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Find refused planning applications near you and understand why planning permission was rejected. Search by postcode to explore refused applications, see the reasons for refusal and compare similar planning decisions nearby.
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Why was it refused? Search local refusals
Find refused planning applications near an address, see what was proposed, whether it was later resubmitted and what changed — plus a link to the council’s decision notice with the official reasons.
Most common refusal themes nearby (inferred from application text)
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Planning Refusals Made Easier
Finding previous planning refusals can mean searching through council planning portals and working through old application records one by one. Planning Scan lets you search by postcode or address to quickly uncover refused applications and, where possible, understand why they were likely rejected.
Whether you're an architect, developer, surveyor or homebuyer, previous planning decisions can provide valuable insight before making your next property decision.
See what got refused locally
Check previous planning refusals before designing, and understand the issues that led to rejected applications nearby.
Spot planning risks before you commit
Find refused applications near potential sites and understand the issues that have affected previous proposals.
Understand the planning history
Explore refused applications around a property and identify potential planning issues before completing your assessment.
Know what was refused nearby
See previous planning refusals around a property and discover what development has been proposed before you buy.
Find Refused Planning Applications Near You
Want to know if planning applications have been refused in your area?
Planning Scan lets you search for refused planning applications near you using a postcode or location. Explore applications that have been rejected and find out what type of development was proposed and why planning permission was refused.
This can be particularly useful if you’re considering a similar project yourself.
Search for refused applications relating to:
- Extensions
- Loft conversions
- New homes
- New developments
- Solar panels
- Garages and outbuildings
- Change of use
- Demolitions
- Commercial developments
- Other residential developments
Find Refused Planning Applications Near You
Want to know if planning applications have been refused near your property?
Planning Scan lets you search for refused planning applications near you using a postcode or address. View previous applications that were refused and explore them in date order to see what planning decisions have been made in your local area.
This can be useful if you’re:
- Planning an extension
- Considering a loft conversion
- Looking at buying a property
- Concerned about development nearby
- Researching your local planning history
- Trying to understand previous planning refusals
Search Planning Refusals by Address
Enter an address to find refused planning applications in the surrounding area.
Planning Scan shows previous refused applications so you can explore planning decisions close to your property.
You can use the results to investigate:
- Refused applications near your home
- Previous planning refusals
- Applications submitted at nearby properties
- Older and more recent refusals
- The type of development that was proposed
- The date of the application and decision
Applications are displayed by date, making it easier to work backwards through the planning history of an area.
Why Was the Planning Application Refused?
Planning decisions can sometimes contain complex or technical information.
Where enough information is available, Planning Scan may provide an indication of why an application was likely refused, helping you understand the decision in simpler terms.
For example, a refusal may appear to relate to issues such as:
- Privacy or overlooking
- Impact on neighbouring properties
- Design or appearance
- Size or scale
- Parking or access
- Loss of light
- Green belt
- Heritage
- Other planning considerations
The suggested reason is an interpretation of the available planning information, rather than the official reason given by the planning authority.
For the definitive reason, always refer to the original planning decision and supporting documents.
See What Has Been Refused Near Your Property
Previous planning refusals can provide useful information about the planning history of an area.
You may discover that a nearby property has previously applied for an extension, loft conversion, new dwelling or another type of development and had the application refused.
Exploring these applications can help you understand what has previously been proposed in your area and how planning decisions have changed over time.