What percentage of planning applications does Cardiff approve?

Cardiff approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 2,048 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Cardiff decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 2,048 planning decisions published by Cardiff.

What is the refusal rate for Cardiff planning applications?

Cardiff refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Cardiff?

The typical planning application in Cardiff takes 7.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,022 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Cardiff compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Recent Planning Applications in Cardiff

Name: Cardiff Planning Decisions
Creator: PlanningLens
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Every planning decision on record, from March 2006 to present.

2,048Decisions

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Recent planning decisions in Cardiff

3 days ago

Non-illuminated window manifestation comprising externally applied vinyl graphic

26/01900/ADV · CATHAYS

Approved

3 days ago

Change of use from Class A1 (Shop) to Class A3 (Food and Drink)

26/01780/FUL · CATHAYS

Approved

3 days ago

Proposed double storey side extension and single storey front porch

26/01610/HSE · LLANDAFF

Approved

3 days ago

Retention of single storey rear extension and rear dormer roof extension, includ

26/01462/HSE · ELY

Approved

3 days ago

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of part two-storey/par

26/01067/HSE · TROWBRIDGE

Approved

4 days ago

Alterations to existing Basement and Ground Floor

26/01220/LBC · BUTETOWN

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 2,048 planning decisions made by Cardiff, from March 2006 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Cardiff planning approval rates page.

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