ELY planning approval rate
ELY ward in Cardiff has a 70.8% approval rate based on 24 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 81.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
70.8%
ward approval rate
24
Decisions
17
Approved
7
Refused
81.7%
Cardiff average
ELY is 10.9 percentage points below the Cardiff average, placing it among the stricter wards in Cardiff. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How ELY compares
ELY ward
70.8%
Cardiff overall
81.7%
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Recent decisions in ELY
Demolition of the former boxing club building and the construction of a new Spec · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Scooter shed to the front of the property. · Thu 28 May 2026
Change of use from repair garage to mixed use storage of pet food, small cafe an · Fri 22 May 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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