Shows your ward and council from free open data (postcodes.io). Councillor names and contact details come from official council pages — we link you there rather than listing them here.
Ward and council lookup by postcode
Planning applications are decided by your local planning authority — usually your district, borough, or unitary council — not Parliament. Knowing your ward and council helps you find the right planning portal, understand who represents your area, and contact elected members if you want local context for an objection.
This tool shows your electoral ward and council from open postcode data, then links to official councillor finders on your council's website or GOV.UK. We do not maintain a separate councillor directory.
How it works
- Enter a UK postcode.
- We resolve ward and local authority names from open geographic data.
- Official links open your council's councillor finder or GOV.UK's find-your-councillors service.
- Use our council directory for planning portal links and objection guides for your area.
Councillors and planning objections
Ward councillors do not decide applications alone, but they can explain the process, represent community views at committee, and point you to the right officer contact. Your objection still needs material planning grounds submitted on the portal.
For Tier 2 customers, Planning Guard includes a councillor briefing document — but anyone can use this lookup to find official contact routes after researching the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Can my councillor help with a planning objection?
- Ward councillors can often point you to the right process and may represent community views at committee. They do not decide applications alone, but a clear objection can help them understand your case.
- Why doesn't Planning Guard show my councillor's name?
- We show your ward and council from open postcode data, then link to official councillor finders. Councillor contact details change with elections — we do not maintain a separate directory.
- Is this the same as contacting my MP?
- No. Planning applications are decided by your local planning authority. Your ward councillors are the usual local elected contacts for planning in your area.
- How do I find my council's planning portal?
- Use our UK council directory — each page links to the official planning register search for that authority.
- Is ward lookup free?
- Yes. No signup required.
- Does this work for parish councils?
- We show the principal local authority for your postcode. Parish or town council boundaries are separate — check your council website for parish matters.