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Demolition of the elevated service deck running parallel with Hills Street, permanent facade and roof works to west elevation, the enclosure of the retained former Debenhams floorspace to north reinstating existing floor space in the form of 2 units and associated ancillary structures, engineering works and drainage infrastructure.

City Square At Former Debenhams Site 46 - 50 St Davids Way Cathays Cardiff CF10 2UF

DecidedReference: 26/00782/FULCardiff Council

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Application location

City Square At Former Debenhams Site 46 - 50 St Davids Way Cathays Cardiff CF10 2UF

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Cardiff Council

Application overview

Demolition of the elevated service deck running parallel with Hills Street, permanent facade and roof works to west elevation, the enclosure of the retained former Debenhams floorspace to north reinstating existing floor space in the form of 2 units and associated ancillary structures, engineering works and drainage infrastructure.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00782/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14694233
Ward
CATHAYS
Agent
Lichfields

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Documents 39 of 39

DocumentPublishedAction
OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATIONReport · PDF17 Aug 2026View
PER FULL APPLICATION DECISIONDecision · PDF17 Aug 2026View
OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATIONReport · PDF17 Aug 2026View
COMMENTS - SOUTH WALES POLICE DOCOConsultee Comment · PDF13 Jul 2026View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PLANNING STATEMENTSupporting Documents · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED LB2 GROUND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED LB2 FIRST FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED LB2 SECOND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED LB2 ROOF PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - SECTION 1Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - SECTION 2Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - SECTION 3Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
COVER LETTERCorrespondence · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 1Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 2Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 3Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 4Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 5Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING AND PROPOSED - ELEVATION 6Plans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
SITE LOCATION PLANSite Location Plan · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SITE PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING UNIT 1 AND 2 GROUND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING UNIT 1 AND 2 FIRST FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING UNIT 1 AND 2 ROOF PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED UNIT 1 AND 2 GROUND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED UNIT 1 AND 2 FIRST FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED UNIT 1 AND 2 ROOF PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING LB2 GROUND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING LB2 FIRST FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING LB2 SECOND FLOOR PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
EXISTING LB2 ROOF PLANPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STATEMENTSupporting Documents · PDF20 Apr 2026View
DRAINAGE SKETCHPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
RETAIL UNITS AND LB2 DRAINAGE PHILOSOPHYPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
ARUP PLANNING DEMOLITION DRAWINGSPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View
WALKOVER FILE NOTESupporting Documents · PDF20 Apr 2026View
CONTAMINATION NOTEPlans/Drawings · PDF20 Apr 2026View

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  2. Application Validated Date

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  3. Latest Neighbour Consultation Date

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  4. Last Site Notice Posted Date

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  6. Latest Site Notice Expiry Date

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  8. Latest Consultation Expiry Date

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  9. Decision Issued Date

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  10. Agreed Expiry Date

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Decision & conditions

Permission Granted
PER FULL APPLICATION DECISION
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