Planning Permission API UK — 20M Applications by Postcode
Search 20 million geocoded planning applications from every Local Planning Authority in England and Wales. Filter by postcode and radius, status (approved/refused/pending), application type, and date range. Used by estate agents, property developers, conveyancers, and PropTech platforms.
What's in the API
417 Local Planning Authorities
Complete England and Wales coverage — every LPA's planning applications in one API, geocoded to point coordinates.
Status filtering
Filter by approved, refused, pending, withdrawn, or appeal. Identify properties with refused extensions or nearby major developments.
Application type
Full, householder, listed building consent, advertisement, prior approval, and more — filterable by type code.
Radius search
Search within a configurable radius (50m–5km) of any postcode. Returns results ranked by distance from centre point.
Sample response
{
"applications": [
{
"reference": "22/03456/FULL",
"address": "16 Oak Street, Bristol BS8",
"description": "Erection of single-storey rear extension",
"status": "Approved",
"type": "householder",
"decision_date": "2022-08-15",
"distance_metres": 87,
"lpa": "Bristol City Council"
}
],
"total": 12
}Pricing
Planning data included from Starter plan. Free tier covers 100 calls/month.
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