Planning application data API

UK planning data: access real-time approvals, rejections, and appeals

Unlock planning application data from across the UK, updated in real-time to give you the most accurate insight into new, ongoing and historic planning applications as they happen. View planning decisions including approvals, rejections and appeals from all UK councils, including Scotland if required, and use the power of planning data to assess the viability of your project quickly.

‍Planning application tools are also available as part of a Searchland licence.

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Our planning application data API integrates seamlessly with bespoke platforms & GIS solutions

We've got you covered with access to an impressive 100% of all planning application data published on council portals since 1990, with access to over 23.9 million planning applications and enriched data on appeals, totalling over 500 thousand appeals with links to the inspectorate.

In addition to the standard planning details, we dive deeper to bring you a wealth of extra information. From the specifics of applicants to key application dates and decisions to the development size and even the case officer and important documents, we've got it all. View our API docs here.

Key API features

Planning application data API in Searchland, showing an example of a planning application card

Application type

Identify the specific type of each planning application for targeted searches.

Date received

Access the exact date when each application was submitted, ensuring timely data.

Decision

Get detailed information on the final decision (approved, rejected, pending, etc.) and the date issued for each application.

Planning documents

Direct access to associated planning documents for comprehensive insights.

Case officer

Identify the case officer assigned to each application, enabling more informed follow-ups.

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Strategic decision making

By understanding the landscape of approvals, rejections, and appeals, you better understand whether your project will fail or succeed at the first hurdle.

Improve your application success rate

Application likely to go to appeal? Use historical data to turn the tide in your favour. Uncover statistical insights to back your case or discover applications that overcame objections.

Save time and resources

Streamline the process of gathering and analysing planning application data. Eliminate manual research, find all the data you need in one place, and reduce the likelihood of errors.

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