Free planning check for homeowners in East Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas
Find out in 30 seconds if you can extend your home.
See the planning rules on your property and what your neighbours have already had approved, before you spend a penny on an architect.
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How it works
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Enter your postcode
We check your location against official planning records.
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Conservation areas, listed buildings, flood risk and approvals near you.
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Plan with confidence
Unlock the full report with local guidance before you spend on professional fees.
Where our information comes from
Everything in your report comes from published, official sources, brought together in one place and explained in plain English.
21,472
planning applications since Oct 2023
19,843
council decisions, approved and refused
7
councils covered
Planning restrictions
Conservation areas, listed buildings, flood zones, green belt, Article 4 directions and tree preservation orders, from the government's Planning Data service.
Planning decisions
Applications and decisions from each council's public planning register, collected via PlanIt and updated every night.
Local experience
Practical guidance from someone who has worked on development and rural planning in this area.
Free check or full report
Free summary
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- Planning restrictions on your property
- How many nearby applications were approved or refused
- An example of a nearby approval
Full planning report
£14.99 one-off, no subscription
- Every nearby application, its decision and how long it took
- Approval rates for your type of project with your council
- What each restriction means for you
- What you might build without planning permission
- Local tips, common refusal reasons and typical costs
- Guidance on barns, land and self-build
A look inside the full report
An extract from a sample report. The address and figures are examples only.
Example
Full planning report
Example Cottage, Sample Lane
Conservation area
Not in a conservation area
Tree preservation orders
Tree preservation area
| Address | Proposal | Decision | Time to decide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sample Lane | Single-storey rear extension | Approved | 7 weeks |
| The Old Barn, Sample Lane | Barn conversion to one home | Approved | 8 weeks |
| 12 Example Road | Two-storey side extension | Refused | 9 weeks |
Why Plotwise exists
Plotwise was set up by someone with a background in property development, mostly on agricultural and rural sites in and around East Cambridgeshire.
Too many people pay for professional advice before they know the basics: whether their home has restrictions, what the council usually approves, and what neighbours have already been allowed to build. Plotwise gives you that first answer quickly and affordably, so when you do speak to a planning consultant, architect or builder, you know what to ask and you don't pay for what you could have found out yourself.
Common questions
Is this an official council or government website?
No. Plotwise is an independent service. We use official, publicly available planning records and present them in one place, but the council makes all planning decisions.
Will the report tell me if I'll get planning permission?
No one can promise that, and we won't pretend to. The report shows the restrictions on your property, what has been approved and refused nearby, and how often your council approves your type of project, so you can judge your chances and avoid common mistakes.
How up to date is the information?
Planning restrictions are checked live each time you search. Planning applications and decisions are refreshed every night. Records can occasionally be incomplete, so always confirm anything important with your council.
Is my payment secure?
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What if something in my report is wrong?
Contact us and we'll look into it. If we've got something wrong, we'll put it right or refund you.