Changes to receiving planning updates
Please note that the Planning Finder (which enabled you to follow the progress of a planning application and get notified of new applications in your area) will no longer be available from 1 December 2022 and its function will be removed from our website. If you are currently registered with Planning Finder, you will no longer be notified of applications.
However, there are other ways that you can find applications on our planning pages, where we publish the weekly planning list.
You can also “Track” a live application (registration will be required first on our planning applications system) and once the application has had a decision, you will be notified by email.
Track a planning application
Follow the progress of an application and get notified once it’s had a decision.
Find out if you need planning permission
Check if you need planning permission, or if your project falls under permitted development.
Planning applications frequently asked questions
Answers to some of the most commons questions about the planning application process.
Planning process
Different stages of the application process explained.
Advertisements and signs
Guidance on advertisements and signs and apply for advertisement consent.
Once a decision has been made
Guidance on the next steps following a decision on your planning application.
Make an appeal
Guidance on how to appeal a decision.
Environmental Impact Assessments
Information about Environmental Impact Assessments.
Latest planning application news
Statutory information and notice alerts.