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BUTETOWN planning approval rate

BUTETOWN ward in Cardiff has a 85.3% approval rate based on 109 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 81.7%.

Last updated: June 2026

85.3%
ward approval rate
109
Decisions
93
Approved
16
Refused
81.7%
Cardiff average

BUTETOWN sits slightly above the Cardiff average, with a 3.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How BUTETOWN compares

BUTETOWN ward (109 decided)
85.3%
Cardiff overall (4,803 decided)
81.7%
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Recent decisions in BUTETOWN

Single storey rear extension and external alterations (Approved 17 July 2025- 25 · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved
Refurbishment and reconfiguration comprising new yard layout, part demolition of · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
Replacement and remediation of external cladding. · Tue 24 Mar 2026
Approved

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