Planning Permission API UK — Nearly 4M Applications by Postcode
Search nearly 4 million geocoded planning applications across more than 300 local planning authorities 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
300+ local planning authorities
Planning applications from over 300 local planning authorities across England and Wales in one API, geocoded to point coordinates; completeness varies by authority.
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Filter by approved, refused, pending, withdrawn, or appeal.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 a 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
}