Check planning applications near any UK property
See every planning application within 400 metres — approved, refused, pending, and prior approval — before you make an offer. Listed building status and conservation area flags included.
Data source: planning.data.gov.uk · Local Planning Authorities · Included in every report from £19
400m
Radius searched for planning applications around the property
1,200+
Planning decisions are made every day in England — any could affect your property
5 statuses
Approved, refused, withdrawn, pending and prior approval — all shown
What the planning check includes
Nearby planning applications
All applications within 400 metres — from rear extensions next door to larger residential or commercial developments in the immediate area. Approved, refused, pending and withdrawn, with dates and decision summaries.
Prior approval notifications
Office-to-flat conversions and large permitted development extensions can appear with minimal consultation. We flag prior approval applications separately so you can see what development might proceed without a full planning application.
Listed building status
Whether the property itself is listed (Grade I, II* or II), which affects what alterations you can make and the consents required. Works to a listed building without consent is a criminal offence.
Conservation area
If the property is in a conservation area, permitted development rights are significantly restricted — replacing windows, adding satellite dishes, or even painting the exterior may need consent. We flag this clearly.
Applications on the property itself
Any applications made for the specific address — including past extensions, conversions, or change-of-use applications. This tells you whether any visible works are on record as permitted.
Decision date and status
An approved application from 18 months ago that hasn't been built yet is still live — planning permissions typically last 3 years. We show decision dates so you know whether an approval is still implementable.
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Frequently asked questions
What radius does the planning search cover?
Property Snapshot searches for planning applications within approximately 400 metres of the property. This covers the immediate neighbourhood — nearby gardens, adjacent streets, and any development land within a short walk. Applications further away (a new housing estate half a mile away, for example) are beyond the radius but can be found by searching the local authority's planning portal directly.
Where does the planning data come from?
The national planning data is sourced from planning.data.gov.uk, a GOV.UK platform that aggregates planning applications from local planning authorities across England. Coverage continues to improve as more councils contribute data. For areas not yet fully covered, Property Snapshot also queries local authority planning portals where possible.
What statuses are shown?
Approved, refused, withdrawn, pending (undecided), and prior approval notifications. Approved applications are particularly important as they represent committed future change. Pending applications represent potential change. Refused applications can indicate planning policy constraints in the area.
What is a prior approval notification?
Prior approval is a lighter form of planning consent used for certain permitted development rights — such as converting an office to flats or adding a two-storey rear extension. These can appear with very little community consultation and with short decision windows. They can represent significant development risk with less public visibility than a full planning application.
Does the check cover listed building status?
Yes. If the property is listed — Grade I, II* or II — this is flagged in the report. Listed building status means you need Listed Building Consent for almost any alteration, internal or external, and work without it is a criminal offence. We also flag if the property sits in a Conservation Area, where permitted development rights are significantly reduced.
Can I check if a previous extension had planning permission?
You can look for any planning applications or permitted development notifications associated with the address. However, the absence of an application doesn't confirm the work was permitted development — some works require neither full planning nor notification. If you suspect works were done without consent, a solicitor can request an indemnity insurance policy or a certificate of lawful development from the local authority.