3 Wharton Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1AG

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Cardiff

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cardiff took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cardiff for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 14 - 18 St Mary Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  25/02570/ADV Submitted 6 Nov 2025 42m away

  Temporary Display of a Static Externally Illuminated Shroud Advertisement.

  Withdrawn Advertising 11 docs

• Howells Of Cardiff Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  22/02252/LBC Submitted 26 Sep 2022 44m away

  Proposed development of roof terrace for flexible use (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), associated internal and external alterations, including landscaping and engineering works

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 62 docs

• Howells Of Cardiff Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  26/00805/ADV Submitted 23 Apr 2026 47m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Temporary Display of 2 No. Static Externally Illuminated Shroud Advertisements

  Awaiting decision Advertising 21 docs

• Howells Of Cardiff Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  26/00801/LBC Submitted 22 Apr 2026 47m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  Temporary Display of 2 No. Static Externally Illuminated Shroud Advertisements

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Howells Of Cardiff Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  24/02962/LBC Submitted 18 Dec 2024 50m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar

  Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +3 344 docs

• Howells Of Cardiff Trinity Street Cathays Cardiff CF10 1TT

  24/02961/FUL Submitted 18 Dec 2024 50m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar

  Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +3 241 docs

• 26/00351/FUL Granted

  202 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9JF

  Side dormer roof extension, erection of railings and gate over front boundary walls, replacement of windows in existing openings at the front elevation, further external alterations to other elevations, new canopy alongside elevation, removal of rear & side boundary wall and erection of gate to rear alleyway. Demolition of existing garage and rear lean-to extension.

  19 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 26/00649/FUL Granted

  434 Cowbridge Road East Canton Cardiff CF5 1JN

  Rear extensions, side dormer loft conversion, and additional two residential units with other associated works.

  30 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/01673/FUL Granted

  4 Mackintosh Place Roath Cardiff CF24 4RQ

  Alterations to existing shopfront with associated external alterations

  5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01831/FUL Awaiting decision

  Unit 23B Ely Distribution Centre Argyle Way Caerau Cardiff CF5 5NP

  CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL UNIT TO MOT TESTING STATION AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR WORKSHOP

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01704/FUL Withdrawn

  Ysgol Gynradd Groes-wen Primary School Rhodfa Plasdwr St Fagans Cardiff Cardiff CF5 2FG

  Development of a green corridor, including childrens play area and kick about area with associated hard and soft landscaping, drainage, engineering and infrastructure works.

  11 Aug 2026 Full applications