Turning Large Planning Applications into Competitive Advantage
Instant access to over 500k large planning site applications
For insurers, developers, and market analysts, knowing where and what is being built can be the difference between getting ahead of market shifts—or missing them entirely. This is where our UK planning application database comes in.
Our large planning application dataset provdes indepth information on over 500k applications. Covering every major planning proposal across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, our UK planning application product includes:
- 500k+ Large-scale planning applications with postcode-level precision.
- 6m+ Small-scale planning applications, more information here
- 280k Deprivation indices for England, Wales, Scotland, and NI—fully postcode-linked.
- 16m+ Property Transactions for England and Wales, showing real transaction values.
- Full compatibility with our planning application AI tools for trend detection, classification, and predictive modelling.
With this intelligence, you can download planning application data and immediately link it to property values, socio-economic context, and upcoming market changes.
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Why Large Planning Applications Matter
While small projects can tweak the local landscape, it’s the big schemes—new housing estates, retail hubs, and mixed-use developments—that reshape risk and opportunity. By analysing our UK planning application dataset, you can:
- Spot market hotspots early – Identify postcodes primed for growth before competitors react.
- Track activity – Monitor the status and requested changes to applications to see how and when a development will start to impact an area.
- Enhance pricing accuracy – Feed property and postcode intelligence into AI-powered underwriting and investment models.
- Act proactively – Target products or services in fast-changing areas before the rush.
UK Development Hotspots go Nuclear!
| Central Postcode | No. Projects | Total Value | Projects Include |
|---|---|---|---|
| LL67 0DH | 10 | £46b+ | New mega nuclear power station: Construction of a new nuclear facility adjacent to (and replacing) the former Wylfa nuclear power station. Asbestos removal and demolition: Site clearance involving the removal of asbestos-containing materials from former site buildings and demolition work at the old Wylfa plant. Power infrastructure upgrades: Projects to reinforce the power network, including new overhead and underground connections to support both the new nuclear station and nearby renewable energy (such as the Rhiannon Offshore Wind Farm), and the installation of a new substation in West Gwynedd. |
| TA5 1UD | 24 | £35b+ | “Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station: This is a new nuclear power facility—one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in the UK. The work includes: Construction of the main nuclear reactors and associated critical buildings (both nuclear and non-nuclear safety-related). Extensive site preparation: ground levelling, excavation, flood barriers, and foundation works. Building of site infrastructure such as permanent site offices, control buildings, meteorological stations, chemical and waste stores, and enhanced security facilities. Design and manufacture of 56km of specialised pipework. Major earthworks, provision and relocation of drainage, sea wall and jetty construction, and bulk excavation. Installation of advanced engineering systems for site security, detection, and alarm.” |
| IP16 4UR | 7 | £34b+ | “Construction, operation, and maintenance of the new Sizewell C nuclear power station, which will comprise two UK EPR reactor units with an expected net electrical output of approximately 3,340 megawatts. Associated large-scale infrastructure including: Extensive foundations using ground anchors Major reinforced concrete roads and siteworks (excavation, new access, boundary fencing, landscaping) Visitor Centre with administration, storage, welfare, and canteen facilities, along with car parking and supporting works (covering around 11,500 square metres) Additional works for site services, improved access, and integration of the new plant with the national power grid” |
Typical Large Residential Development
Case Study (Combined with AI): Dilmore Lane, Fernhill Heath – 130 Homes
Marker indicates the postcode centroid for the reported development
Developer: Lioncourt Homes / Lioncourt Strategic Land
Scale: Up to 130 dwellings (mix of market, affordable, self-build, and adaptable homes)
Status: Outline planning permission secured November 2024 after appeal
Features: New vehicular access, pedestrian/cycle links, public open space, drainage, landscaping
Planning Journey
- Application submitted June 2023 and refused June 2024 by Wychavon District Council.
- Developer appealed; public inquiry held October 2024.
- Planning Inspectorate allowed the appeal in November 2024, granting outline permission (access approved; layout, scale, and appearance reserved).
Actual Data Held in Large Planning Applications Database (Above AI Response based on this)
- Project Title: DILMORE LANE FERNHILL HEATH – 130 HOUSES
- Location: E/O Dilmore Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7SY
- Project Valuation: £25,000,000
- Project Type: New Build (Reserved matters granted)
- Description: 130 houses with associated parking, access, and landscaping.
- Construction Details: Mixture of facing brickwork, timber boarding, render, tile roofs, PVCu doors/windows, new access roads, cycle paths, SUDS, attenuation tanks, landscaping, air source heat pumps, solar panels.
- Timing: Start projected for 2026, completion in 2028, with a work length of 23 months.
- Stage: Contract / Detail Approval (as of July 2025)
- Developer Type: Private development
- Local Authority: Wychavon
- Planning Reference: W/25/00823/RM
Key Decision Factors
- Sustainability: Fernhill Heath identified as a Category 2 settlement suitable for growth.
- Community Benefits: Affordable housing provision, open spaces, improved connectivity.
- Challenges Overcome: Concerns about heritage impact and loss of agricultural land were addressed via evidence and a signed S106 agreement.
Why This Matters to Data-Driven Decision Makers
If you had been monitoring this through our UK planning application database, you’d have:
- Seen the proposal at submission stage—months before approval.
- Mapped it against deprivation indices to assess local socio-economic fit.
- Cross-referenced price paid data in WR3 postcodes to predict sales values and insurance sums.
- Used planning application AI to flag it as a likely approval based on historical appeal success rates.
For insurers, this would mean adjusting underwriting models before the first home is built. For developers and investors, it’s an early move into an emerging micro-market.
Turning Data into Action
Our UK planning application dataset is not just raw data—it’s a fully integrated, postcode-linked intelligence resource. You can:
- Download planning application data in structured formats ready for modelling.
- Combine with deprivation indices to target areas with the right socio-economic profile.
- Merge with price paid data for granular valuation insights.
- Apply planning application AI to predict trends and approvals with confidence.
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You: How many large planning applications have there been in E1 in the last 5 years?
Doorda AI: There have been 1,339 large planning applications in the E1 postcode area in the last 5 years.
If you would like to see the full list or more details, let me know!
If you would like to see the full list or more details, let me know!
You: What is the most common reason for the large applications?
Doorda AI: The most common reason for large planning applications overall is “New Build,” with a total of 159,255 applications categorized this way.
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If you want a more detailed breakdown or additional insights, just let me know!
You: Which postcodes in E1 have the most large applications?
Doorda AI: The postcodes in the E1 area with the most large planning applications are:
E1 – 83 applications
E1 4NS – 19 applications
E1 8DX – 11 applications
E1W 1YW – 10 applications
E1 6SA – 10 applications
E10 6QE – 9 applications
E10 7EB – 9 applications
E18 2QL – 9 applications
E10 7DN – 9 applications
E1 1RD – 9 applications
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E1 – 83 applications
E1 4NS – 19 applications
E1 8DX – 11 applications
E1W 1YW – 10 applications
E1 6SA – 10 applications
E10 6QE – 9 applications
E10 7EB – 9 applications
E18 2QL – 9 applications
E10 7DN – 9 applications
E1 1RD – 9 applications
If you need details for a specific postcode, let me know!
You: What can you tell me about E1W 1YW
Doorda AI: E1W 1YW is an active postcode for large planning applications, particularly around Thomas More Square and Moretown in Tower Hamlets, London. Here are notable developments and projects for this postcode:
• 6 Thomas More Square: Several major office, shell & core, and fit-out projects, including a £5,000,000 shell and core project and a £3,000,000 fit-out.
• Childcare Nursery, Unit 1, 3 Thomas More Street: Detail approval granted in 2024, valued at £769,500.
• Thomas More Square, 25-31: Office/shops with new build planning sought, valued at £12,347,500.
• Moretown/Building 3: Multiple roofing and refurbishment projects, each with values between £150,000 and £600,000, in recent months.
• Waka Restaurant (3 Thomas More Street): Conversion and refurbishment valued at £100,000.
• Public realm improvements to Thomas More Square, valued at £150,000.
These projects primarily relate to new build offices, commercial conversions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and public realm improvements.
For a full, detailed list of all large planning applications for E1W 1YW, you can download the complete dataset here:
If you need more details about any specific project, please let me know!
• 6 Thomas More Square: Several major office, shell & core, and fit-out projects, including a £5,000,000 shell and core project and a £3,000,000 fit-out.
• Childcare Nursery, Unit 1, 3 Thomas More Street: Detail approval granted in 2024, valued at £769,500.
• Thomas More Square, 25-31: Office/shops with new build planning sought, valued at £12,347,500.
• Moretown/Building 3: Multiple roofing and refurbishment projects, each with values between £150,000 and £600,000, in recent months.
• Waka Restaurant (3 Thomas More Street): Conversion and refurbishment valued at £100,000.
• Public realm improvements to Thomas More Square, valued at £150,000.
These projects primarily relate to new build offices, commercial conversions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and public realm improvements.
For a full, detailed list of all large planning applications for E1W 1YW, you can download the complete dataset here:
Download E1W 1YW large planning applications
If you need more details about any specific project, please let me know!
You: Which companies are linked to the 6 THOMAS MORE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT – SHELL AND CORE application and what are their roles?
Doorda AI: Here are the companies linked to the 6 THOMAS MORE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT – SHELL AND CORE application, along with their roles:
• AECOM: Mech. & Elec Engineer, Energy Consultant
• PROPITAS: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager
• GENSLER ASSOCIATES: Architect
• RESOLUTION PROPERTY PLC: Client
• AECOM (UK): Sustainability Consultant
• GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION HEAD OFFICE: Contractor
• SAVILLS PLC: Planner
Each company has a specific role or multiple roles assigned to them in this project. If you need more details or information about these companies, feel free to ask!
• AECOM: Mech. & Elec Engineer, Energy Consultant
• PROPITAS: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager
• GENSLER ASSOCIATES: Architect
• RESOLUTION PROPERTY PLC: Client
• AECOM (UK): Sustainability Consultant
• GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION HEAD OFFICE: Contractor
• SAVILLS PLC: Planner
Each company has a specific role or multiple roles assigned to them in this project. If you need more details or information about these companies, feel free to ask!
You: How many other large projects are SAVILLS PLC involved with?
Doorda AI: SAVILLS PLC is involved with 868 other large planning projects, according to the database.
If you would like to see details of these projects or filter by a specific role or location, let me know!
If you would like to see details of these projects or filter by a specific role or location, let me know!
What’s Next? Predictions & Opportunities
- Ongoing redevelopment and densification—especially near the City of London.
- Rising prices where planning is active and permissions are granted.
- Growing interest from developers, investors, and homeowners looking to unlock value.
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