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Cardiff Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cardiff Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,311Searchable applications
419Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 724 approved or refused records
55Refused applications
669 approved · 55 refused · 30 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Nov 2018 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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More application records
- Unknown26/01419/WTTPP
Heol Wilf Wooler - These branches now sweep down to floor level creating an dangerous obstruction following the removal of a diseased tree that they were previously hung up in. The also are not in keeping with the balance of the tree and may suffer damage that will affect the overall health of the tree
Heol Wilf Wooller Pontcanna Cardiff
Received 25 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01421/WTTPFP
Cut back conifer in rear garden to boundary line, but not cutting into main trunk, remove foliage and branches within boundary of 38, all growth within 36 to remain untouched
36 Severn Grove Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9EN
Received 24 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01422/WTTPFP
To undertake 2-3 m linear canopy reduction on the two yews plan T1 and T2 (TPO G11) using natural target pruning and ensure 2m clearance from the listed building. To undertake a 2m canopy reduction to the west and dead wood on the abutting oak tree (T3 Plan) covered by TPO G09 to provide clearance from the neighbouring property and 2m reshape to the rest of the tree to preserve the form.
Rookwood Loadge 15 Llantrisant Road Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2PU
Received 27 Jun 2026 - Registered26/01423/DOC
Discharge of condition 18 (Management Plan) of 24/00488/VAR.
Plot 5 Parmer Waterside Pierhead Street Butetown Cardiff
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01425/HSE
Removal of chimney, remove brickwork to below roof level.
34 Amesbury Road Penylan Cardiff CF23 5DW
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Registered26/01426/ADV
Advertisement sign displaying company name & logo, message and contact details.
Grazing Land Pantmawr Road Rhiwbina Cardiff
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/01427/ADV
Note 3 signs on same location, 3 Signs mounted on 2200mm x 89mm diameter black posts.
Land Adjacent To Castell Coch R'bout To Coryton R'bout On A470t Southbound Tongwynlais Cardiff
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01429/CLPUD
Works associated with a loft conversion
311 Western Avenue Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2BA
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01430/RFO
Request for observations:AMENDMENT TO PLANNING APPROVAL 2025/00033FUL TO CREATE THREE ADDITIONAL FAMILY PITCHES WITH SHARED COMMUNAL DAY ROOM (INCORPORATING ONE STATIC CARAVAN AND ONE TOURING CARAVAN, TWO PARKING PLACES PER PITCH), A FURTHER SMALL DAYROOM, INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE TREAMENT PLANT AND ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS (PARTLY RETROSPECTIVE).
Land Adjacent To St George's Yard St Georges Cart Road 1 Ely Cardiff
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Registered26/01431/HSE
Proposed detached pitched roof garage and proposed single storey porch extension
23 Macdonald Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4NW
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Registered26/01432/FUL
Proposed 2x dwellings in single semi detached block
Land Adjoining 57 Fishguard Close Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5QG
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01433/HSE
Rear dormer roof extension.
11 Llanon Road Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5AF
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01439/DOC
Discharge of Condition 7 (Wind Mitigation) of 24/00488/VAR.
Plot 5 Parmer Waterside Pierhead Street Butetown Cardiff
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01440/FUL
Retrospective application for single storey front conservatory extension
The Brook Bistro 74-76 Merthyr Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 1DJ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/01441/WTCA
Sessile oak on steep slope rear of 'The Eyeries, Main Road, Gwaelod y Garth - Proposed 2-3 m crown reduction of T1 in the attached report, a Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) located as described in section 3. - Reduction to take place using natural target pruning and cutting to the nearest suitable growth point as per BS 3998. Proposed crown raising raise to 2m from the ground level, removing the lower adventitious epicormic shoot growth only.Tree at rear of property on steep embankment.
The Eyeries Main Road Gwaelod-y-garth Cardiff CF15 9HH
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01445/FUL
Change of Use of Ground Floor Retail Unit (Class A1) to a Self-Service Launderette (Sui Generis) and Installation of New Shopfront and Flue
20 Splott Road Splott Cardiff CF24 2BZ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01446/HSE
Two storey extension with single storey element to rear
17 Clonakilty Way Pontprennau Cardiff CF23 8PR
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01447/NMA
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/00340/HSE- changes to proposed roof finish.
5 Cambourne Avenue Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2AQ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01448/FUL
Use change from A2 to Sui Generis class as a tattoo studio.
34 - 36 Monthermer Road Cathays Cardiff CF24 4RA
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01449/CLPUD
Single storey flat roof side and rear extension
53 Westbourne Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2BR
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01450/HSE
Demolition of Garage and Proposed rear extension.
25 St Edwen Gardens Heath Cardiff CF14 4JZ
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01451/NMA
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/01383/FUL - Addition of a door in the side elevation
Land Adjacent To 1 Lake View Close Cyncoed Cardiff CF23 6DU
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01452/NMA
Proposed Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 26/00673/HSE- Relocation of windows and doors and small infill between the main house and side extension.
20 Ruperra Close Old St Mellons Cardiff CF3 6HX
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01453/ADV
Fascia sign displayed on the front left fascia side and roundel logo sign displayed on the front right side.
Unit C1 Cardiff Bus Interchange Central Square Cathays Cardiff CF10 1GF
Received 13 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cardiff Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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