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Latest Planning DataVisually!

Visualise local planning data, proximities to special designation boundaries including flood zones 2 & 3 plus more. All at the speed of light! Designed for developers, architects, and homeowners.

    Interactive Map Search

    Visualize planning applications, designations, and flood zones on an interactive map

    CIL Calculator

    Calculate Community Infrastructure Levy costs for your development instantly

    Approval Predictor

    AI-powered likelihood assessment based on local authority approval patterns

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    Wait Times Dashboard

    Track planning decision timelines across all UK local authorities

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    Check distances to protected areas, conservation zones, and designations

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    Official Data Sources

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    Comprehensive Coverage

    All 385 local planning authorities in England

    Real-Time Updates

    Data refreshed daily for accuracy and reliability

    Some of the data we monitor

    Environment Agency
    Natural England
    Historic England
    National Parks
    Conservation Areas
    Green Belt
    SSSI Boundaries
    Planning Applications
    LPA Policies
    Archaeological Areas

    All data is sourced from official government and regulatory bodies including GOV.UK, Environment Agency, Natural England, Historic England, and local planning authorities. We ensure data accuracy through automated validation and daily updates.

    Planning DataInstantly!

    See how quickly local planning decisions are being made. Compare authorities and track performance trends over time. Essential insights for developers and homeowners alike.

      Local Authority Leaderboard

      National Performancei
      This average uses the most recent period available per authority. It may differ from the leaderboard average, which uses a fixed period for comparison.
      The national average on-time decision rate is 56%.
      Improvement
      Milton Keynes improved its on-time rate by 33% (now 63%) in the latest period.
      Activity
      Cornwall decided the most non-major applications in the latest period (1,051 decisions).
      Concern
      41 authorities saw a drop of more than 10% in on-time decisions this period.
      Sorted by % decided in 8 weeks (non-major). 308 authorities listed (for 24 months to end of March 2025 or latest period found).
      England average (non-major within 8 weeks): 53%
      #AuthorityTotal Decisions% within 8 Weeks
      1Arun1,42690%No change from October to December 2024
      2Sutton2,04186%(+1%)Up 1% from October to December 2024
      3Castle Point86383%(+5%)Up 5% from October to December 2024
      4Coventry2,32883%(+14%)Up 14% from October to December 2024
      5Fareham1,14982%No change from October to December 2024
      6Watford95082%(-3%)Down 3% from October to December 2024
      7Three Rivers1,59881%(-4%)Down 4% from October to December 2024
      8North Tyneside1,22479%(-5%)Down 5% from October to December 2024
      9Chelmsford2,46279%(+7%)Up 7% from October to December 2024
      10Enfield3,33079%(-1%)Down 1% from October to December 2024
      11Folkestone and Hythe1,21777%No change from October to December 2024
      12Medway1,76477%(-11%)Down 11% from October to December 2024
      13Tunbridge Wells2,16777%(-2%)Down 2% from October to December 2024
      14Maidstone2,09476%(-15%)Down 15% from October to December 2024
      15Stevenage49575%(+11%)Up 11% from October to December 2024
      16Spelthorne1,15175%No change from October to December 2024
      17Gravesham1,15175%(-11%)Down 11% from October to December 2024
      18Shropshire4,23474%(-8%)Down 8% from October to December 2024
      19Kingston upon Thames2,22374%(+16%)Up 16% from October to December 2024
      20Wokingham2,26572%(-2%)Down 2% from October to December 2024
      21Telford and Wrekin1,19172%(+12%)Up 12% from October to December 2024
      22New Forest1,61172%(+4%)Up 4% from October to December 2024
      23Redbridge3,20472%(-3%)Down 3% from October to December 2024
      24Rushmoor55172%(+13%)Up 13% from October to December 2024
      25Test Valley1,71471%(-10%)Down 10% from October to December 2024
      26Bexley2,52071%(+2%)Up 2% from October to December 2024
      27Ebbsfleet Development Corporation45871%(-13%)Down 13% from October to December 2024
      28Isle of Wight1,72071%(-3%)Down 3% from October to December 2024
      29Manchester2,75671%(-12%)Down 12% from October to December 2024
      30Sandwell1,65771%(-1%)Down 1% from October to December 2024
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