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View and comment on planning applications

Can I view planning applications online?

The council’s Public Access system for planning is an online internet service that allows you to view details of planning applications currently being considered by the council as well as some planning history.

About Public Access

Public Access allows you to:

  • search for and then track the progress of current planning applications,
  • submit comments about current applications,
  • view documents relating to planning applications (this currently includes plans, application forms, consultation responses and decision notices),
  • view property details on a map,
  • view details of some historic planning applications,
  • view details of some planning appeals.

Using Public Access

Visit the Public Access system using the link below (you will need to accept a disclaimer before you enter). Type your required application number into the search box and click the search button. If you don't have an application number, you can search by either address or weekly/monthly listings:

Public Access (external East Riding website)

Please note: the planning application details displayed within Public Access are updated on a continual basis and they will, therefore, change over time. In order to keep up to date with applications you are interested in, please use the 'track applications' facility.

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Can I view current planning applications other than online?

Paper copies of current planning applications can also be viewed at the council’s customer service centre nearest to the application site during normal opening hours.

To locate the address of a relevent customer service centre use the customer service centre (finder map) .

If you cannot get to the CSC during opening hours please contact the planning and development management section using the contact details on the right hand side of the page to make alternative arrangements. Please also use these contact details to check that the application documents are available at your chosen CSC.

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Can I be alerted about the progress of an application?

Yes, by logging onto the council’s Public Access system and registering. Then follow the instructions to track individual applications.

Public Access (external East Riding website)

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Can I see all applications within a certain area online?

Yes, by logging onto the Public Access system then follow the instructions to the “Planning> Simple Search” page. Type your required postcode search area into the search box and click the search button:

Public Access (external East Riding website)

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Can I register online to find out automatically about planning
applications in my area?

Yes, by visiting the Public Access website and following the instructions to login or register. Enter the required postcode area into the search box on the 'Planning> Simple Search'. When the results screen displays, click the 'Save Search' button and follow the instructions to receive weekly updates for new applications within your search area:

Public Access (external East Riding website)

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Can I comment or object to an application online?

Yes. Anyone can object, support or comment on a current planning application. The council is keen to give people who may be affected by a proposed development the opportunity to express their views. It recognises that neighbours who live in the vicinity of an application site may be aware of local conditions and problems that they may wish to highlight in the council’s consideration of the application. It is important to appreciate, however, that the council can only take into account matters which are relevant to the planning process.

The council's Public Access system enables you to view planning applications and register your comments by completing the form displayed through the 'Make a comment' button.

Public Access (external East Riding website)

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Is there guidance for commenting on planning applications?

The document below gives guidance on how to comment on a planning application:

Guidance note on commenting on planning applications (pdf 33kb opens in new window)

The document below gives guidance about “material considerations” in the planning consideration process:

What are material considerations - an explanatory note (pdf 25.5kb opens in new window)

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Can I view planning application committee reports online?

Reports to the Planning Committee, the Eastern Area Planning Sub-Committee and the Western Area Planning Sub-Committee can be viewed online.

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Where can I view planning application files for those applications which have had a decision?

Planning applications can be viewed online for most applications which have been decided after 2000 through the council's Public Access system:

Public Access (external East Riding website)

Once you have logged into the site follow the instructions to the 'Planning> Simple Search' page. Choose the type of search required and enter the required information into the search box. A copy of the notice of decision can be printed or downloaded free of charge from your own computer.

You can also use a customer service centre to print off a copy of a notice of decision but there will be a charge of £7.29 per notice of decision. To locate the address of a relevent customer service centre use the customer service centre (finder map) .


For applications which are not accessible via Public Access, an appointment can be made to view them at the Beverley customer service centre (finder map) in Cross Street, Beverley. Contact the planning and development management section on (01482) 393647. If you wish to have a copy of the notice of decision this can be obtained for a cost of £7.29 per notice of decision.

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