Morganstown, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morganstown, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Morganstown
Morganstown, located in the northern part of Cardiff, is a key area within the Radyr and Morganstown community, situated over 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Cardiff city centre. The M4 motorway serves as a natural boundary separating it from Radyr to the south. The area is represented by four councillors on the Radyr and Morganstown community council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff North
- LSOA: Rhondda Cynon Taf 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morganstown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morganstown.
- 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 Morganstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Morganstown.
- - 5 Cuckoofield Close Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8FR
Single storey side extension with rear dormer and raised ridge roof extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 9 Clos Y Gwyddfid Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8EX
Demolition of Existing East boundary wall and erection of new similar wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 43 Hazel Tree Close Radyr Cardiff CF15 8RS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 3 Barnfield Drive Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8FP
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 23 Bryn Rhosyn Radyr Cardiff CF15 8RN
Demolition of shed and conservatory. Two storey side and rear extensions and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 17 Maes Y Briallu Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8FA
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 7 Ravensbrook Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8LT
Single storey rear extension to garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 1 Gelynis Terrace North Morganstown Cardiff CF15 8LD
First floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Morganstown in Cardiff
Morganstown, located in the northern part of Cardiff, is a key area within the Radyr and Morganstown community, situated over 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Cardiff city centre. The M4 motorway serves as a natural boundary separating it from Radyr to the south. The area is represented by four councillors on the Radyr and Morganstown community council, making it an important hub for local governance and planning applications.
Property prices in Morganstown show an average sale price of £294,249, 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 Morganstown a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morganstown 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 Morganstown
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Morganstown. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Morganstown.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Morganstown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Morganstown were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.