Penylan is a district and

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in the east of

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, the

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, known for its Edwardian era period houses and spacious tree lined roads and avenues. Situated to both the north and south of the

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dual carriageway, it is one of the most affluent districts of Cardiff, although subdivision of the large

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properties is starting to occur in the areas at the south end of the ward, mimicking the trend in neighbouring Plasnewydd. Penylan has a number of large

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s, including the southern part of Roath Park, and is one of the greenest areas in Cardiff. It is served by

Penylan Library Public libraries in Cardiff are owned and operated by Cardiff Council. There are 20 public libraries in the capital of Wales, the largest of which is Cardiff Central Library. A mobile library service is also provided. In 2018/19, there were alm ...

. Penylan

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was opened in 1955, and closed in 2003 when a new synagogue had been built in nearby Cyncoed Gardens.

Governance

Penylan is both an

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, and a

of the City of Cardiff. There is no

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for the area. The

of Penylan falls within the parliamentary constituency of Cardiff East. It is bounded by the wards of Cyncoed to the northwest; Pentwyn to the north; Llanrumney to the northeast; Rumney to the east;

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to the southeast; Adamsdown to the south; and Plasnewydd to the southwest. A proposal to amend the ward boundaries for the creation of a new ward 'Ty Gwyn' north of the A48 will not be carried forward.

Landmarks

*Waterloo Gardens Shops ands Hairdressers, Lifestyle Stores, Post Office, Waterloo Gardens Tea House*Numerous parks *Penylan Library *Roath Church House and Scout Hall * St Andrews United Reformed Church, Roath * St Margaret's Parish Church *Marlborough Primary School * Penylan Quarry *Melrose Apartments

References

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