Building permits in Cardiff
Mapenzo tracks 1,034 building permits and applications in Cardiff, with 261 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Signs | Land Adjacent To Castell Coch R'bout To Coryton R'bout On So | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Grass Verge Outside Maindy Leisure Centre Maindy Road Cathay | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Fiddes Brindley Road Leckwith Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Additions | Bishop's Road Whitchurch Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Penhill House Llandaff Road Canton Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Former Red Balloon Nursery Circle Way East Llanedeyrn Cardif | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Fences | Stone Masons Row Western Avenue Llandaff Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | St Anthony Road Heath Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Land At Merthyr Road Whitchurch Cardiff | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Plot A Wern Fawr Lane Old St Mellons Cardiff | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 481 | |
| Additions | 351 | |
| Roofing | 128 | |
| Garages | 69 | |
| Windows and doors | 69 | |
| Demolition | 66 | |
| Signs | 47 | |
| HVAC | 28 | |
| Fences | 13 | |
| Solar | 13 | |
| Facades | 5 | |
| Interior work | 5 | |
| Electrical | 4 | |
| Pools | 1 | |
| Plumbing | 1 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Cardiff?
Mapenzo has 1,034 records in Cardiff: 568 issued or under construction and 421 in review. 261 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Cardiff?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Cardiff in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.