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e-Planning - Search and comment on applications


Advanced notice - Service disruption

We will be undertaking vital maintenance to our services throughout July to September. Public access to the planning portal will be unavailable during the following dates and times:  

  • From 6pm Friday 12th July to 11pm Sunday 15th July
  • from Friday 9th July to Sunday 21st July
  • from Saturday 27th July to Sunday 28th July
  • from Tuesday 13th August to Wednesday 14th August
  • from Tuesday 3rd September to Wednesday 4th September.

Due to the above works, access to our mapping service is currently unavailable.  We hope to have this rectified as soon as possible. 

We apologise for any disruption caused during this time.


Basildon Borough Council's e-Planning system enables users to view, track and comment on planning applications online.

The more recent the application, the more information is available. For most applications since 1st January 2008, there will also be supporting plans and documents available to view online. Information is also held for Appeals against Planning Decisions, and Enforcement Cases

Login or register to e-Planning now - This service will allow you to:

  • Create your own profile
  • Save Searches
  • Track planning applications
  • Receive email notifications about tracked applications and new search results.

Search for a Planning Application - This service will allow you to:

  • Search current and historic planning applications and view plans.
  • Save searches
  • Track applications
  • Receive email notifications
  • View a list of the most recently submitted planning applications.

Submitting a comment on an application.

We welcome comments on planning applications either objecting to, or in support of, an application. Please note that you will need to register with the e-Planning system in order to submit a comment.

Important note regarding property or legal transaction

The online planning history contained within the e-Planning system should not be relied upon in connection with a property or legal transaction. If you require a property's complete history for the purposes of conducting a property or legal transaction, please contact our Local Land Charges Search Office to discuss your requirements together with any fees that may be involved.