Planning Applications Near Me
Search any UK postcode to see planning applications submitted near that address — free, instant, sourced directly from official planning data.
Quick Answer: How to Search Planning Applications Near You (UK)
Why Check Nearby Planning Applications
Planning decisions and proposed alterations nearby directly influence residential living quality and capital value.
Nearby developments such as two-storey rear extensions, loft dormers, new-build infills, or commercial changes of use can block natural daylight, overlook private gardens, strain on-street parking, and impact resale values.
Pending applications or recently approved permissions alert you to future demolition, heavy plant traffic, scaffolding, and noise disruption before you exchange contracts or move in.
Provides vital negotiating leverage when submitting an offer on a house, and grants you the timely knowledge needed to lodge an objection or formal comment during statutory public consultation windows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Planning Applications
Official answers on statutory consultation periods, planning validity periods, and open data sources.
This search covers planning applications submitted in the last 5 years. For older records, contact the local planning authority directly.
UK Planning Applications & Permissions Guides
Statutory guides covering material planning objections, 3-year validity rules, permitted development rights, and checking unpermitted alterations.
Free statutory methods to search nearby planning applications using national open registers and council online planning portals.
Valid statutory material planning considerations (loss of daylight, overlooking, traffic) versus non-material grounds.
Statutory 3-year commencement time limits, discharging pre-commencement conditions, and Section 73 variations.
General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) rules, Article 4 restrictions, and securing a Lawful Development Certificate.
Searching council planning registers, reviewing historic decision notices, and identifying unauthorized building works before buying.
Applying on land you do not own under DMPO 2015 Certificate B, serving 21-day owner notices, and private rights.
Article 15 neighbour notification letters, adjoining boundary rules, site notices, and 21-day consultation rights.
How the 5 statutory Reserved Matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) and 3-year time limits work.
Searching the Planning Inspectorate Casework Portal, Section 78 appeal deadlines, and neighbour comment rules.
Setting up free automated email alerts on Idox council portals and checking the statutory Weekly List.
Converting Class E shops and offices to C3 residential homes following the March 2024 deregulation (no sqm cap).
The 56-day Prior Approval workflow, handling shopfront external works, CIL in-use tests, and 3-year completion rules.
All 8 Paragraph MA.2 assessment criteria: highways, flood risk, commercial noise, conservation areas, and daylight.
Checking council Article 4 maps, NPPF Paragraph 53 geographical limits, and expired legacy Class O orders.
Minimum 37 sqm / 39 sqm studio flat sizes, bedroom width tables, and BRE 209 / BS EN 17037 daylight rules.
How Section 115 of the Levelling-up Act 2023 replaced the 4-year rule in England on 25 April 2024.
Proving 4-year or 10-year immunity under Section 191 or Permitted Development lawfulness under Section 192.
Comparing Class MA vs Class G (2 flats above a shop), Sui Generis exclusions, and Building Regulations.
Find your council's direct planning register search link, duty officer contact numbers, and council office addresses.
Local Planning Applications & Permission Guides
Statutory advice on submitting objections, permitted development rights, planning committee appeals, and DMPO 2015 rules.
How Do I Find Planning Applications Near Me in the UK?
You can search current and recent planning applications near any UK address using our free Planning Applications Near Me tool, powered directly by official planning.data.gov.uk data. Simply enter your postcode to view approved, pending, and refused applications within 0.25, 0.5, or 1.0 mile of your property over the last 5 years.
Can I Object to a Neighbour's Planning Application in the UK?
Yes. Anyone has the statutory right to object to any planning application during the 21-day public consultation period. However, planning officers and committees can only consider 'material planning considerations' such as loss of light, overlooking, overbearing scale, and traffic danger. Objections based on loss of property value or personal disputes are legally dismissed.
How Long Does Planning Permission Last in the UK?
Full planning permission in the UK typically lasts for 3 years from the date decision notice is issued. If you do not lawfully commence material operations on site within this 3-year window, the permission lapses permanently and you must submit a completely fresh planning application.
What Is the Difference Between Permitted Development and Planning Permission?
Permitted Development Rights (PDR) are statutory rights granted by Parliament allowing homeowners to build extensions, loft conversions, and outbuildings within strict size limits without applying to the council. Full planning permission requires submitting architectural plans to the local council, which decides whether to grant or refuse permission based on local policies.
How to Find Out If a Property Has Planning Permission in the UK?
You can check if a property has planning permission by searching the local council's online planning register using the property address or postcode, reviewing the local authority search (CON29 / LLC1) during conveyancing, or ordering an official copy of the planning history from your Local Planning Authority.
Can You Apply for Planning Permission on Someone Else's Property in the UK?
Yes. In the UK, you do not need to own a property or plot of land to apply for planning permission on it. However, under Section 65 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Article 13 of the DMPO 2015, you must sign an Ownership Certificate and serve formal statutory notice (Certificate B) on all legal freeholders and long-leaseholders at least 21 days before submitting the application.
Biodiversity Net Gain, CIL & Class MA Development Guides
Mandatory statutory requirements for UK developments under Environment Act 2021, Community Infrastructure Levy 2010, and GPDO Class MA rules.
How Do You Calculate Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the UK?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is calculated using the statutory Defra metric formula: Biodiversity Units = Baseline Habitat Area (hectares) × Habitat Distinctiveness (1 to 8) × Habitat Condition (1 to 3) × Strategic Significance (1.0 to 1.15). To secure planning permission under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, developers must demonstrate that post-intervention units (on-site retained and enhanced habitats plus off-site units) equal at least 110% of the pre-development baseline score across each of the three mandatory unit types: area habitats, hedgerows, and watercourses.
What Are the Statutory Rules for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in 2026?
In 2026, statutory Biodiversity Net Gain is mandatory for all major developments (since February 2024), small residential sites (since April 2024), and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs, mandated in 2026). Key statutory requirements include: (1) A legally binding minimum 10.0% net gain over pre-development baseline, (2) Submitting an approved Biodiversity Gain Plan before commencement of works, (3) Securing habitat enhancements for a minimum 30-year maintenance period via Section 106 agreements or Conservation Covenants, and (4) Registering off-site gains on Natural England's National Biodiversity Gain Site Register.
How Much Can Landowners Earn from Selling BNG Units in the UK?
Landowners establishing registered habitat banks can earn between £20,000 and £45,000 per biodiversity unit sold to developers. Marginal agricultural land typically generates 2 to 4 biodiversity units per hectare through wildflower meadow creation or woodland planting. A 20-hectare habitat bank yielding 60 net units can generate gross sales revenues of £1,200,000 to £2,100,000. After deducting 30-year habitat maintenance costs, monitoring fees, and legal covenant charges (£8,000–£15,000 per ha), landowners achieve net returns far exceeding traditional agricultural crop yields.
How Much Does 1 BNG Unit Cost? (Private Market vs Statutory Credits)
On the UK private market, 1 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) unit typically costs between £20,000 and £35,000 for standard grassland and scrub habitats, rising to £40,000–£55,000 for high-distinctiveness woodland or wetland habitats. In contrast, Government Statutory Biodiversity Credits sold directly by Natural England are intentionally priced punitively to protect the private market: statutory credits cost £42,000 (+VAT) for Tier A1, £48,000 for Tier A2, and up to £650,000 for scarce habitats. Furthermore, developers must purchase 2 statutory credits to satisfy every 1-unit deficit, making private off-site units at least 60% cheaper.
Biodiversity Net Gain Calculator Gov UK: Statutory Defra Metric Tool
The official Gov.uk statutory tool is the 'Statutory Biodiversity Metric'—a macro-enabled Microsoft Excel spreadsheet published by Natural England and Defra. It requires qualified ecologists to input Phase 1 or UKHab survey codes, parcel areas in hectares, strategic significance factors, and target condition assessments. While the official 25MB spreadsheet is mandatory for formal planning submissions, our fast web-based BNG calculator provides developers, architects, and landowners with instant feasibility modeling before hiring expensive ecology consultancies.
BNG Small Sites Metric (SSM): Rules & Calculator for Small Developments
The Small Sites Metric (SSM) is a simplified statutory calculation tool created by Natural England for minor developments. In residential schemes, it applies to developments between 1 and 9 dwellings on sites under 0.5 hectares (or under 0.2 hectares if dwelling numbers are unspecified). For non-residential schemes, it applies where floorspace is under 1,000 square metres or site area is under 1 hectare. Unlike the main metric, the SSM does not require a certified CIEEM ecologist to complete condition sheets if the site contains only low or medium distinctiveness common habitats.
Free Biodiversity Net Gain Calculator Online UK: 10% BNG Estimator
Our free online Biodiversity Net Gain Calculator allows property developers, architects, planning consultants, and self-builders to model statutory 10% BNG requirements in seconds. Input your development site area, select your existing baseline habitat types (arable, grassland, scrub, hardstanding), configure proposed on-site green infrastructure (gardens, bioswales, green roofs), and calculate your exact net gain or shortfall percentage. If a deficit occurs, the calculator automatically estimates required off-site units and statutory credit costs.
How to Buy Off-Site BNG Units and Statutory Credits in the UK
To buy off-site BNG units in England: (1) Confirm your exact unit deficit using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric, (2) Search Natural England's Biodiversity Gain Site Register or private environmental brokers to find an accredited habitat bank within your local planning authority or National Character Area, (3) Enter into a formal BNG Unit Purchase Agreement with the landowner/broker (£20,000–£40,000 per unit), (4) Obtain a formal Certificate of Unit Allocation referencing the registered gain site ID, and (5) Submit the certificate and Biodiversity Gain Plan to your council. Only if no local private units exist can you apply to Natural England to buy statutory credits.
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Disclaimer: This tool shows planning application data sourced from planning.data.gov.uk for general information only. For the most current status of a specific application, or to submit comments, contact the relevant local planning authority directly.