RIVERSIDE planning approval rate
RIVERSIDE ward in Cardiff has a 78.1% approval rate based on 160 planning decisions. Cardiff overall: 82.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
78.1%
ward approval rate
160
Decisions
125
Approved
35
Refused
82.4%
Cardiff average
RIVERSIDE is 4.3 percentage points below the Cardiff average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How RIVERSIDE compares
RIVERSIDE ward
78.1%
Cardiff overall
82.4%
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Recent decisions in RIVERSIDE
First floor rear balcony and other associated works. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Change of use and sub-division of public house (A3) to create restaurant (A3) an · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Proposed outbuilding to rear · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Create a two-storey coach house at the rear of the main property to replace the · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Change of use to Class A3 Coffee Shop, external and internal alterations and oth · Mon 10 Aug 2026
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