GABALFA planning approval rate
GABALFA ward in Cardiff has a 65.6% approval rate based on 32 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 81.9%.
Last updated: April 2026
65.6%
ward approval rate
32
Decisions
21
Approved
11
Refused
81.9%
Cardiff average
GABALFA is 16.3 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 GABALFA compares
GABALFA ward
65.6%
Cardiff overall
81.9%
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Recent decisions in GABALFA
Use as 'Residential Serviced Accommodation' (Use Class C6) · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Change of use from class A1 hair salon to class A3 food and drink establishment. · Fri 09 May 2025
Proposed Single storey rear extension to replace existing lean to. · Fri 04 Apr 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Cardiff
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 4,367 decisions.