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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.

Ever wondered what stands between an idea for a new building and its actual construction? It's the world of planning applications—a critical, yet often complex, part of property development. These applications are more than just paperwork; they're the keys that can unlock your project's potential or put it on hold.

The fundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. But could rethinking Green Belt policy be the key to solving our housing crisis?

In the complex world of property development, we shine a light on the strategic role of appeals in planning applications and the transformative power of data. Discover how to turn the insights into your most valuable ally in creating a comprehensive planning appeals strategy.

Nutrient neutrality is a means of ensuring that a plan or project does not add to existing nutrient burdens so there is no net increase in nutrients as a result of the plan or project.

Sourcing land is a complex process with many factors to consider. To get the numbers right, it is important to be organised, efficient, and accurate. By following the best practices discussed in this blog, you can increase your chances of making a well-informed decision.

We've introduced AI (artificial intelligence) into Searchland, enabling you to find specific information about local council plan documents, adopted & emerging, within seconds.

Padel court development is booming across the UK, with planning applications up 140% in 2025. At Searchland, we've uncovered nearly 24,300 sites ready for padel investment. Here's where the real opportunity lies for landowners, developers and investors.

How a specialist block agency finds off-market MUFBs: the ownership, leasehold and EPC filters used to source unsplit multi unit freehold blocks.

Sourcing a site is only half the job - the other half is getting a lender comfortable with the numbers. We hosted a webinar with Andrew Fraser, Chief Commercial Officer at Assetz Capital, to break down exactly how an agile lender's credit team assesses a deal, from first read to term sheet.

Article 4 Directions quietly withdraw permitted development rights, and they cover the majority of England's councils. Searchland's Article 4 data is now searchable by restriction type, PD right and use class.

MCP is everywhere right now. But not all connectors are built the same - and in property and planning, the difference shows up fast. Here's what to look for, and how Searchland stacks up.

Proposed NPPF reforms could introduce a “default yes” approach to development near train stations. We’ve analysed 1,000+ locations across England to identify where the biggest opportunities sit - and how to get ahead before policy is finalised.

Search every UK planning committee meeting in one place. Committee Explorer indexes meetings, decisions and councillor votes - transcribed, timestamped, and archived forever.

See a company's ownership tree, run a director search, and find the land or property it owns - Companies House data built directly into Searchland.

What biodiversity net gain actually means for developers: the 10% rule, the metric, exemptions, units and credits, and how to budget for it with confidence.

Model residual land value, GDV, profit and cashflow for any site with Searchland's appraisal tool - built on the data already in the platform.

See the charge code, lender, and secured debt behind any company on Searchland's ownership page — built for due diligence, refinancing, and acquisition prospecting.

See planning enforcement notices against any application or title on Searchland - know who's breached planning rules before you commit to a site.