Whitchurch, Cardiff Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitchurch, Cardiff.
Cardiff · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Whitchurch are administered by Cardiff Council. View the full Cardiff Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a vibrant suburb located in the north of Cardiff, approximately 3 miles from the city centre, accessible via the A470 and A4054 roads. As part of the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais ward, it has a community population of 14,267, making it a significant area for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cardiff
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff North
- LSOA: Cardiff 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitchurch.
- 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 Whitchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Whitchurch.
- - 17 Heol Don Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AR
T1 Magnolia situated in front garden, prune to attain 1 metre clearance from house, crown lift to 2 metres above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 9 Elmgrove Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BW
T1 Oak tree situated in rear garden, crown reduce by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres back to suitable live growth points, remove split or broken branches and major unstable deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 26 Allan Durst Close Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2RP
Construction of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 29 Alfreda Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EH
Replace sash windows on front elevation, replace UPVC porch and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 2 Heol Blakemore Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BX
Single storey side extension and first floor rear extension, including 2 off street parking spaces and balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 67 Nicholson Webb Close Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2RL
Part single storey, part two storey side extension with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 10 The Parade Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EE
Repave existing tarmac driveway and removal of part of boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Benton House Heol Don Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AR
Heol Don frontage of Benton House - as per structual engineers report and arboricultural report. Removal of Beech T5 ahead of wall rebuild. CC Highways enforcement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 4 Athelstan Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EP
Single storey side extension with external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 4 Clos Newydd Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BA
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory. Infill of covered link to garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 25 Heol Don Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AR
Holly; front garden l/h side of drive, remove dead branches and crown raise upto 3m above ground level including large limb on r/h side of stem. Plum; rear garden r/h side, fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 10 The Parade Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EE
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/00279/HSE - 1) Change of Approved Materials from Cladding to Facing Brick & Render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 17 Gerddi Taf Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2SQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 3 Westbourne Crescent Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BL
Demolition of existing outbuilding and retention of new outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 19 Athelstan Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EN
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/00500/HSE- Change of design from a central ridge design to a flat roof design.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 17 Heol Don Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AR
T1 Apple tree in rear garden, crown reduce by approximately 1.5 metres back to suitable live growth points, minor crown thin to improve air flow and internal branch structure. T2 Bay Tree in rear gard
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Bus Shelter Adjacent 2 Station Road Cardiff CF14 2FB
Replace existing Double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with Double-sided digital displays. Static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 18 Hilton Place Llandaff North Cardiff CF14 2LU
Retention of Garage to rear lane of the property constructed in 2016/17
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 10 Westbourne Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BP
Part single, part two storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 19 Athelstan Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2EN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cardiff | Date: 2025-02-25
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A brief summary of Whitchurch in Cardiff
Whitchurch is a vibrant suburb located in the north of Cardiff, approximately 3 miles from the city centre, accessible via the A470 and A4054 roads. As part of the Whitchurch & Tongwynlais ward, it has a community population of 14,267, making it a significant area for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Whitchurch show an average sale price of £352,890, 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 Whitchurch a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitchurch were full planning applications (27), tree works (13), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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