UK planning history & applications by postcode
Search every planning application from English and Welsh councils on one map. AI risk scoring, ownership overlays, sold-price context — the whole planning picture for any postcode in seconds. From £49 a month.
What planning history tells you
Planning history is the record of every planning application submitted for a location — the proposal, the authority’s decision (approved, refused, withdrawn), the conditions attached, and the date. It’s the single most useful signal for judging whether a new scheme will get consent, and for spotting where the local planning authority draws the line.
Every English and Welsh council publishes its planning history online, but each portal has a different interface, different search fields, and different lookback windows. LandHunt normalises the lot into one searchable map, updated daily, with AI risk scoring on top.
What planning history is used for
Approval likelihood
Nearby decisions are the strongest predictor of how a new scheme will land. Recent approvals for similar proposals point to a favourable local policy climate; recent refusals flag risk.
Precedent research
When you’re preparing a planning statement or appeal, cited local precedents (approval or refusal) are far more persuasive than generic policy quotes.
Site sourcing
Withdrawn or refused applications from a year ago often signal owners open to a fresh approach. Filtering planning history by outcome surfaces these opportunities.
Planning history by postcode district
Pick a postcode district (outcode) to see how planning history works in that area, common application types, and how to search recent decisions.
Planning history, common questions
What is planning history?
Planning history is the record of every planning application submitted for a specific address, postcode, ward or council area. It shows what was proposed, how the local planning authority responded (approved, refused, withdrawn), and when the decision was made. It's the single most useful signal for judging whether a new scheme is likely to get consent in the same location.
How do I check planning history in the UK?
You have three routes: (1) the local planning authority's own portal (search by postcode or reference number); (2) the government's National Planning Casework Unit for called-in cases; (3) commercial platforms like LandHunt that consolidate every council in England and Wales into one searchable map with AI risk scoring. LandHunt updates daily and lets you filter by application type, decision and date across multiple councils in one query.
How far back does planning history go?
Most English and Welsh councils publish planning history back to the early 2000s on their online portals, with paper records for earlier applications available on request. LandHunt aggregates 5-10+ years of planning history by default, with older records available for saved sites.
Can I see planning applications for a specific postcode?
Yes. Every planning application in England and Wales is publicly available and searchable by postcode, outcode (e.g. SW11) or full address. LandHunt indexes them by both, so you can drill from a whole outcode down to a specific plot in one search.
What information does a planning application include?
A UK planning application typically includes: applicant and agent names, site address, proposal description, application type (full, outline, householder, prior approval, listed building consent, etc.), submission date, target decision date, actual decision, decision date, conditions, and supporting documents (design and access statements, flood risk assessments, ecology reports, planning statements). All of this is public.
How does LandHunt help with planning history?
LandHunt puts planning history on the same map as INSPIRE parcels, HM Land Registry ownership, flood zones, Green Belt, conservation areas and sold prices. AI reads the history and scores each site's approval likelihood, so triage takes minutes rather than hours. From £49/month, month-to-month.
Search UK planning history on one map
Every English and Welsh council, updated daily. From £49 a month.
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