User needs
This index links to the current set of user needs so contributors can see the rationale behind the specification and spot gaps or overlaps.
Each need captures who the need serves, what they want to achieve, and why it matters for planning outcomes and downstream services.
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Identify and match records consistently across systems
As a data user, I need to identify and match the same records across datasets and systems so that I can link information without relying on labels or descriptions that may vary.
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Make entities identifiable in plain language
As a service builder, I need entities to be identifiable in plain language so that services can present information clearly, support user journeys, and avoid confusion caused by technical references alone.
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Represent spatial information consistently
As a data user, I need spatial representations of application sites to be captured consistently so that I can map applications, run spatial checks and link them to other geospatial data without manual interpretation.
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Capture what happened and when in a process
As a user of a process, I need a clear record of what key events occurred and the date each happened so that I can understand progress, identify delays and hold the process accountable.
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Make places discoverable using familiar location identifiers
As a data user, I need site records to include familiar location identifiers, such as addresses or postcodes where available, so that I can find, recognise and link places without relying only on map geometry or internal references.
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Understand qualifications affecting a record
As a data user, I need to understand qualifications, source limitations or unusual circumstances affecting a record so that I can judge how to interpret and use it.
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Link related applications
As a planning practitioner, I need to link related applications (e.g. outline, reserved matters, amendments) together so that context is not lost across the different stages of a development
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Maintain consistent condition records
As a planning authority, I need a consistent record of each condition so that conditions can be managed, monitored and discharged throughout their lifecycle.
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Monitor conditions volume and type
As a policy user, I need to monitor the number and type of conditions being applied so that I can see if they are increasing and assess the impact on the delivery of development in the UK.
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Know which organisation requested a condition
As a developer, I need clarity on which organisation requested a condition so that I can resolve issues with the right party.
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Provide clear and consistent decisions and conditions
As a planning authority, I need decision notices and conditions to be clear and consistent so that people who rely on them can understand the decision and the requirements attached to it.
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Keep standards aligned with policy and regulation
As a planning practitioner, I need planning data standards and forms to keep pace with policy and regulatory change so that I can work with current requirements without relying on long-lived workarounds.
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Use accurate spatial information in assessment
As a planning practitioner, I need accurate spatial information about the proposal and relevant site features so that I can assess their location and relationships without recreating them from documents.
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Know granted or refused outcomes
As a policy user, I need to know what has been granted or refused so that I can build an accurate national picture of development activity, understand delivery pipelines and assess whether policy is working.
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Know when a decision was made
As a planning system user, I need to know when the formal decision was made so that I can place it in the application timeline and distinguish it from earlier resolutions or recommendations.
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Understand section 106 commitments linked to a decision
As a planning system user, I need to know whether a decision is linked to a section 106 agreement and understand the commitments it secures so that I have a complete picture of the permission.
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Record application received date
As a planning authority, I need to record the date an application was received because this is a statutory requirement and is necessary to demonstrate compliance with procedural duties
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Monitor invalid application patterns
As a policy user, I need to monitor how often applications are found invalid so that I can identify patterns that need further investigation and assess whether validation is working consistently.
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Identify special application categories
As a planning practitioner, I need to know whether an application is EIA development, public service infrastructure, or BNG exempt so that I can apply the correct statutory deadlines and requirements.
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Identify PSI applications
As a planning practitioner in a mayoral area, I need to identify PSI applications so that I can apply the correct referral and call-in rules.
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Account for withdrawn applications in service reporting
As a planning service manager, I need to distinguish withdrawn applications from those awaiting or receiving a decision so that I can report outcomes accurately and maintain a reliable picture of workload.
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Distinguish reusable and bespoke conditions
As a planning practitioner, I need to distinguish conditions based on reusable wording from those drafted for a specific decision so that I can use established clauses where appropriate and give bespoke requirements appropriate scrutiny.
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Compare officer recommendations with final decisions
As a policy user, I need to compare the planning officer's recommendation with the final decision and know who made that decision so that I can identify patterns where decision-makers depart from professional recommendations and investigate why.
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Understand proposed development at scale
As a data user, I need to understand what development is proposed without having to interpret attached documents so that I can find and analyse applications efficiently at scale.
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Include authority identity on decision notice
As a planning authority, I need our identity to be included on the decision notice so that the notice is authoritative, traceable, and valid for legal and administrative purposes across all downstream processes.
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Publish decision notice
As a planning authority, I need to make the decision notice publicly accessible so that I meet my statutory duty to issue a formal written decision that others can rely on.
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Understand decision volumes and outcomes
As an analyst, I need to measure the volume and outcomes of planning application decisions over defined periods so that I can produce consistent reporting and compare decision patterns over time.
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Understand approved or refused outcome
As a public user, I need to know what has been approved or refused so that I can clearly understand what is planned for my area and why that outcome was reached.
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Know the decision and next steps
As an applicant, I need to know the decision on my application so that I can understand what has been granted or refused and what actions are now required.
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Know which application a decision relates to
As a planning system user, I need to know which application a decision relates to so that I can understand which proposal was approved or refused.
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Identify who formally made the decision
As a planning practitioner, I need to know the category of person or body that formally made the decision so that I can understand who was accountable for the outcome.
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See reasons for each condition
As an applicant, I need to know why each planning condition was imposed and how it relates to policy or the proposal so that I can understand, comply with or challenge the requirements attached to the permission.
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Know which decision a condition belongs to
As a planning-system user, I need to know which decision each condition belongs to so that I can trace it to the exact permission and avoid relying on a condition associated with a different decision.
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Identify responsible authority for conditions
As a planning practitioner, I need to know which authority is responsible for each condition so that the right team can enforce, monitor, or discharge it without ambiguity.
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See who requested each condition
As an applicant, I need visibility of who requested each condition so that I know which team or specialist to contact if I need advice or want to negotiate amendments.
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Know when each condition must be complied with
As an applicant, I need to know exactly when each condition must be complied with, for example before commencement, prior to occupation, before above-ground works, or ongoing, so that I can plan works appropriately and avoid unintentionally breaching a condition or triggering enforcement action.
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Distinguish conditions on a decision
As an applicant, I need to clearly distinguish each condition from others on the same decision so that I can manage, monitor, update and discharge them.
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Understand condition requirements
As a planning practitioner, I need to understand what each planning condition requires so that I can assess, monitor and enforce compliance with the permission.
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Know when a condition was discharged
As a planning practitioner, I need to know when a condition was discharged so that I can confirm compliance at the right point in the development and take action if necessary.
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Trace the decision that discharged a condition
As a planning-system user, I need to know which decision discharged a condition so that I can trace its status and decision history and maintain an accurate audit trail.
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See if and when conditions are discharged
As an applicant, I need to be able to see whether and when each condition has been discharged so that I can plan works correctly, avoid delays and ensure the development remains lawful.
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Understand condition compliance status
As a public user, I need to understand the compliance status of conditions so that I can see how a development is being managed and whether commitments are being met.
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Include site plan on decision notice
As a user of the planning system, I need a site plan included on the decision notice for certain application types so that I can clearly understand the exact land, boundaries, and areas to which the permission or refusal applies.
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Record decision and decision notice
As a planning authority, I need to clearly record the issue of the decision notice so that I can show we are meeting our legal obligations
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Identify if section 106 is required
As a planning practitioner, I need to know whether an application requires a section 106 agreement so that I can anticipate workload and track obligations.
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Record application submission details
As a user of the planning system, I need a clear record of submitted planning applications so that I can understand what has been applied for and track it through the planning process.
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Know the land or buildings a proposal relates to
As a user of the planning system, I need to know which land or buildings a proposal relates to so that I can understand where development is proposed and how it relates to its surroundings.
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Make conditions identifiable and reusable
As a planning authority, I need planning conditions to be identifiable as distinct, reusable requirements so that decision-making is consistent and does not rely on recreating conditions from scratch each time.
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Trace conditions back to decisions
As a user of the planning system, I need to trace conditions back to the decisions they were imposed under so that the decision record reflects all legal requirements in force.
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Track superseded conditions
As a planning practitioner, I need to know when one condition replaces another so that I can understand which requirements are currently in force and avoid enforcing outdated or superseded conditions.
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Know when an application is withdrawn
As a user of the planning system, I need to know when an application has been withdrawn so that I can understand how and why its progress has ended.
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Clarify removed permitted development rights
As a planning practitioner, I need clarity about which permitted development rights no longer apply so that I do not leave uncertainty about what future development is allowed.
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Know removed permitted development rights
As an applicant, I need to know which permitted development rights have been removed so that I understand what future changes will require planning permission.
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Match site location on decision notice
As a planning authority, I need the site location shown on the decision notice to match the site location of the application so that the legal scope of the permission is clear and cannot be disputed.
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Monitor delays between resolution and formal decision
As a policy user, I need to know when a determining authority resolved to grant or refuse permission and when the formal decision was issued so that I can identify delays in finalising decisions.
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Record committee resolution subject to section 106
As a planning authority, I need to know when a committee has resolved to grant permission subject to a section 106 agreement so that the application status accurately reflects that legal work is still outstanding.
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Understand obligations secured through section 106 agreements
As a policy user, I need comparable information about section 106 agreements across developments so that I can understand how they are used and what obligations, mitigation and community benefits they secure.
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Track key planning application events over time
As a planning-system user, I need a clear timeline of key events after an application is submitted so that I can understand its progress, delays, changes in status and what remains outstanding.
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Know when an application was submitted
As a planning-system user, I need to know when an application was submitted so that I can distinguish submission from receipt by the planning authority and understand the sequence and elapsed time between stages.
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Know when an application was received
As a planning-system user, I need to know when the planning authority first received an application so that I can distinguish receipt from submission and validation and understand when the authority's handling began.
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Know if an application was found invalid
As a planning-system user, I need to know whether and when an application was treated as invalid so that I can understand its status during validation.
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Know when an application was found valid
As a planning-system user, I need to know the date from which an application was treated as valid so that I can understand when it entered the formal planning process.
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Know when additional information was requested
As a planning-system user, I need to know whether and when additional information was requested so that I can place the request in the application timeline and understand its status at that point.
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Manage delays in supplying additional information
As a planning service manager, I need to know how long requests for additional information take to resolve so that I can identify bottlenecks and improve how the service handles applications.
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Know when consultee consultation took place
As a planning-system user, I need to know when consultation with consultees opened and closed so that I can understand when that part of the application process took place.
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Know when consultation ends
As a user of the planning system, I need to know when consultation closed so that I can understand deadlines and whether responses were in time.
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Know when consultees were contacted
As a planning-system user, I need to know which consultees were contacted and when so that I can understand who was asked to advise on the application and when that engagement took place.
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Know when an application was called in
As a planning-system user, I need to know whether and when a call-in direction was issued so that I can understand the change in decision route and timetable.
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Know when a Mayoral hearing is scheduled
As a planning-system user, I need to know when a Mayoral hearing is scheduled so that I can follow or participate in that stage of decision-making.
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Know when an application is going to committee
As a planning practitioner, I need to know when an application is going to committee so that I can prepare the committee report and manage the decision process.
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Know when an application is withdrawn
As a planning-system user, I need to know whether and when an application was withdrawn so that I can understand that it is no longer progressing towards a decision.
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Know the revised deadline after an extension of time
As a planning-system user, I need to know when an extension of time was agreed and the revised determination deadline so that I can understand the timetable that applies to the application.
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Access all documents in a planning application
As a planning-system user, I need access to all documents that form a complete planning application, including the plans, reports and technical information considered in decision-making, so that I can fully understand the proposal, its impacts and the evidence relevant to the decision.
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Track changes through assessment
As a planning practitioner, I need to understand how a proposal and its supporting information changed during assessment so that I can assess the final scheme accurately and explain the basis of the decision.
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See the full post-submission timeline
As a user of the planning system, I need a complete timeline of key events after submission, such as validation, consultation, amendments, committee, legal agreement, and decision, so that I can understand progress, delays, and what is still outstanding.
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Know statutory consultee responses
As a planning practitioner, I need to know which statutory consultees responded, what their response was and when it was received so that I can assess consultation issues and make a defensible recommendation or decision.
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Know why an application was invalid
As an applicant, I need to know why my application was found invalid and what information is missing so that I can resolve the issues quickly.
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Distinguish current and superseded documents
As a planning-system user, I need to know which version of each submitted document is current and which versions have been superseded, so that I can rely on the right evidence and understand what changed.
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Understand the assessment and recommendation
As a planning-system user, I need to understand how the authority assessed the application, what recommendation was made and the reasons for it, so that I can scrutinise how the application was considered.
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Understand committee consideration and resolution
As a planning-system user, I need to understand what the committee considered, what it resolved and the reasons for that resolution so that I can scrutinise how the application was decided.
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Know when development must commence
As an applicant, I need to know when development must commence so that I can preserve the permission or understand whether a new application may be required.
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Distinguish permission from delivery
As a strategic planning user, I need to distinguish development that has permission from development that has commenced or been completed so that I can monitor delivery accurately without treating consent as delivery.
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Know which application an appeal relates to
As a planning-system user, I need to know which planning application an appeal relates to from the time the appeal is lodged so that I can follow the case throughout the appeal.
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Publish the validated application record
As a planning authority, I need to make the validated planning application record publicly available in the form that should be published, so that I meet my duty to make the application available and provide a reliable public record of what was applied for.
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Distinguish public, withheld, and redacted application material
As a planning officer or member of the public, I need to understand which parts of an application record are publicly available, withheld, or redacted, and why, so that I can trust the public record and know whether missing information reflects absence or controlled access.
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Know which permission is currently in force
As a planning-system user, I need to know which permission or amended permission is currently in force so that I can understand what has actually been approved and avoid relying on superseded applications or conditions.
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Understand what a proposal would change
As a planning-system user, I need to distinguish the existing situation from what is proposed so that I can understand the change for which permission is being sought.
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Trace homes from permission to delivery
As an analyst, I need to trace housing outputs from planning permission through amendments, commencement and completion so that I can accurately monitor what housing is permitted and ultimately delivered, including its tenure and associated obligations.
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Let applicants correct contextual data
As an applicant or appellant, I need to see and challenge contextual data used in my application, such as UPRNs, postcodes or designations, so that errors or disputed facts can be corrected before they affect assessment or decision-making.
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Identify proposed development location in familiar terms
As a planning-system user, I need to identify the location of a proposed development in familiar terms so that I can tell whether it relates to a place I know or care about.
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Find applications by local area
As a public user, I need to find applications by local area so that I can understand planning activity affecting places where I live, work or that I care about.
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Know when an application was first published
As a planning-system user, I need to know when an application was first published on the planning register or authority website so that I can understand when it became publicly visible and distinguish publication from publicity or consultation dates.
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Recover the original application submission
As a planning authority, appellant or oversight body, I need to recover what was originally submitted so that procedural, appeal or enforcement questions can be checked against the record as it entered the planning process.
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Recover the validated application information
As a planning authority, appellant or oversight body, I need to recover the application information that was accepted as valid so that procedural, appeal, enforcement or review questions can be checked against the record used as the basis for assessment.
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Know when statutory publicity starts
As a planning-system user, I need to know when statutory publicity for a planning application started so that I can understand when publicity requirements began and distinguish publicity from register publication and consultee consultation.
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Access specified planning data as open data
As a data user, I need specified planning application data to be published openly and consistently so that I can access, reuse and compare it without making bespoke requests to individual planning authorities.
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Record when an authority has resolved to grant
As a planning authority, I need to record when the determining authority has resolved to grant permission before the formal decision notice is issued so that the application status reflects that ordinary assessment has ended and finalisation is outstanding.
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Record when an authority has resolved to refuse
As a planning authority, I need to record when the determining authority has resolved to refuse permission before the formal decision notice is issued so that the application status reflects the expected direction of the case while refusal reasons are finalised or another body considers whether to intervene.
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Record document publication decisions
As a planning authority, I need to record whether each application document is approved for public availability so that sensitive material is not made public by mistake and the publication decision remains part of the application record.
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Understand condition requirements for compliance
As an applicant, I need to understand what each planning condition requires so that I can comply with the permission.
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Understand condition requirements for public accountability
As a public user, I need to understand what a planning condition requires so that I can recognise whether development is being carried out in line with the permission.
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Understand removed permitted development rights
As a public user, I need to know which permitted development rights have been removed so that I can understand how the permission limits future changes to the site or building.
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Know when committee consideration will happen
As a public user, I need to know when an application is going to committee so that I can prepare to follow or take part in that stage of the decision process.
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Understand statutory consultee responses
As a public user, I need to understand which statutory consultees responded and what they said so that I can see how consultation informed the decision.
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Understand statutory consultee response patterns
As a policy-user, I need to understand patterns in statutory consultee responses so that I can assess how consultation is affecting planning decisions, timeliness and delivery.
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Know when an authority has resolved to grant
As a planning-system user, I need to know when the determining authority has resolved to grant permission before the formal decision notice is issued so that I can understand that the application is no longer in ordinary assessment and is awaiting legal agreement, call-in consideration or other finalisation.
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Know when an authority has resolved to refuse
As a planning-system user, I need to know when the determining authority has resolved to refuse permission before the formal decision notice is issued so that I can understand the expected direction of the case, even where refusal reasons are still being finalised or another body may still intervene.
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Identify conditions for compliance monitoring
As a planning practitioner, I need each condition to be clearly identifiable within a permission so that I can accurately record compliance, track breaches and manage follow-up actions.
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Record why an application was invalid
As a planning authority, I need to record why an application was found invalid and what information was missing so that the decision to stop progression is clear and can be communicated consistently.
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Understand why applications are invalid
As a planning-system user, I need to understand why applications are found invalid and what information is commonly missing so that repeat issues can be identified and validation guidance or processes improved.
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Know who is handling an application
As a planning-system user, I need to know who is responsible for handling an application so that I can understand where responsibility for the case sits.
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Apply document publication decisions
As a service builder, I need to know the publication status of each application document so that public-facing services publish only material the planning authority has approved for public availability.
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Know which permission a condition relates to
As an applicant, I need to know which decision each condition belongs to so that I can comply with the requirements attached to the correct permission and avoid delays or disputes.
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Record reasons for conditions
As a planning authority, I need to record why each condition was imposed so that the decision is transparent, auditable and defensible if challenged.
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Understand how proposals change during assessment
As an analyst, I need to compare what was submitted with what was determined so that I can understand patterns in how proposals change during assessment.
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Determine whether a permission remains live
As a planning practitioner, I need to know the commencement deadline and whether development began in time so that I can determine whether a permission remains capable of implementation.
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Monitor delivery of section 106 commitments
As a policy user, I need to know whether the obligations, mitigation and community benefits secured through section 106 agreements were delivered so that I can assess whether those agreements are achieving their intended outcomes.
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Understand what a development is expected to provide locally
As a public user, I need to understand the obligations, mitigation and community benefits secured for a development so that I know what it is expected to provide for my area or neighbourhood.
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Compare delays in supplying additional information
As an analyst, I need to compare how long requests for additional information take to resolve across applications and planning authorities so that I can understand how these requests contribute to delays in the planning process.
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Maintain a history from permission to delivery
As a planning authority, I need to maintain the relationship between a planning permission, subsequent amendments and records of development starting or completing so that there is an authoritative history of what was permitted and delivered.
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Publish specified planning data as open data
As a planning authority, I need to know which planning application data must be published as open data so that I can meet publication requirements consistently while protecting information that cannot lawfully be made public.
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Monitor publication of specified planning data
As a policy user, I need to assess whether planning authorities are publishing the specified planning application data consistently so that I can monitor compliance and identify gaps in adoption.
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Monitor validation times
As a planning service manager, I need to understand how long validation takes and when the completed check differs from the date an application is treated as valid so that I can identify delays and monitor consistent handling.
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Manage practitioner caseloads
As a planning service manager, I need to know which practitioner is assigned to each application and when assignments change so that I can manage workloads, capacity and continuity.
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Monitor application volumes and types
As a planning service manager, I need to monitor the volume and types of applications received and being handled, including those awaiting a decision, so that I can understand workload levels, plan staff resources and maintain service performance.
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Track formal enforcement action
As a policy user, I need to understand where and how formal planning enforcement powers are used so that I can identify patterns in non-compliance and assess whether those powers are being used proportionately and effectively.
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Track injunction outcomes
As a policy user, I need to know when planning injunctions are sought and their outcomes so that I can understand the scale and distribution of enforcement cases requiring legal intervention and assess whether planning controls are being upheld.
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Track application decisions over time
As a planning service manager, I need to monitor the number and outcomes of applications decided over time so that I can understand throughput, manage workload and maintain service performance.
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Monitor major housing development outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of major housing development applications so that I can assess planned housing supply and identify where plans, support or interventions may need to change.
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Monitor major employment development outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of major employment-related development applications, including offices, research and development and light industry, so that I can assess changes in employment space, understand economic growth patterns and plan for enough suitable land and floorspace to support businesses and jobs.
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Monitor major industrial and warehousing development outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of major industrial, storage and warehousing development applications so that I can assess how planning decisions affect industrial and logistics capacity and whether enough suitable land is available to support businesses and wider economic activity.
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Monitor retail and service development outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of retail and service development applications, including how they differ between major and minor development, so that I can assess how town centres, high streets and service hubs are changing and plan interventions in response to shifts in commercial demand and consumer behaviour.
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Monitor traveller caravan pitch outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of applications for traveller caravan pitches, including how they differ between major and minor development, so that I can assess whether the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are being met in line with statutory duties and local plans.
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Monitor other development outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of development applications outside established development categories, including how they differ between major and minor development, so that I can maintain a complete picture of development activity and identify emerging patterns or sectors.
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Monitor major public service infrastructure outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of major public service infrastructure applications so that I can assess changes in essential service capacity, identify where new provision is being supported or constrained and plan for population needs across health, education, justice and community services.
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Monitor smaller-scale housing development outcomes
As a planning service manager, I need to understand the volume and outcomes of smaller-scale housing development applications so that I can manage workload, capacity and service performance.
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Track smaller-scale commercial and workspace development
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand patterns in smaller-scale commercial and workspace development so that I can understand changing local business needs, maintain an appropriate mix of workspace and support small business and innovation.
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Monitor minor industrial and storage proposals
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand patterns in smaller-scale industrial and storage development so that I can assess how changes affect the supply of operational space for local trades, logistics and service businesses.
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Monitor smaller-scale retail and service change
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand patterns in smaller-scale retail and service development so that I can assess how town centres and high streets are changing and plan interventions that support their viability.
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Track minor traveller accommodation applications
As a housing and community planning officer, I need to track applications for minor traveller accommodation so that I can ensure incremental provision is understood and that day-to-day accommodation needs are being managed.
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Record uncategorised minor development proposals
As a development management planner, I need to record minor development proposals that don’t fit standard categories so that I maintain a full picture of incremental development activity across the area.
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Understand change of use outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand where changes of use are being permitted or refused and the uses involved so that I can assess how neighbourhoods, centres and employment areas are evolving over time.
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Understand householder proposals and decisions
As a planning practitioner, I need to understand householder proposals and decisions in an area so that I can assess how a current proposal relates to previous changes and the existing character of the neighbourhood.
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Monitor advertisement application outcomes
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand patterns in advertisement application decisions so that I can assess how advertising affects visual amenity and the character of streets and centres.
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Understand listed building alteration decisions
As a planning practitioner, I need to understand proposed alterations to listed buildings and the decisions made so that I can protect their heritage significance while supporting appropriate continued use.
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Assess proposed demolition of listed buildings
As a planning practitioner, I need to know whether a proposal includes partial or total demolition of a listed building and why so that I can assess the potential loss of heritage significance and determine whether it is justified.
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Understand conservation area demolition proposals and decisions
As a planning practitioner, I need to understand proposed demolition in a conservation area, why it is necessary and the decision made so that I can assess its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
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Track progress from permission in principle to technical details consent
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand when development sites move from permission in principle to technical details consent so that I can assess how much planned development is progressing towards an implementable permission and identify where the pipeline may be stalled or need support.
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Understand determination times
As a planning service manager, I need to compare how long applications take to determine with the timetable that applies to each application so that I can identify delays, manage performance and meet statutory requirements.
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Compare determination times across authorities and development types
As an analyst, I need to compare how long planning authorities take to determine applications across development types so that I can produce consistent performance reporting and identify patterns in delays and capacity.
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Measure use of determination timetable arrangements
As an analyst, I need to identify which applications are subject to a Planning Performance Agreement, Extension of Time or EIA timetable so that I can report consistently on how often each arrangement is used and compare patterns across authorities and application types.
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Count applications awaiting a decision at a given date
As an analyst, I need to know how many applications were awaiting a decision at a given date, including applications received in earlier periods, so that I can report the outstanding caseload consistently over time.
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Understand patterns in householder development
As a strategic planning user, I need to understand patterns in householder proposals and decisions so that I can assess how incremental development is changing neighbourhood character over time.
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Identify systemic determination delays
As a policy user, I need to understand how determination times vary between planning authorities and development types so that I can identify systemic delays or capacity challenges and target policy or support.
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Assess use of determination timetable arrangements
As a policy user, I need to understand where and how often Planning Performance Agreements, Extensions of Time and EIA timetables are used so that I can assess whether their use indicates systemic capacity or process issues and whether policy, guidance or support is needed.
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