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Constraints, local approval history, refused applications and why they cluster, nearby major developments, and an evidence-based success estimate — assembled in seconds from government open data instead of hours of manual research.

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Analyses planning history, approval rates, refusals and nearby developments UK-wide (England, Scotland & Wales) via UK PlanIt's 400+ council portals. Statutory constraint checks (flood, listed, conservation, green belt, Article 4, TPO…) are England only, from the government platform.

Hours of manual research, done in seconds

Anyone making a decision about a property normally has to trawl council portals, flood maps, heritage lists and case histories one by one. Planning Scan joins those datasets at the address and derives what they actually mean.

ArchitectsSpot conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed status before sketching — and see what designs got refused locally.
Developers & investorsRead an area's real approval rate and find the major schemes already in the pipeline before committing to a site.
SurveyorsA constraint checklist across 12 statutory datasets from one search, with sources linked for the report.
HomebuyersKnow about the 120-home development round the corner before you exchange, not after.

What Planning Scan tells you about any address

A planning check runs an address against official open data and returns the information architects, developers, surveyors, investors and homebuyers would otherwise spend hours assembling by hand. Every result links back to its source record so you can verify it.

Planning constraints

For addresses in England, Planning Scan checks whether a site falls within a flood risk zone, is a listed building, sits inside a conservation area, is subject to an Article 4 direction, lies in the green belt, has a tree preservation order, or intersects a scheduled monument, SSSI, ancient woodland, area of outstanding natural beauty, heritage-at-risk entry, or registered brownfield land. Each constraint contributes to a planning score that reflects how straightforward development is likely to be.

Local planning approval rates and history

Planning Scan analyses recent planning applications around the address to show the local approval rate, a breakdown of approved, refused, withdrawn and pending applications, a decisions-by-year timeline, the mix of application types, and how quickly the council typically decides applications. Understanding local precedent is the single best guide to whether a new application will succeed.

Refused applications and appeals

Previous refusals are the strongest predictor of future outcomes, so Planning Scan surfaces refused applications nearby, mines resubmission records to show what changed to win approval, and flags appeals and withdrawn applications in the area.

Nearby developments

Major developments in the surrounding area are listed with their distance from the address — so a homebuyer learns about a 120-home scheme next door before exchanging, and a developer sees what is already in the pipeline before committing to a site.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the planning history of an address?

Enter any UK address with its postcode. Planning Scan returns the planning application history for the area — approved and refused applications, appeals, withdrawals and nearby developments — drawn from official council planning data.

How do I find out if a house is in a conservation area?

Enter the address and, for properties in England, Planning Scan checks the official conservation area dataset instantly, alongside listed building status, Article 4 directions and tree preservation orders that affect what you can build.

How can I see planning applications near me?

Type your postcode and Planning Scan lists recent and live planning applications nearby, including major developments, with their status and distance — so you can see what is being built near you before it happens.

Do I need planning permission for an extension, loft conversion or solar panels?

Much of this work falls under permitted development and needs no application, but conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed status can remove those rights. Planning Scan flags those constraints at your address and shows how similar projects nearby have fared. Always confirm with your local planning authority.

Can I check planning constraints for a property?

Yes. For English addresses Planning Scan checks 12 statutory constraint datasets including flood zones, listed buildings, conservation areas, green belt and Article 4 directions.

Does it cover Scotland and Wales?

Planning history, approval rates and nearby developments are covered UK-wide. Statutory constraint checks are currently England-only, reflecting where that data is officially published.

Is Planning Scan free?

Yes — Planning Scan is free to use, needs no account, and runs entirely on official open planning data.

Is the planning success estimate professional advice?

No. It is an indicative heuristic derived from open data to help you gauge likelihood. For decisions, consult a planning professional and the relevant local planning authority.