Plots 4 And 5 Central Square City Centre Cardiff Data via plota.co.uk
Approved at planning committee on 12 March 2026. The council has not issued its decision notice yet.
Proposal
Mixed-use development to provide residential accommodation, flexible non-residential uses, cycle parking, landscaping and other associated works. FOR DESCRIPTIVE PURPOSES ONLY: The proposals as submitted comprise a 50 storey residential tower with 528 homes (Class C3) and ancillary facilities and a bike hub (Sui Generis), together with a separate pavilion building (Flexible Use Class A1 / A3). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 415.
Planning committee
Decided by Cardiff Planning Committee on 12 Mar 2026. The council has not yet issued its decision notice.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval subject to a legal agreement and conditions, saying public benefits outweighed identified heritage harm.
- Consultees and neighbours raised concerns about heritage, construction, amenity, flooding, wind, privacy and the tower’s height.
Source: Plota analysis of Cardiff's committee minutes, Cardiff Planning Committee minutes, 12 March 2026 .
Documents 97
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 26
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 4
Other documents 62
Site constraints 2
Checked on 12 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 415, past the statutory target. 62% of full applications in Cardiff are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
88% object · above the UK average of 74%
414 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14065764
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14065764
- Neighbours
- 19 Sept 2025
- Consultation
- 7 Nov 2025
- Comments by
- 28 Nov 2025
- Site or press notice
- 3 Oct 2025
- Committee
- 12 Mar 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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The consultation period closed on 28 Nov 2025.