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Search that understands planning language
Boolean operators, smart filters, and term match indicators that show you how relevant each case is before you open it. Type naturally or build precise queries across all four UK jurisdictions.
Erection of a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension within the Metropolitan Green Belt
APP/P3610/D/23/3318742 · 14 Mar 2024 · Mole Valley District Council
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement dwelling with extension to curtilage
APP/X0415/W/23/3325618 · 22 Jun 2024 · Chiltern District Council
Intelligence
What the data reveals
These tools work across the whole database. Not individual cases, but the patterns between them.
| NPPF Paragraph | Citations | Allow Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Presumption / tilted balance | 5,222 | 45.9% | |
| 154 Green Belt exceptions | 3,453 | 36.9% | |
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| 215 Less than substantial harm | 2,628 | 8.4% | |
| 135 Design quality criteria | 2,613 | 21.4% | |
Filter by NPPF version, case type, and citation threshold
NPPF policy effectiveness
How national policy performs at appeal
See which NPPF paragraphs correlate with higher or lower allow rates when inspectors cite them. Drill into sub-paragraphs, read the framework text, and jump to the underlying cases.
Local policy effectiveness
How local plan policies hold up
Select any authority and see how their local plan policies perform when cited at appeal. 1.1 million policy citations across 375 authorities.
| Policy | Allow Rate | Citations | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2 | 25.5% | 443 | 247 |
| HE1 | 26% | 369 | 204 |
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| CP6 | 22.3% | 340 | 190 |
| D6 | 46.3% | 223 | 106 |
1.1M policy citations across 375 authorities
Probability
Allow rates by authority
Historical allow rate, median duration, and trend over time for any authority, case type, and procedure. Compared against the England average.
Procedure
How procedure choice correlates with outcomes
National benchmarks for Written Representations, Hearing, and Inquiry, then the per-authority breakdown.
Authority profiles
Authority profiles
A full historical profile for each planning authority. Outcomes, duration, case type breakdown, and volume trends.
Insights currently cover England. Case search covers all four UK jurisdictions.
The arguments the inspector considered
Each case is broken down argument by argument. Deciding factors are highlighted. NPPF and local plan policies are tagged as badges. Arguments link to the inspector's words in the decision letter, and cases link back to the original planning application on the LPA portal.
Inspector's Reasoning
14 of 26 were key in this appeal. Showing key arguments only.
SUPPORTED REFUSAL (14)
Character and appearance of the area would be significantly harmed
Proposal fails to preserve or enhance the conservation area
Development would cause less than substantial harm to heritage asset
+ 11 more supporting refusal
We show our working. One click to the source text.
Expand “See source” and read the passage from the decision letter. The source text alongside what we've identified, so you can judge for yourself whether the argument applies to your case.
This is what sets the platform apart from tools that give you a summary and ask you to trust it. Planning professionals cite sources. So do we.
Site located outside settlement boundaries in countryside
Proposal contrary to Policy CP11 regarding scale in countryside context
Nonetheless, having regard particularly to the scale of the replacement building in this countryside context, the proposal would be contrary to the provisions of Policy CP11.
Replacement building footprint and scale substantially exceed original
215,000+ appeals on a map
Geocoded appeals across the UK, colour-coded by outcome. Zoom in, filter by outcome, and pull results straight into the full search view.
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Save cases into collections. Save searches and re-run them with one click. Set up daily or weekly email alerts so new matching cases arrive in your inbox. Track pending appeals and get notified the moment a decision lands.
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Saved search alerts
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Tracked appeals
Get notified when the status changes, a decision is issued, or new documents are added.
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The database behind the intelligence
Covering all four UK jurisdictions. Updated daily.
How it compares
| Feature | Planning Appeals | COMPASS |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector reasoning, argument by argument | ✓ | ✗ |
| Excerpts from decision letters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Policy badges (NPPF + local plan) | ✓ | ✗ |
| All four UK jurisdictions | ✓ | UK-wide |
| Term match relevance indicators | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boolean search without special syntax | ✓ | Requires "" |
| Self-service signup, no sales call | ✓ | ✗ |
| Original documents accessible | ✓ | Partial |
| Link to LPA planning portal with planning reference | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email alerts and case tracking | ✓ | 11-day delay |
| Team management with MFA | ✓ | ✗ |
| Interactive map with outcome filtering | ✓ | Basic |
| NPPF paragraph effectiveness data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local policy performance by authority | ✓ | ✗ |
| Appeal probability calculator | ✓ | ✗ |
| Procedure impact analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authority profiles with trend data | ✓ | ✗ |
Comparison accurate as of April 2026. Competitor features may have changed.
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