Find a planning application

Search with Public Access

Public Access is the home for planning application details and you can use it to search for, view, track and comment on applications.

How do I create a weekly list of planning applications in my area?

To create a list of planning applications in your area, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to Public Access.
Step 2: The 'Weekly/Monthly Lists' tab will be selected.
Step 3: Select Weekly List or Monthly List as appropriate.
Step 4: Select your Parish or Ward.
Step 5: Select the week or month you wish to view applications for.
Step 5: Select applications that were either validated or decided that week/month.

What else can I use Public Access for?

You can use Public Access to:

view current and historic planning applications
track the progress of an application
comment on applications - please register first
read comments using the "documents" tab
view information and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate
view property details by reference to a map
view enforcement notices served since 2001
view building control applications
view license applications

Publishing planning documents

We publish planning application documents on Public Access; this includes decisions and appeals. By searching Public Access you agree to the terms and conditions of use.

Public Access automatically removes some application background papers six months after decision to comply with the Data Protection Act.

To view a missing document contact us quoting the application reference number and name of the document you would like to view.

Contact information

Planning and building control opening hours and contact information