Pontcanna, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pontcanna, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
About Pontcanna
Pontcanna is an inner-city district in western Cardiff, Wales, situated conveniently near the city centre and adjacent to Canton. Bordered by Western Avenue, the River Taff, Cowbridge Road East, and Llandaff Road, this vibrant community is an attractive area for planning applications, with its mix of residential and commercial properties.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff West
- LSOA: Cardiff 042B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pontcanna.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pontcanna.
- 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 Pontcanna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Pontcanna.
- - 100 Plasturton Avenue Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9HJ
Demolition of rear extension and construction single storey side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 1 Dogo Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JJ
Replacement of existing garage roof, enlargement of garage door opening, and rebuilding of traditional stone rear garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 6 Dulwich House Pencisely Road Canton Cardiff CF5 1DG
Grounds of Dulwich House work to trees as per submitted report (all works other than those listed are exempt): - T1 , tree 2287, Sweet chestnut - Crown raise on southern aspect to 5.2m and remove dead
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 31 Pontcanna Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9HQ
T1 Plum sp. situated in rear garden carry out a 0.5 to 1 metre crown reduction back to suitable live growth points T2 Apple sp. situated in rear garden carry out a 0.5 to 1 metre crown reduction back
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 46 Llanfair Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9QB
G1 Sycamore group situated behind rear boundary, crown lift group to 4 metres above ground level, reduce remaining overhanging crown by approximately 1 to 1.5 metres back to suitable live growth point
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Ground Floor Rear Flat 153 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9PL
Lime at front of 153 Cathedral Road - remove all deadwood over 25mm in diameter and crown raise to statutory requirement of 5.2m over the highway also include removing the large epicormic growth on th
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Absolute Signs 38A Llanfair Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9QB
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/01194/FUL- Amend the proposal to include the demolition and re-building of structurally unstable upper floor and roof of the two-storey buildi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 49 Fairleigh Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JW
Single storey rear extension, replacement outbuilding and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Ty Llandaff 1 Conway Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9NT
Ty Llandaff - prune to Clear from the Building Tree 1 (Horse Chestnut) and Reduce the crown on Tree 2 (Sergeants Cherry) as per submitted tree report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1B Fields Park Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JP
Change a single storey detached studio to a bedroom area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 21 Dogo Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JJ
Demolition of lean to rear extension and construction of a single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 25 Cae Syr Dafydd Canton Cardiff CF11 9QG
Removal of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, and front porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 170 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JD
Demolition of existing lean-to extension to rear of property and formation of new single storey extension and change of use of first floor existing apartment to dental practice office and staff facili
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 21 Llanfair Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9PZ
Single-storey side extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Pontcanna Fields Car Park Fields Park Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9HY
The installation of 1No. 20m 'Phase 5' monopole, 3No. antennas, 2No. 0.3m dishes, 1No. GPS Node and 3No. ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 16 Teilo Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JN
To replace existing sash windows with Wooden double glazed sash windows at the front of the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 112 Severn Grove Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9EQ
Installation of an air source heat pump at the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 23 Teilo Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JN
T1 Ginkgo (rear garden 23 Telio St) - fell tree due to outgrowing space
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 149 - 151 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9PJ
Discharge of Condition 9 (Landscaping Scheme) of 24/00403/FUL. Only in regards to 151 Cathedral Road.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Llandaff Fields Bowling Pavilion Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), 4 (Soft Landscaping), 5 (Green Infrastructure and Landscape Management Plan), 7 (Padel Court Surface Colours) and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2024-12-06
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A brief summary of Pontcanna in Cardiff
Pontcanna is an inner-city district in western Cardiff, Wales, situated conveniently near the city centre and adjacent to Canton. Bordered by Western Avenue, the River Taff, Cowbridge Road East, and Llandaff Road, this vibrant community is an attractive area for planning applications, with its mix of residential and commercial properties.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pontcanna a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontcanna 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 Pontcanna
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Pontcanna. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pontcanna may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Pontcanna slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pontcanna were full planning applications (32), tree works (20), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.