How to use Planning Online

Guidance on how to get the most from Public Access and what documents can be viewed is available to download - User Guide (PDF, 1.5MB).

If you are searching by application number, ignore any letters and only use the numbers, eg. 10/12345, using the * for wildcard characters.

Public Access allows you the additional functionality to:

• Track the progress of planning applications and appeals and be notified by email of changes or updates.
• Save searches and be emailed about new applications in your area.
• Search by key words in the description or address
• See weekly or monthly lists of applications received or decisions made within the system
• Submit comments about an application being considered
• View planning documents for valid planning applications
• View details of planning appeals
• View details of historical planning applications
• View property details by reference to a map

Other related pages

• Commenting on applications
• Planning applications - finding out about new ones
• Planning applications - making decisions
• Public Access - Terms of Use

I am having problems viewing Public Access with my web browser

• Public Access is best viewed with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, other web browsers may not support all of its functionality.
• If you are using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and the application does not appear to work as expected, please check your browser options.
• Public Access uses pop-up windows to provide help and results. Windows XP service pack 2 has added a pop-up blocker tool to Internet Explorer. You will need to adjust your default pop-up settings to use the full functionality of Public Access (see Tools - Internet Options - Privacy).
• Please note that files sizes can be large and may take a while to download.