Fairwater, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fairwater, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Fairwater
Fairwater is a vibrant district and community in the west of Cardiff, Wales' capital. Situated just a few miles from Culverhouse Cross, it offers convenient access to the M4 motorway. As of the 2011 census, Fairwater had a population of 12,981, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 13,066 (2021) · Area: 306.1 km²
District: Cardiff
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of Glamorgan
- Parliamentary constituency: Vale of Glamorgan
- LSOA: Vale of Glamorgan 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fairwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fairwater.
- 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 Fairwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
259 planning applications found near Fairwater.
- - 185 St Fagans Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3DU
Demolition of existing garage and construction of replacement ancillary outbuilding (annex).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land To The South Of Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Discharge of Condition 16 (Biodiversity) of 23/00385/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Discharge of Condition 25 (Compensatory Planting) of 23/00385/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 52 Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Single storey infill pitched roof extension, and hip to gable rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 62 Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Single-storey detached outbuilding at rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land To The South Of Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Discharge of Condition 11 (Potable Water), 12 (External Materials), 13 (Cycle Parking), 14 (Lighting Design Strategy), 15 (Extraction of Food Fumes), and 17 (Green Infrastructure Landscape and Ecology
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 28 Ferrier Avenue Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3LE
Single storey front porch and ground floor rear and side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 3 Cartwright Lane Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3DB
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Former Fairwater Social & Athletic Club Plas Mawr Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3JW
Demolition of the former Fairwater Social Club and construction of affordable houses together with access, landscaping, drainage, engineering, and other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - 242 St Fagans Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3EX
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/02816/HSE - 1) Remove exterior door from the ground floor extension to the garden. 2) Re-Position the rear window on the ground floor rear ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Land To The South Of Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/00385/FUL (Subsequently Amended by 24/01525/NMA) to include alterations to; 1) Boundary security fence height increased in height to 3m. 2) La
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 9 Windrush Place Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3PG
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 65 Poplar Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3PS
Rear dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 1 Pinehurst Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3PE
Two-storey rear extension, replacing existing conservatory.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - St Fagans Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3BA
New 20m high Valmont Streetworks monopole on a root foundation with 9No. proposed antennas at 16.32m, 18.22m, 19.52m and 2No. 300m dishes at 13.615m, 2No. GPS node at the top of the street works pole,
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Land To The South Of Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Re-Discharge of Condition 6 (Tree Protection) of 23/00385/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - 21 Briar Close Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3TR
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Sbectrwm Community Centre Bwlch Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3EF
Demolition of existing classrooms and construction of new adult learning classroom block connected to existing community centre facility.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Land To The South Of Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP)) and 5 (Remediation Scheme) of 23/00385/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-08-06
View full details - - Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road Fairwater Cardiff CF5 3ED
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Method Statement) of 23/00385/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-08-05
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A brief summary of Fairwater in Cardiff
Fairwater is a vibrant district and community in the west of Cardiff, Wales' capital. Situated just a few miles from Culverhouse Cross, it offers convenient access to the M4 motorway. As of the 2011 census, Fairwater had a population of 12,981, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,066 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.
Fairwater covers an area of approximately 306.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fairwater a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fairwater 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 Fairwater
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Fairwater. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Fairwater maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 82 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 Fairwater were full planning applications (43), discharge of conditions (30), amendments (10). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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