Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your UK postcode into Plottr's dashboard and choose a search radius. You'll instantly see all active and recent planning applications near you, plotted on an interactive map with full details and council links.

Plottr lets you search any UK postcode and see every planning application within your chosen radius — from 100m to 5km. Results include application status, dates, descriptions, and direct links to each council's planning portal. Try it on the dashboard.

Yes — Plottr plots every planning application on an interactive map so you can see exactly what's being proposed on your street and in your neighbourhood. Click any pin for full application details. Open the map view.

Write to your local council within 21 days of the application being publicised, referencing the application number and outlining specific planning grounds for your concerns. Plottr's Individual plan includes an AI objection letter generator that drafts professional, policy-aware letters tailored to your situation — saving you time and potentially hundreds on solicitor fees.

Plottr's Pro and Business plans include approval rate analytics that show historical trends for any council or postcode area. This helps developers, agents, and homeowners gauge how likely different types of applications are to succeed in a given location.

Plottr's Homebuyer plan includes flood risk assessments for any UK postcode, drawn from Environment Agency data. This is essential due diligence before buying a property, as flood risk can significantly affect insurance costs and resale value. Check flood risk on the dashboard.

Plottr's Homebuyer plan shows Ofsted school ratings near any postcode, so you can evaluate the quality of primary and secondary schools when choosing where to live. School quality is one of the biggest factors in property values and family decisions. View school ratings.

Plottr's Homebuyer plan includes crime rate data and a safety score for any UK postcode, sourced from police.uk records. You'll see a breakdown of crime types so you can understand the safety profile of any area before committing. Check crime rates.

An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rates a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It affects running costs and is legally required when selling or renting. Plottr's Homebuyer plan includes EPC data for properties in any area, so you can factor energy costs into your decision. Check EPC data.

Plottr's Homebuyer plan includes a postcode comparison tool that lets you compare crime rates, school ratings, flood risk, council tax, broadband speeds, transport links, and more side by side. It's the fastest way to make a data-driven decision about where to buy. Compare postcodes now.

Yes — Plottr offers a free tier that lets you search planning applications by postcode, monitor one location, and receive a weekly email digest. It covers all 417 UK councils. Sign up free to get started.

Plottr's Homebuyer plan shows council tax band data for any UK postcode, helping you budget for one of the biggest ongoing costs of homeownership. Council tax can vary significantly between areas, so it's worth checking before you buy. Check council tax bands.