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As 2023 ends, a ponderous UK Government finally publishes the long-awaited Housing Delivery Test 2022 - showing the state of housing delivery over the past 3 financial years. Here’s our take on the data.

From the outset, our mission at Searchland has been fuelled by one clear purpose: to revolutionise how developers, entrepreneurs, planners and architects source and assess sites at scale. Our integration with Rightmove's data brings this vision into sharper focus than ever.

Looking for a land-sourcing platform with live rental and sales listings? Searchland is levelling up with a groundbreaking integration with Rightmove's on-market data.

After weeks of speculation, the Prime Minister finally announced the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2. But what does this mean for the projects that received planning permission?

It's designed to stop developers attempting to reduce their share of costs for local infrastructure, and affordable housing, when they start new projects. This includes costs across roads, GP surgeries and schools, shared with councils.

UK planning application approval rates by local authority from 2011–2026 - including live 2026 decisions. Compare councils, trends and sectors in one national view.

Permitted development rights allow certain types of development to proceed without full planning permission. Learn how they work and why they matter for developers.

A practical guide to the call for sites process, explaining how councils assess land and how developers use CFS to build long-term pipeline.

Class R rules changed in May 2024, expanding the commercial uses allowed on agricultural units. Understand what’s now permitted and how to assess viable opportunities.

Class Q allows agricultural buildings to be converted into up to 10 homes without full planning permission. Learn the rules, limits, and how developers are sourcing opportunities today.

Class MA permitted development allows Class E buildings to be converted into homes without full planning permission. Learn the rules, 2024 changes and key considerations.

Sourcing and appraising development land in the UK requires using multiple site sourcing tools, from checking land ownership and planning history to assessing flood risk, environmental constraints, and site boundaries.

Padel court development is booming across the UK, with planning applications up 113% in 2024. At Searchland, we've uncovered nearly 17,000 sites ready for padel investment. Here's where the real opportunity lies for landowners, developers and investors.

The UK’s Clean Power 2030 target—95% low-carbon electricity by the end of the decade - is reshaping the renewable energy landscape. But with grid congestion, planning hurdles, and soaring land competition, sourcing the right sites has never been tougher.

Well things have certainly changed since we wrote this article in early 2024. Not only do we now have a new Labour-led government but some huge changes to energy policy too. We'll keep the old stuff here for preservation and update the story as it develops.

Demand for electric vehicle charging sites is growing exponentially. Here we explore some of the best opportunities for developers, for building the future network of EV charge points in the UK.

The UK is facing a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions, with a deficit of 4.3 million homes and a projected increase in households to 26.9 million by 2043. To tackle this issue, Brickflow has released a white paper which delves deep into the problem and offers recommendations for a way forward.

Say hello to the newest iteration of our powerful integrated letter-sending feature. Bringing you even more enhancements and capabilities to further amp up site prospecting.

Whether you're a renewable energy provider scouting for prime land or a developer eager to uncover the optimal locations for solar panel placement, our cutting-edge solar insights layers are tailored just for your needs.

Introducing map annotations. Easily add notes, draw out potential sites, and outline the footprints of planned buildings. This feature simplifies marking areas of interest and visualising planning ideas on our map.

Whether you are embarking on new construction projects near safeguarded radar or surveillance sites, or building at height - you might be interested in the planning constraints you could face. Our new National Air Traffic Service tool has you covered.

Discovering the ideal site in the perfect location is now more effortless than ever. Introducing the brand-new Proximity feature, designed to empower users with precise location insights. Now users can easily find sites based on their proximity to key amenities.

As a property developer, finding the right location is key to the success of your project. Access to critical amenities like roads, bus and rail infrastructure and more recently, EV chargers, can be the deciding factor when it comes to making a decision.