CATHAYS planning approval rate
CATHAYS ward in Cardiff has a 85.6% approval rate based on 348 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 82.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
85.6%
ward approval rate
348
Decisions
298
Approved
50
Refused
82.4%
Cardiff average
CATHAYS sits slightly above the Cardiff average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How CATHAYS compares
CATHAYS ward
85.6%
Cardiff overall
82.4%
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Recent decisions in CATHAYS
Installation of new ventilation duct to the rear of the property. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition and partial reduction of rear extension; erection of rear dormer roof · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Ground floor rear extension. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Six new signs to the front and side elevations. One sign on the front elevation · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Ground floor rear extension to existing class C4 House in Multiple Occupation. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
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