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Planning reform analysis, market data, and practical guides for UK construction professionals.

Guide7 min read

Reserved matters planning: what it means for the supply chain

Reserved matters approvals signal real construction is close. Here's what material suppliers and subcontractors need to know — and how to act early.

6 July 2026Read →
Policy7 min read

Grey belt planning explained: where the new development sites are

Grey belt planning is opening up new development sites across England. Here's what it means, which sites qualify, and how to find the projects early.

29 June 2026Read →
Guide6 min read

Amber Valley planning consultants: who applies, and what gets built

Understand how planning consultants operate in Amber Valley, what schemes they submit, and how suppliers and subcontractors can track live applications early.

22 June 2026Read →
ReportLive data

The UK Housing Pipeline: homes in planning by region

How many new homes are moving through the UK planning system — the pipeline total, how many are still awaiting a decision versus approved, the typical scheme size, and the leading regions. Refreshed monthly from the public registers.

13 June 2026Read →
DataLive data

UK Planning Statistics: Volumes, Approval Rates & Decision Times by Council

Live UK planning data: application volumes, approval rates and decision times across hundreds of councils, from the public planning registers. Free to cite.

13 June 2026Read →
Guide7 min read

Spec-in: how to get your product specified at planning stage

For material and product suppliers: how specification really works, why planning stage is the moment to get specified, and how to find the right projects before tender.

13 June 2026Read →
Guide6 min read

How subcontractors find work before it goes to tender

Most subbies meet a project at tender, competing on price. Here is how to find construction work earlier, at planning stage, and get in before the shortlist forms.

13 June 2026Read →
Data8 min read

What is a UPRN, and why it matters for construction leads

A UPRN is the unique 12-digit ID for every property in Great Britain. Here is what it is, who issues it, how it shows up in planning data, and why it matters for leads.

13 June 2026Read →
Guide8 min read

Planning application categories explained (and which mean work for your trade)

Householder, full, outline, reserved matters, prior approval, listed building consent, major vs minor. What each UK planning application type means, and which trades it puts to work.

13 June 2026Read →
Guide8 min read

How long do councils take to decide a planning application?

UK planning decision times explained: the 8, 13 and 16 week statutory periods, why real decisions run longer, extensions of time, and how to track them.

13 June 2026Read →
Guide8 min read

Barbour ABI vs Glenigan vs SiteLens: which planning data tool? (2026)

An honest, side-by-side guide to the main UK planning and construction-data tools — what each is built for, how they price, and how to choose between project-lead platforms and a supply-chain lead feed.

8 June 2026Read →
Data7 min read

How to find planning applications in your area (free and paid)

Every way to find UK planning applications — council portals, the Planning Portal, weekly lists and paid data tools — and how to choose the right one.

1 June 2026Read →
Guide7 min read

Glenigan Alternatives for Subcontractors & Suppliers (2026)

Glenigan is built for enterprise research teams and priced to match. Here are the best Glenigan alternatives for subcontractors, suppliers and small developers in 2026 — and how to choose.

29 May 2026Read →
Data6 min read

UK Council Planning Approval Rates: How to Compare Councils in 2026

Planning approval rates vary widely between UK councils. What the number actually measures, why it varies, and how to compare councils before you target an area.

27 May 2026Read →
Policy8 min read

What the 2026 NPPF Reforms Mean for SME Construction

The biggest UK planning reform since 2012 is landing now. 1.5 million homes, mandatory targets, grey-belt unlocks, and faster decisions. Here is what it means for subcontractors and small developers.

12 April 2026Read →

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