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Planning in Gabalfa

Approved
97%
36 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gabalfa in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.

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Around Gabalfa

Postcode districts

CF14 318 applications in the last 12 monthsCF5 201 applications in the last 12 monthsCF11 151 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cardiff Council

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About Gabalfa

Gabalfa is a vibrant district in the north of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It is notable for the Gabalfa Interchange, a key junction where the A48, A470, and A469 roads converge, facilitating access to northern Wales and beyond. This strategic location makes Gabalfa an important area for planning applications, particularly in transportation and infrastructure development.

Property prices in Gabalfa show an average sale price of £280,545, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Gabalfa 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 (May 2026). This makes Gabalfa 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, Gabalfa 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gabalfa, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Gabalfa. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gabalfa?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Gabalfa. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gabalfa?
The average planning decision time near Gabalfa is 35 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 Gabalfa?
The planning approval rate near Gabalfa is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gabalfa?
The most common type of planning application near Gabalfa is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gabalfa?
You can search and track planning applications near Gabalfa on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.