Nuisance Property in Cardiff closes following Application by Police

A nuisance property in Cardiff has been closed down following an application by South Wales Police.

There have been repeated calls and concerns regarding drug-related activity at 30 Planet Steet, Adamsdown.

The local community has described individuals attending the property throughout the day and night to obtain or consume drugs. On occasions this has resulted in violence.

Officers have been working in partnership with Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) to resolve the issue.

Neighbourhood Pc Rachael Shortis, from South Wales Police, said: “The property has effectively been cuckooed with non-residents establishing a base for dealing drugs including crack cocaine and heroin.

“This has greatly impacted on the lives of the tenants and led to a climate of intimidation and fear within the community.

“Other avenues of action were tried and considered but such is the level of disorder a Closure Notice was deemed the most effective way of dealing with the matter.

“I hope this Closure Notice will make residents feel safer in their own community, improve their quality of life and finally give them some peace.”

Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, police can apply for a closure notice if there are disorderly offences or criminal behaviours that are causing a serious nuisance to the public.

The order, granted at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on March 4, means it is an offence for anyone to enter the property in the next three months.

The house is now boarded up, and the tenant will not be returning.

Kirsty Ellis, Director of Housing and Communities at CCHA, said: “This success is a direct result of the close partnership between our team at CCHA and South Wales Police, particularly Sergeant Bleddyn Jones’s team in Roath, who have been incredibly proactive.

“We remain dedicated to continuing our work with local policing teams across the city.

“We are also grateful for the support of the residents and would like to thank them for their patience.

“Our goal is to balance effective enforcement with genuine compassion, providing the necessary support to ensure a positive, long-term outcome for everyone involved.”

Sergeant Bleddyn Jones, who is based at Roath Police Station, added: “The Roath Neighbourhood Policing Team is committed to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in the community.

“We will continue to work in partnership with housing providers, the local authority and residents to keep people safe.”