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What's the difference between outline and full planning permission?
Outline planning permission establishes the principle of development (is housing acceptable here?) while leaving specifics like layout and appearance to later applications. Full planning permission includes all details upfront. Outline is typically followed by 'reserved matters' applications that fill in the specifics.
What are 'reserved matters' in a planning application?
Details that an outline permission left to be approved later. There are five reserved matters: access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. They must usually be submitted within 3 years of the outline permission being granted.
How long does a planning decision for a new home take?
Statutory targets are 8 weeks for minor applications (1-9 dwellings) and 13 weeks for major applications (10+ dwellings), measured from the date the application is validated. Complex cases or appeals can take much longer.
Can I get email alerts for new homes planning applications anywhere in England?
Yes. Click the "Set up alerts" button on this page and you'll get a daily (or weekly) email listing every new homes application submitted anywhere in England. No need to pick a postcode or draw a map - pick the category once, choose your frequency, and we'll do the rest.
New Homes planning applications elsewhere
UK13,415 applicationsEngland11,172 applications (this page)Scotland994 applicationsWales471 applicationsNorthern Ireland778 applications
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10,708 applications
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51,751 applications
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5,513 applications
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7,018 applications
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3,165 applications
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1,935 applications
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3,798 applications
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2,559 applications
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955 applications
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3,932 applications
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5,217 applications
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25,108 applications
Data updated daily across England's active councils.