Small developers: the planning data the big players pay thousands a year for.
Find sites at validation, compare council approval rates and, on Pro, track what other developers file.
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5,496 new residential applications in the last 30 days
607 of them in the last 7 days. Figures to 3 Nov 2026, dated by when the council validated or received each application, or when SiteLens first found it.
Busiest councils for residential schemes
By estimated value
- <£10k153
- £10k-50k537
- £50k-100k580
- £100k-500k1,617
- £500k-1m749
- £1m-5m248
- £5m-20m117
- £20m+56
Recent examples
Land east of Castle Road, Bury
403-home hybrid residential scheme, Bury, full and outline stages. Full permission for 283 homes plus outline for up to 120 on a 5.4-hectare site. Groundworks, drainage and brickwork packages open…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.GroundworksStructural frameBrickwork
Liberton Hospital 113 Lasswade Road Edinburgh EH16 6UB
400-home mixed tenure scheme, Liberton, pre-application stage. Up to 400 social, mid-market and private homes, houses and flats, with parking and SuDS. Groundworks, frame, brickwork and drainage…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.GroundworksStructural frameBrickwork
Land east of Castle Road, Bury
283-dwelling hybrid residential scheme, Bury, full element submitted. Full planning is sought for 283 homes, with outline consent for the balance of the site, at application stage. Groundworks…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.GroundworksDrainageStructural frame
Land Off Lightwood Road, Yoxall, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire
138-home affordable housing outline scheme, Yoxall, consultation stage. Up to 138 affordable homes with open space and SuDS, access only fixed, consulted on via East Staffordshire Borough Council…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.GroundworksDrainageBrickwork
Land north of Murray Road and Spinney Hill Ottershaw Southern Application Site
Up to 265-home hybrid scheme with GP surgery, Ottershaw, at application stage. Full detail covers demolition, housing, roads and a pumping station; outline covers up to 265 dwellings and a 650 sqm…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.DemolitionGroundworksDrainage
Land South Of The A421 West Of Far Bletchley North Of The East West Rail Link And East Of Whaddon…
154-home reserved matters scheme, Far Bletchley parcel. Seeks layout, scale and appearance approval for 154 dwellings under an outline consent. Groundworks, drainage and frame packages lead, with…
ResidentialMajor£20m+Est.GroundworksStructural frameBrickwork
How small developers use SiteLens
Spot sites at validation
Filter new residential applications by category, scale and region to find parcels, change-of-use and unlocked sites.
Benchmark approval rates by council
Approval rates and decision times vary widely between councils, and both are free. Pro adds trends and a regional comparison.
Watch what your competitors are building
On Pro, follow any developer across councils, with their Companies House profile and an alert whenever they file.
Free to start. Pro is £39/mo, or £29/mo billed annually.
Free covers search, application views and one daily alert, with each firm shown by its Companies House number. Pro adds the firm names, the project team on major schemes, published contact details and competitor watch. Team shares one pipeline across up to 5 users.
Frequently asked
Can I see a council’s approval rate for free?
Yes. Each council’s approval rate and median decision time are free on every plan. Pro adds the analytics dashboard: 30 days to 12 months, weekly volume, value bands and every council in a region side by side.
How do I track a competitor’s applications?
On Pro, competitor watch sends an alert whenever a named company files something new, and the developer profile shows their approval rate and the councils they work in.
Does SiteLens have land ownership data?
No. SiteLens has no title or ownership data. It shows the planning record, with constraints and EPC ratings, and on Pro the earlier applications at the address and recent Land Registry sales in the postcode.