TA
Land adjoining 103 Cowbridge Road West - T2; Ash - see AMS (T1 Holly is exempt as not in the TPO). T2: Ash; Reduce any minor branches or epicormics back to main parent branch or stem to provide cleara
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Old Timber Yard Heol Muston Ely Cardiff CF5 4BA
Change of use to construct 4x Industrial Units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Timber Yard Heol Muston Ely Cardiff CF5 4BA
Demolish masonry walls to dilapidated farm house and slab (see photos)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land Adjoining 28 Archer Road Ely Cardiff
Construction of a new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Land Adjoining 2 Frank Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4DL
Conversion of garage and store to dwelling with side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 81 Grand Avenue Ely Cardiff CF5 4LE
Ground floor change of use from betting office to café, and single storey rear extension and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - West Side Of Ely Baptist Church Archer Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4FN
Installation of 20m pole supporting 6no. Antennas, 1no. 0.3m dish, installation of 3no. Equipment cabinets, 1no. Meter cabinet, and development ancillary thereto.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Part Of Land At 10 Charteris Crescent Ely Cardiff CF5 4EX
New single storey residential dwelling with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - 42 Fonmon Crescent Ely Cardiff CF5 4HE
Conversion of existing single family dwelling into 2no. self contained flats. External alterations to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Atm 73 Grand Avenue Ely Cardiff CF5 4LE
The retention of an non-Illuminated top sign and illuminated logo panel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Atm 73 Grand Avenue Ely Cardiff CF5 4LE
The retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 112 Plymouth Wood Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4DF
Single-storey wrap-around extension to accommodate accessible living.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-03-01
View full details - - 42 Fonmon Crescent Ely Cardiff CF5 4HE
Single storey side and rear extension, rear dormer roof extension and addition of rooflights to the front roof elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - 8 Vachell Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4HH
Single storey rear extension and porch extension to the front of the house along with external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 8 Vachell Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4HH
Two storey rear and side extension, front porch extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Timber Yard Heol Muston Ely Cardiff CF5 4BA
Change of use from existing storage yard to residential dwelling & rebuild of existing dilapidated/abandoned farmhouse into 2 bed dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 320 Cowbridge Road West Ely Cardiff CF5 5BY
First storey rear extension, hip to gable roof and rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - 175 Cowbridge Road West Caerau Cardiff CF5 5TB
Demolish existing building and construct new two-storey building including ground-floor retail and restaurant/takeaway units, 4 no. flats above, car and cycle parking, amenity space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-10-11
View full details - - 5 Red House Place Ely Cardiff CF5 4FD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-08-10
View full details - - 10 Plymouth Wood Crescent Ely Cardiff CF5 4DN
Proposed single storey rear extension and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-08-07
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A brief summary of Ely in Cardiff
Ely is a district and community located in Cardiff, Wales, bordered to the north by Cowbridge Road West, Caerau to the south, and the River Ely to the east and partially to the north. This area offers a mix of residential and community facilities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in Cardiff. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,168 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.
Ely covers an area of approximately 291.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ely show an average sale price of £355,900, 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 Ely a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ely 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 Ely
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Ely. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ely.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ely were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.