Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium Sophia Walk Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9XR

1. 12 May 2025

   Received by Cardiff

2. 8 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Permission Granted

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Glamorgan County Cricket Club Swalec Stadium Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9XR

  23/01116/WTCA Submitted 16 May 2023 50 yards away

  Grounds of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Works to limes T6, T7, T443, T444, T446 and T447 as per submitted TR33Ltd report.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Hockey Ground Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff

  24/02777/FUL Submitted 27 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Installation of 2 x dugouts on the hard stand surround of the Hockey pitch.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9SW

  24/02620/WTCA Submitted 5 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  G1; Limes X2; see plan - Foliage tip reduction to obtain up to 2m clearance to improve light splay. T2; Lime, see plan - Crown raise up to 4m and Remove deadwood over 25mm G3; Limes X3 see plan - Remove deadwood above 25mm

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Sophia Gardens Stadium Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9XR

  21/00725/MNR Submitted 23 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  PROPOSED ERECTION OF A TEMPORARY MARQUEE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Swalec Stadium Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9XR

  25/02782/FUL Submitted 26 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Replacement of floodlights and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9SW

  26/01022/WTCA Submitted 18 May 2026 150 yards away

  Works to trees in grounds of Welsh Institute of Sport as per submitted report: - T1; tag 538 - Lime Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce dying limb on east side of canopy back be 50% in length. T3; tag 2742 - Birch Fell to ground level. T5; tag 2743 - Lime Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. Reduce weight in limb over hockey centre by 25% (1 in 5 branches).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 26/02110/ADV Awaiting decision

  4 - 6 Queen Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 2AN

  1no. shaped aluminium tray sign with rimless built up face illuminated lettering and 2no. samsung digital display screens.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01852/ADV Granted

  The Padel Club Stride Parc Parc Ty Glas CF14 5DX

  Proposed Fascia Signage, Totem Sign

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/01900/ADV Granted

  The Open University In Wales Custom House Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1AP

  Non-illuminated window manifestation comprising externally applied vinyl graphics to the glazing on the south elevation, displaying the corporate logo.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/02076/ADV Awaiting decision

  51 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1AD

  Advertising Display of: 1off Projecting sign, 4off sets of house name signs, 2off Pub logo signs

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/00973/ADV Granted

  Elgin House 106 - 107 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1DX

  Temporary Display of a Static Externally Illuminated Shroud Advertisement

  Received 13 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising