United Kingdom • Wales
Site analysis in Cardiff
An introduction to site analysis in Cardiff, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Cardiff Local Development Plan 2026 + Planning Wales Act + Future Wales NDF
Key constraints
- Cardiff Bay barrage
- Castle setting
- Civic Centre conservation area
- Taff/Ely floodplain
Climate context
Cfb mild temperate maritime. 1520 hrs sunshine. 1150mm rainfall.
Topography
Coastal lowland on Severn estuary, rising gently north toward Caerphilly ridge.
Transport spine
South Wales Metro upgrade, Valley Lines, Cardiff Central mainline.
Building height context
Bay area 10-25 storeys. Civic centre and arcades low-rise. Capital Tower 80m benchmark.
Notable recent projects
- Cardiff Central Quarter
- Atlantic Wharf
- International Sports Village
Questions
What planning policies apply in Cardiff?
Cardiff Local Development Plan 2026 + Planning Wales Act + Future Wales NDF
What are the most common site constraints in Cardiff?
Cardiff Bay barrage. Castle setting. Civic Centre conservation area. Taff/Ely floodplain.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Cardiff?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Cardiff
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