View and track planning applications
You can use the online planning search to:
- Check the progress of current planning and tree works applications and appeals.
- Comment on applications awaiting decision. Please note that all comments, including your name (if supplied) and address, will be published on our website. Before you comment, please see How to Comment on an Application.
- View documents, plans and decision notices associated with applications since January 2003.
- View the decision notices and planning history of a property since 1976.
Please note that this service may be unavailable on weekdays after 21.00 hours for a short period due to system back-up procedures.
If you are experiencing an issue with the system not loading, we would advise you to use an alternative browser or clear your browser cache to fix this issue. The following link provides a guide for most browsers in use.
https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/
View weekly lists of Applications, decisions and appeals
You can also view planning applications and constraints on our District Mapping Service.
Commenting on an application
You can submit your comments online under the application details. Please supply your address, including postcode, so that we may log your comments and reconsult you on any material amendments made during the application process. Please note that your comments will be published on our website. We will redact signatures and personal email addresses and telephone numbers only.
Further guidance on issues we can and cannot consider can be found at How to Comment on an Application.
Searching, viewing plans and using the measuring tools
If you know the planning reference number, this is the easiest way to get to the application you wish to view. When entering a postcode, please add the space ie AL1 3JE. For some more complicated addresses you will need to use the Advanced Search and a wild card.
To view the application details, click on the blue text, which is a hyperlink to the application.
Use the Documents tab to view plans and other documents.
For comparing plans, you can right click to open plans in a new tab/window. The measuring tools on the left-hand side can also be used. Remember to set the correct scale indicated on the plans first.
For more detailed guidance, see the guidance notes below.
