Map Tool
Planning Application Finder
See every planning application near a site in the UK plotted on the map, colour-coded by status, with full details and decision dates. Open the map to search your area now.
What You Can Do
See every planning application near a site plotted directly on the map, colour-coded by status, with full details, decision dates and a link back to the source record.
Browse Applications by Status
Every application in view is plotted and colour-coded — Granted, Refused, Pending or Withdrawn — so you can scan an area at a glance.
Filter by Date Range
Use the date range slider to reveal older applications, from the last few months back to several years, for the area shown on the map.
Review Full Application Details
Click any application to see its reference, authority, address, proposal, application type, decision and dates, with a link to the full record on the source site.
How to Find Planning Applications
- Open the map on Maplify.
- Navigate to the site or area you want to check.
- Select the Planning Applications tool from the toolbar.
- Adjust the date range slider if you need to look further back.
- Click any coloured dot to open its full application details.
Worked Example
A homeowner is checking precedent before submitting a similar extension application:
- Searching the surrounding streets reveals three past applications for rear extensions, two Granted and one Refused.
- Opening the Refused application shows it was rejected for overshadowing a neighbouring garden.
- This informs a revised design that avoids the same issue before the new application is submitted.
Data Source, Coverage and Updates
| Source | planit.org.uk, which aggregates planning application registers from local authorities across the UK. |
| Coverage | The majority of UK local planning authorities, though completeness and update frequency can vary by council. |
| Status categories | Applications are normalised into Granted, Refused, Pending and Withdrawn for consistent colour-coding on the map. |
| Refresh | Applications shown reflect the live planit.org.uk register at the time you search — no caching delay for the visible map area. |
Important Limitations
- Coverage and update frequency depend on each local authority's own planning register and how promptly it is reflected on planit.org.uk.
- A "Pending" status reflects the last known state — check the linked source record for the current live status before relying on it.
- This tool surfaces application records for screening purposes; always review the full application documents on the source site before making decisions.
- Historic applications may be incomplete for very old records or councils with limited digitised planning history.
Planning application history is most useful alongside the AI Planning Co-Pilot, the Land Insights Pane, the Planning Constraints Map and Site Reports.
Read our guide: How to Find Planning Applications Near a Property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the planning application data come from?
Applications are sourced live from planit.org.uk, which aggregates planning application data from local authorities across the UK.
How far back can I search?
Use the date range slider to look further back in time — the further you slide, the older the applications revealed on the map.
What status categories are shown?
Applications are grouped into Granted, Refused, Pending and Withdrawn, each colour-coded on the map so you can scan an area at a glance.
What details can I see for an application?
Reference numbers, authority, address, proposal description, application and development type, decision and dates, plus a link to view the full record on the source site.
Can I search for applications near a specific site?
Yes — navigate the map to the site, and applications within the visible map area are shown as clickable points.
Is the Planning Application Finder free?
Yes, searching and viewing planning applications on the map is free.
Can I check planning history for a specific address?
Yes — search or navigate to the address, and any past or current applications covering that site or nearby will appear on the map within the visible area.
Does this cover the whole of the UK?
Coverage depends on planit.org.uk's aggregation of local authority planning registers, which spans the majority of UK councils, though registration completeness can vary by authority.
Can the AI Co-Pilot use planning application results?
Yes — the AI Planning Co-Pilot reads nearby planning applications found for a site as part of its development assessment, referencing relevant precedent decisions.