Search Riverside planning applications
79 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Riverside · updated daily · Cardiff Council
- 21 - 23 St Davids Way Cathays Cardiff CF10 2DPAwaiting decisionAlterations to existing shopping centre frontage in connection with the expansion and amalgamation of the existing showroom, including the formation of new customer entrances, replacement glazing, doors and associated shopfront works,Received 9 Nov 202626/02358/FUL
- Elgin House 106 - 107 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1DXAwaiting decisionChange of use of the of floors 1 to 6 of Elgin House from offices (Use Class B1) to an aparthotel (Use Class C2), with associated internal worksReceived 6 Nov 202626/02288/FUL
- 2 Pitman Street Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9DJAwaiting decisionConstruct new dormer windows to the rear elevation roof,and fix 8 Photo Voltaic (PV) Panels to the right elevation roof plane on the two-storey extension at the rear of the property.Received 5 Nov 202626/02344/HSE
- 2A Llandaff Road Riverside Cardiff CF11 9NJAwaiting decisionProposed Change of Use of Ground Floor from A1 (Retail Unit) to Tattoo Parlour (Sui Generis)Received 4 Nov 202626/02320/FUL
- Cardiff Central Railway Station Central Square Cathays CardiffAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 3 (WSI and Level 2 Historic Building Survey) of 25/00630/LBCReceived 3 Nov 202626/02314/DOC
Planning in Riverside
- Approved
- 96%
- 117 of 118 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Riverside in the last 24 months, from Cardiff Council's planning register.
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Around Riverside
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CF11 151 applications in the last 12 monthsCF10 215 applications in the last 12 monthsCF5 201 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Cardiff Council
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About Riverside
Riverside is a vibrant inner-city area and community in Cardiff, Wales, situated alongside the River Taff. The Riverside electoral ward encompasses the district of Pontcanna to the north, though Pontcanna became a separate community in 2016. As of the 2011 census, Riverside had a population of 13,771, making it a dynamic locale for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,622 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cardiff district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Riverside 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 Riverside 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, Riverside 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.cardiff.gov.uk.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Riverside, 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, 362 planning applications were submitted near Riverside. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (82), full planning applications (71), tree works (28). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).