Covering all UK councils · updated every 15 minutes

Know before your
neighbours do.

Get an instant email the moment a planning application is submitted near your home, investment property, or business.

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How it works

1

Enter your postcode

Tell us where you want to watch. Your home, a rental property, a site you're developing — anywhere in the UK.

2

We watch the councils

PlanWire monitors every UK planning portal every 15 minutes. The moment a new application lands within your radius, we catch it.

3

You get an instant email

Get the reference, address, description and a direct link to the council portal — everything you need to review or object.

Who uses PlanWire Alerts

From homeowners to property professionals

🏡

Homeowners

Know immediately if your neighbour applies to build an extension, convert their loft, or erect a fence that blocks your light. Respond before the deadline.

🏘

Landlords & Investors

Monitor planning activity around your portfolio. Spot development opportunities and risks early. Know before you buy.

🔨

Builders & Contractors

Get instant leads when planning is granted in your area. Full planning applications mean major construction work coming — be first to quote.

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Solicitors & Surveyors

Stay ahead of planning activity affecting your clients' properties. Supplement formal searches with live monitoring coverage.

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need more locations or faster alerts.

Free
£0
forever
  • 1 location
  • 500m radius
  • Daily digest email
  • Instant alerts
  • SMS notifications
Get started free
Pro
£19.99/mo
cancel anytime
  • Unlimited locations
  • Up to 2km radius
  • Instant alerts (15 min)
  • SMS notifications
  • Weekly digest report
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Frequently asked

How quickly will I get alerted?

On the free tier, you get a daily digest. On Home and Pro, we check for new applications every 15 minutes — so you'll typically know within 15–30 minutes of a council publishing an application.

Which councils are covered?

All UK planning authorities — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We scrape directly from council planning portals across all major portal systems (Idox, Northgate, Ocella and more).

Can I set up alerts for multiple addresses?

Yes — the Home plan supports 5 locations and the Pro plan is unlimited. Each location can have its own radius setting. Just sign up multiple times with the same email address, or upgrade to manage them all together.

What's in each alert?

Each alert includes the application reference, the full address, a description of the proposed works, the application type (householder, full, prior approval etc.), current status, and a direct link to the council's planning portal to view documents or submit comments.

How do I cancel?

Every alert email includes a one-click unsubscribe link. No account needed, no questions asked. Paid plans can be cancelled any time from the billing portal.