Terms of Service

By using WhatsBuilding, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

1. The Service

WhatsBuilding is an information service that aggregates publicly available planning application data from local councils in the UK. The service is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

2. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the data on WhatsBuilding is sourced via automated scraping from third-party council portals. We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information.

You should always verify any planning information with the official local planning authority before making property, legal, or financial decisions.

3. Limitation of Liability

WhatsBuilding is operated by a private individual. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

• Errors, omissions, or delays in the data provided.
• Failure to receive email alerts or notifications.
• Decisions made based on the information found on this site.
• Interruptions in service or technical failures.

4. Intellectual Property

The software, design, and branding of WhatsBuilding are protected by intellectual property rights. The underlying planning application data remains the property of the respective local authorities and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use WhatsBuilding to:

• Automate the scraping or collection of data from this site for commercial purposes.
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the service.
• Send spam or unsolicited communications to the contact addresses provided.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.