Planning Portal

Planning Portal is the UK government's official online platform for submitting and accessing planning applications and decisions in England. It plays a critical role in the property market by centralising planning data, enabling transparency and facilitating the planning process for developers, agents, and local authorities.

The platform provides datasets including submitted planning applications, decisions, appeals, and related documentation covering all local planning authorities in England. Data quality is maintained through official local authority records, ensuring accuracy and reliability for users.

Users of Planning Portal data include property developers, planning consultants, local authorities, investors, and real estate professionals who rely on planning information to evaluate development opportunities, monitor planning trends, and support due diligence.

Access to Planning Portal data is primarily through its website interface, with some data available via API. The service is free to use for searching and viewing planning applications. Integration options exist for developers seeking automated access, with no commercial fees for basic data retrieval.