Since 2002, the Planning Portal has helped to transform the planning process, making information and services simpler and more accessible for those involved in the process, be that applicants, agents or local authorities.

Our mission is to continue and build on this, transforming planning and building.

By working in partnership with every local authority across England and Wales and focusing on delivering a quality service to our customers we will continue to be the national home of planning and building regulations information and the national planning application service. 

As a joint venture between the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and TerraQuest Ltd, our vision is to be a successful, energetic and ethical company that values its employees, respects its customers and provides a firstclass service to the development industry.

We will build on our successes and continue to develop a world-leading online application service.
Our services include:

- Online planning application service
- Online building control application service
- Digital mapping tool
- Guidance on planning and building regulations and policy
- Guidance on compliance relating to common projects for homeowners and professionals
- Interactive house, flat and shop
- Local Authority Building Control information
- Approved Inspectors directory
- Approved documents 
- Free weekly newsletter
- Jobs portal

If you're interested in advertising to our >500k  individual website users please email advertising@planningportal.co.uk. 

If you'd like more information about any of our products and services please contact our Account Management team.

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