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ADAMSDOWN planning approval rate

ADAMSDOWN ward in Cardiff has a 87.0% approval rate based on 46 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 81.9%.

Last updated: April 2026

87.0%
ward approval rate
46
Decisions
40
Approved
6
Refused
81.9%
Cardiff average

ADAMSDOWN is 5.1 percentage points above the Cardiff average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.

How ADAMSDOWN compares

ADAMSDOWN ward (46 decided)
87.0%
Cardiff overall (4,367 decided)
81.9%
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Recent decisions in ADAMSDOWN

3No. Fascia signs, 1No. Digital Sign, and proposed Window Vinyl's. · Thu 11 Sep 2025
Approved
Loft Conversion with construction of rear dormer · Fri 21 Feb 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,367 decisions.

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