PlanningTel monitors every commercial planning application in the UK and connects new businesses with the service providers they need — before anyone else reaches them.
Council areas monitored
Applications tracked
From filing to your inbox
Head start on competitors
Verified planning data
UK council areas live
Cold-calling required
We do the hard work so you can focus on winning the business that's actually opening near you.
Our system scans council planning portals daily, identifying every new commercial application — restaurants, salons, gyms, retail units, offices, and more.
Each lead is researched and enriched: applicant details, business type, location, development stage, and what services they'll need.
You receive qualified leads matched to your service — with a warm introduction and the context to have a real conversation, not a cold pitch.
Whether you sell to businesses or you're starting one, PlanningTel puts you in the right room at the right time.
Reach businesses that genuinely need what you sell — months before they open, before they've chosen a supplier.
Opening a new premises? We connect you with vetted suppliers who specialise in helping businesses like yours get set up.
Every lead starts as a real, verified planning application filed with a UK local authority. We don't scrape random directories — we monitor the source.
Full planning ref, description, and documents
Exact address, ward, and council area
Name, agent details, Companies House data
Type, stage, and likely service needs
47 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX
Unit 3, Riverside Park, Witham, CM8 1EP
12 Market Square, Colchester, CO1 1EH
We're actively monitoring these council areas with more being added every month.
Need a specific area? Let us know — we can add councils on request.
“We got introduced to a restaurant opening in Chelmsford before they'd even started fit-out. Signed them for insurance, accountancy referral, and POS. That never happens with bought data.”
“The intel on each lead is incredible. You don't just get a name — you get the application, the address, what they're building, and who's behind it. It's like having a researcher on staff.”
“As someone opening a new salon, it was brilliant to be connected with suppliers who actually understood what I needed. No cold calls — just useful introductions.”
All our data comes from public planning portals run by UK local authorities. We monitor these daily for new commercial planning applications — everything from change-of-use applications to new builds. This is public record data, fully GDPR compliant.
Most businesses file planning applications 6-18 months before they open. You'll typically hear about them within 48 hours of the application being published — giving you a significant head start over competitors relying on Google Maps or business directories.
Anyone who sells to new businesses: commercial insurance brokers, accountants, fit-out contractors, POS and EPOS suppliers, signage companies, commercial cleaners, business consultants, solicitors, and more. If a new business needs your service, we can match you.
No. PlanningTel provides warm introductions, not raw contact lists for cold calling. We research each lead, understand their needs, and make introductions with context. The business knows who you are and why you're reaching out.
Pricing varies depending on the number of council areas you want covered and your service type. We offer flexible plans starting from a small monthly fee. For new businesses seeking suppliers, our matching service is completely free. Get in touch for a quote tailored to your needs.
We monitor 35+ councils across 12 UK regions: London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton, Southampton, and Essex. We're adding new councils regularly — if a council publishes planning data, we can monitor it.
Join the service providers who are reaching new UK businesses before anyone else even knows they exist.