CATHAYS planning approval rate
CATHAYS ward in Cardiff has a 85.3% approval rate based on 292 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 81.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
85.3%
ward approval rate
292
Decisions
249
Approved
43
Refused
81.7%
Cardiff average
CATHAYS sits slightly above the Cardiff average, with a 3.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How CATHAYS compares
CATHAYS ward
85.3%
Cardiff overall
81.7%
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Recent decisions in CATHAYS
Mature Copper Beech (T1) in rear garden of 30 Park Place - works as per submitte · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Development of roof terrace and installation of solar photovoltaics. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer roof extension and conversion to form · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Works inside the shopping centre involving enclosure of the internal balconies o · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Single storey extension with rear dormer loft conversion and associated works. · Thu 18 Jun 2026
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