The PlanningIndex Blog
Industry insights, planning application trends, and construction business tips to help you find and win more work.
The State of UK Planning Applications in 2026
Our analysis of planning application trends across the UK, including which regions are seeing the most growth and what it means for construction businesses.
5 Ways to Win More Roofing Contracts This Year
Practical strategies for roofing contractors to find more work, manage leads effectively, and close more deals using planning application data.
Why Planning Applications Are the Best Lead Source for Builders
Planning applications give you a head start on every competitor. Here is why they matter and how to use them to find construction work.
How to Price Your Jobs Competitively
A practical guide to using planning application data to build accurate quotes that win contracts without leaving money on the table.
From Planning Application to Signed Contract: A Case Study
Follow a real PlanningIndex user from finding a planning application to winning the job in under two weeks.
Using Map View to Find Construction Work
Master the PlanningIndex interactive map — search by radius, find clusters of activity, and target the postcodes you want to work in.
Setting Up Smart Filters for Your Trade
Create saved searches that automatically find the exact types of jobs you want — loft conversions, new roofs, extensions, and more.
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