Stack layers on land titles
Overlay 30+ constraint layers on title boundaries in one map. Filter out plots that are flooded, protected or in the green belt.
Rule sites out early
Spot flood zones, conservation areas, green belt and agricultural land before you spend time on planning research.
Searchland flood layers with surface water ticked and 1 in 30, 100 and 1000 year risk shown on a map

Check flood risk before you commit

Flood zone 2, flood zone 3, areas protected from flooding, surface water flooding.
Searchland map of a historic town with conservation area, listed buildings and a scheduled monument labelled

Spot designations that limit what you can build

Conservation areas, listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, world heritage sites, battlefields.
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Green belt and landscape

Find out whether land is in the green belt or a protected landscape. Green belt, National Landscapes (AONB), National Parks, country parks, CRoW access land, national forests and land, Scottish wild land areas, designated open spaces, ancient woodland, public rights of way.
Searchland map showing SSSI and ancient woodland layers ticked in the planning constraints list

Ecology and land quality

See environmental designations that can stall a scheme. SSSI impact zones, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, special protection areas, special areas of conservation, Ramsar sites, nutrient neutrality, agricultural land.

Frequently asked questions

What are planning constraints?

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Designations and risks that limit or shape what you can build on a site, such as flood zones, green belt, conservation areas and protected habitats.

Which green belt and landscape constraints can I map?

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Green belt, National Landscapes (AONB), national parks, country parks, CRoW access land, national forests and land, Scottish wild land areas and public rights of way.

Which ecology and land quality constraints can I map?

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SSSI, SSSI impact zone, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, SPA, special area of conservation, Ramsar, ancient woodland and nutrient neutrality. For land quality and ground conditions you can also map agricultural land, peat coverage, soil layer depth, soilscapes, radon gas, historic landfill and Coal Authority areas.

Can I map planning constraints in London?

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Yes. London layers include LSIS, SIL, ULEZ (current and proposed), areas of intensification, low emission neighbourhoods, low emission zones, opportunity areas, town centre boundaries and designated open spaces.

How do I check if land is in the green belt?

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Search the address or postcode in Searchland and switch on the green belt layer. The boundary shows on the map, and you can open any plot to see its ownership and planning history.

What flood information can I see?

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Flood zone 2, flood zone 3, areas protected from flooding, surface water flooding and surface water flooding with climate change. Surface water flooding is shown for 1 in 30, 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 year events.

Which heritage designations can I see?

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Conservation areas, listed buildings, scheduled monuments, parks and gardens, world heritage sites and battlefields, all as map layers. Article 4 areas and tree preservation orders are available too.

Can I filter sites by planning constraints?

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Yes. In the sourcing tool you can exclude sites that fall within constraints such as flood zones, green belt or National Landscapes (AONB), alongside criteria like tenure and developed area.

Does it cover Scotland and Wales?

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Yes. Planning constraints cover England, Scotland and Wales.

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