Introduction

Welcome to the Ibex Enterprise APIs, your gateway to powerful planning application data. Our APIs provide real-time access to planning applications across the UK, enabling seamless integration with your systems for data-driven insights.

Getting Started

Authentication

To access the Ibex Enterprise APIs, you must provide a valid JSON Web Token (JWT). If you want to receive a test token, talk about possible integrations and prices, contact our team and we’ll get in touch shortly!

1. Search Applications by Location

Endpoint: POST /search

Description: Retrieves planning applications within a specified radius from coordinates or within a defined bounding box.

Request Body:


    {
  "input": {
    "radius": 30,
    "coordinates": [300000, 600000],
    "srid": 27700
  },
  "extensions": {
    "appeals": true,
    "heading": true
  },
  "filters": {
    "normalised_application_type": ["full planning application"],
    "project_type": ["home improvement"]
  }
}

2. Search Applications by Attributes

Endpoint: POST /applications

Description: Retrieves planning applications based on attributes such as date, council ID, keywords, and decisions.

Request Body:


{
  "input": {
    "date_from": "2024-01-01",
    "date_to": "2024-12-31",
    "council_id": [10]
  },
  "filters": {
    "keywords": ["extension"],
    "normalised_decision": ["Approved"]
  }
}

}

Schema Definitions

Search Request Schema

Defines the input parameters for search queries, including radius-based and polygon-based searches.

Applications Request Schema

Defines input parameters for retrieving applications based on attributes such as date range and council ID.

Response Data

Each response includes:
‍council_id – The local authority managing the application.
‍planning_reference – Unique reference number.
‍proposal – Description of the application.
‍decision – Application status (e.g., Approved, Refused).
‍geometry – Spatial data (e.g., coordinates, polygons).
‍planning application attributes - General information regarding planning applications (relevant dates, decision notices, addresses, application links etc.)
‍classifications - The type of planning application (infrastructure, house improvement, etc.)

Contact & Support

If you need assistance, please contact our support team at support@ibexenterprise.com