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
85.3%
Cardiff overall
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
Refurbishment and reconfiguration comprising new yard layout, part demolition of · Wed 27 May 2026
Replacement and remediation of external cladding. · Tue 24 Mar 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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