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Which council received the application?

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What is the development about? (optional)

A short description — e.g. “Two-storey rear extension” or “Change of use to HMO”.

Brief description

Planning reference (optional)

The reference number on the council's planning register.

Planning reference number

What are your concerns?

Plain English is fine — describe how the proposal would affect you or your area. Councils assess material planning considerations, not every worry, but we'll help identify what may count.

Your concerns *

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Upload the applicant's documents from the council portal — PDF, Word, images, or ZIP. We extract the text and use it alongside your concerns for a richer scan. Max 25 MB.

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Which council received the application?

Enter the postcode of the development to auto-select the council, or search the list below. Not sure? Browse our council directory ↗

Postcode of the development (optional — fills council for you)

Filter by region (optional)

Local planning authority (required)

You need to pick a council from the list to continue — search by name, then click your authority.

Tell us about the application

Which council received the application?

What is the development about? (optional)

Planning reference (optional)

What are your concerns?

Upload planning documents (optional)

Tell us about the application

Which council received the application?

What is the development about? (optional)

Planning reference (optional)

What are your concerns?

Upload planning documents (optional)