Local Plan API · Allocations & policy
Align every project with the local plan.
Access structured, standardised data from Local Plans across England — allocations, settlement boundaries and planning policies — so developers and planners can ensure every project aligns with local priorities and policy frameworks.
Our Local Plan datasets, including the Local Plan Policy tool, are also available as part of a Searchland licence.
Local Plan sources
Local Plan data that integrates with bespoke platforms & GIS
Our API includes an array of datasets — allocations, settlement boundaries, Local Plan information and Local Plan policy — covering endpoints such as plan status, HDT overview, 5YHLS and more across England.
View our API documentsLocal Plan endpoints
Key API features.
Every layer behind the Searchland Local Plan map — allocations, settlement boundaries, policy and delivery metrics across England.
Local Plan policy
The complete set of rules and guidelines for how land is used and developed in each authority.
Allocations
Designated areas of land for particular uses across England — most notably housing delivery.
Settlement boundaries
The defined extent of the built area, indicating where new housing should be built.
Plan status
Adopted and emerging Local Plan status for each council.
Plan period
The start and end years that each Local Plan covers.
Housing targets
Local housing requirements and the allocation totals behind them.
Housing delivery test
HDT results measured against each authority's housing target.
5-year housing land supply
The 5YHLS position for each local authority.
Plan history
Adoption dates and the evolution of each Local Plan over time.
Strategic decision making
By understanding the Local Plan, you get a clearer view of whether your project meets the needs of the local area — improving your chances of a successful application.
Standardised data
We've all wrestled with hit-and-miss council portals and clunky websites. Find every dataset you need — enhanced, cleansed and centralised.
Save time and resources
Streamline gathering and analysing Local Plan data. Eliminate manual research, find everything in one place and reduce the likelihood of errors.
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Endpoint catalogue
More Searchland APIs.
The Local Plan API is one of ten datasets behind the Searchland platform — every one available through the same clean, consistent API.
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FAQ
Answers.
What does the Local Plan API cover?
The API spans allocations, settlement boundaries and Local Plan policy, plus Local Plan information — plan status, period, adopted and emerging status, housing targets, HDT results and 5YHLS.
Which areas are covered?
No. API access is offered as a standalone, separately-priced service. A platform licence does not include API access, and the API does not require one.
Do I need a Searchland licence to use the API?
The same datasets that power the platform: planning applications & appeals, documents, ownership & title, constraints & policy, strategic land (SHLAA, allocations), energy & infrastructure, and sold-price comparables.
Can I integrate the data with my own GIS?
Bulk for large national datasets and internal databases. REST for real-time per-query access inside your software. GIS for spatial analysis directly in ArcGIS or QGIS alongside your own layers.
What does each record include?
Yes, we have integrated Land Registry document purchasing into our API structure.
Can I see a sample before buying?
Yes. We can share a sample dataset or schema overview so your technical team can confirm the structure fits before integrating.
We can’t wait to get you on board
Ready to access our data?
Our property data API is available as an off-the-shelf solution, or as a package tailored to your specific needs. Get in touch with us to start a conversation.