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New Planning Applications Across the UK

Search recent and historic planning applications from 393 councils by postcode, town, street, council, or planning reference.

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England138,888 applications→ Scotland8,958 applications→ Wales5,215 applications→ Northern Ireland2,611 applications→

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153,194 recent planning applications across 393 councils.

Scotland8,958 applications→ Wales5,215 applications→ Northern Ireland2,611 applications→ South East29,200 applications→ London25,382 applications→ East of England21,774 applications→ South West16,539 applications→ North West12,235 applications→ East Midlands10,084 applications→ West Midlands9,962 applications→ Yorkshire and Humber9,528 applications→ North East4,184 applications→
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Browse current UK planning applications for new homes, extensions, demolitions, change of use, renewables, listed buildings, and more.

New HomesNew dwellings, conversions, replacement homes, and housing schemes. 12,860last 90 days Change of UseChanges between residential, commercial, hospitality, and other uses. 12,036last 90 days ExtensionsHouse extensions, loft conversions, dormers, and alterations. 59,689last 90 days Commercial & Major WorksCommercial development, major schemes, and substantial works. 7,166last 90 days DemolitionFull and partial demolition, prior approvals, and replacement development. 11,445last 90 days Listed BuildingsListed building consent, heritage alterations, and restoration work. 4,184last 90 days Solar & RenewablesSolar panels, solar farms, batteries, heat pumps, and renewables. 3,312last 90 days Telecoms MastsMobile masts, telecoms equipment, cabinets, and network upgrades. 1,907last 90 days AgriculturalFarm buildings, agricultural storage, access, and rural development. 4,242last 90 days Community & Public BuildingsSchools, health facilities, community buildings, and public services. 3,129last 90 days ShopfrontsShopfront alterations, shutters, entrances, and commercial facades. 1,201last 90 days Signs & AdvertsAdvertising consent, illuminated signs, hoardings, and displays. 4,632last 90 days Utility & InfrastructureEnergy, water, transport, substations, and infrastructure works. 6,526last 90 days Trees & LandscapingTree works, protected trees, landscaping, and site boundaries. 23,088last 90 days

Applications may belong to more than one category, so totals across categories add up to more than the overall application count.

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