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See every new planning application across 361 UK councils. Updated daily. Get free email notifications for new planning applications in your area

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Why Plota exists

Planning data in the UK is fragmented across hundreds of council websites. Plota brings it all together.

361 councils monitored

We check council planning portals daily across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Search by postcode or place

Find planning applications near any UK address, town, or street in seconds.

Draw your alert area

Paint hexagons on the map to define exactly where you want alerts. No fixed radius - follow streets, rivers, and boundaries. Set up alerts.

Council performance

See how fast your council decides applications, how often they approve, and how they rank against every other English planning authority. Learn more.

Frequently asked questions

What does Plota show?

Plota shows new planning applications submitted to councils across the UK. This includes householder extensions, new builds, change of use, tree works, listed building consent, and more. Each application links directly to the council's portal for full details.

How often is the data updated?

We check council planning portals daily. Most councils update overnight, so you'll typically see applications within 24 hours of them being validated.

Which councils are covered?

We currently cover 361 councils across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - that's the vast majority of UK planning authorities. We're adding more regularly. See the full list.

What is the Planning Authority Score?

A rating out of 10 for each English council based on official government data. It combines approval rate, decision speed, and how often the council extends the statutory time limit. You'll see it on every application page. Learn more.

Can I draw a custom alert area?

Yes. Instead of a fixed radius, you can paint hexagons on the map to define exactly where you want alerts. Follow streets, skip areas you don't care about, or draw multiple separate zones. See how it works.

Is Plota free?

Yes. Searching, browsing, and setting up email alerts is completely free. You can set up to 10 alert areas per email address.