The online planning search is provided to facilitate inspection of planning applications.

There are two ways to find details of applications:

• by entering the unique planning application reference number. This will show a screen showing all the details for the application.
• or by entering one or more search criteria. The system will search for all applications that match all the entered criteria (an 'AND' search). This will show a summary page of matches. You can then click on one to see full details.

Search tips

• For surname, agent and location you can enter part of the name. This is more likely to produce the application you are looking for, although it will probably also produce some others as well.
• It is wise to limit the search with either the status or a date range, or both.
• The date ranges are inclusive. If you only want one date either enter it in both boxes or just enter it in the 'to' field. If a date is entered in the 'from' field but the 'to' field is left blank today's date is assumed as the 'to' date.

Viewing application documents.

There are links to the pages of the original application form and supporting plans from the application details screen. These are all held as pdf files. To view these you will need Acrobat Reader.

An explanation of the planning terms used.