Grangetown, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grangetown, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Grangetown
Grangetown is a vibrant district in the south of Cardiff, bordered by Riverside, Canton, and Butetown, and situated alongside the River Taff. As one of Cardiff's largest districts, it is currently undergoing significant gentrification and infrastructure improvements, making it an area of interest for planning applications. With a population of 19,385 as of 2011, Grangetown is part of the city's notable "five towns," which also includes Butetown, Crockherbtown, Newtown, and Temperance Town.
Population: 20,818 (2021)
District: Cardiff
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff West
- LSOA: Cardiff 040F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grangetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grangetown.
- 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 Grangetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Grangetown.
- - 14 Clive Street Grangetown Cardiff
Conversion from 4 flats to 5.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 54 Penhevad Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7LU
Single-storey rear extension and rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Freemans Parc Penarth Road Leckwith Cardiff
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 13/00673/DCI - 1) Amend the development description as follows: "Erection of Class B1/B2 (including MOT testing)/B8 units, within and associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 18 Penhevad Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7LS
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/00572/HSE - 1) Regularise the works as built.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 5 Pentrebane Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7LL
Rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Unit 6 Stadium Close Leckwith Cardiff CF11 8TS
Change of use from Use Class B to A1 Cash and Carry Use with rear extension, increase in unit height, canopy area to front elevation and external alterations. (Approved 24 September 2021 - 21/00092/MN
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - St David's Hall Working Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1SH
Installation of new steel structural deck in contact with the underside of the RAAC panels. Works to include removal of production lighting grid from auditorium and associated lifting and pulley equip
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - St David's Hall Working Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1SH
Removal of existing lead coverings to mansard roof and replacement with a traditional batten-roll zinc panel system. The zinc roof shall be patinated to match the appearance of the existing lead in co
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 4 Bradford Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7BZ
Air Source Heat Pump in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 9 South Clive Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7EG
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 116 Holmesdale Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7BW
Extension of kitchen in to garage area and conversion of coach house to bedrooms to form granny annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 4 Bradford Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7BZ
Building works associate with garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Land At Channel View Road Grangetown Cardiff
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 21/01666/MJR - Amend the triggers for pre-commencement conditions 8 and 34 and further amendments be made to conditions 40 and 41.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 48 Clive Street Grangetown Cardiff CF11 7JB
Change of use class from house in multiple occupation (C4) to single dwelling (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Car Shop Megastore Thorne House Penarth Road Leckwith Cardiff CF11 8TT
Remove existing signage and replace with new branded signs. 4no. building fascia signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Grangetown in Cardiff
Grangetown is a vibrant district in the south of Cardiff, bordered by Riverside, Canton, and Butetown, and situated alongside the River Taff. As one of Cardiff's largest districts, it is currently undergoing significant gentrification and infrastructure improvements, making it an area of interest for planning applications. With a population of 19,385 as of 2011, Grangetown is part of the city's notable "five towns," which also includes Butetown, Crockherbtown, Newtown, and Temperance Town. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,818 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grangetown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grangetown 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 Grangetown
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Grangetown. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grangetown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grangetown were full planning applications (10), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Canton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.