Our Planning Search service currently offers access to all applications received by the City Council since 1947. It also allows customers to view submitted plans, decision notices and make comments on our undetermined applications. Some useful guidance on how best to use the search service including the facility for pdf electronic measuring of drawings (786 KB) .
The search function is now the only way of viewing planning applications. If you need help viewing applications it is possible to use the public computers at our Customer Service Centre at 89 The High Street with the support of our staff.
The City Council has a full record of every planning application since 1947 called The Planning Register. We have two search methods to view all of our planning applications within our planning register.
The Planning Search Service allows interested parties to make representations on undetermined applications, please note that The City Council in accordance with the Data Protection Act will in most cases publish your comments on the Internet including your name and address whilst redacting personal information such as telephone numbers, email addresses and signatures. It is preferable if you comment on a planning application online and it is recommended that you review the advice on making comments before doing so.
If you experience any technical problems when using our planning web facility then please let us know by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Planning Application Search
This service is provided subject to pdf terms and conditions (101 KB) by continuing to use the planning application search service you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Search current and historic planning applications
Important information: If you are searching an application reference which ends with 'A' i.e.. P16Q0009A then we wish to advise that these have changed to the following format 'letter100number' i.e. P16Q1009.
Applications received between 1992 - Present Day
Historical Planning Application Search
This service is provided subject to pdf terms and conditions (101 KB) by continuing to use the planning application search service you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Search planning register index cards
Planning register index cards between 1947 - March 2016