How to use Public Access
How to register on Public Access
Registering for Public Access allows you to make comments on applications, keep track of particular applications, and receive email notifications of when tracked applications are progressed.
You can register for Public Access by following our step-by-step guide below:
- Step 1: Visit your area's version of Public Access:
Advance notice of system downtime
The new combined Public and Consultee Access system will be unavailable on Friday 7 November 2025 while scheduled updates are carried out to give the system a new look that is more in line with the Buckinghamshire Council website.
During this time, it will not be possible to view or comment on planning applications. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We're combining the 4 separate planning systems for each area into 1 system.
View applications we received before 8 August 2025 on our existing Aylesbury Vale system.
View applications we received after 8 August 2025 on our new combined system.
Advance notice of system downtime
The Public and Consultee Access system for the former Chiltern and South Bucks district areas will be unavailable on Friday 7 November 2025 while scheduled updates are carried out to give the system a new look that is more in line with the Buckinghamshire Council website.
During this time, it will not be possible to view or comment on planning applications. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Advance notice of system downtime
The new combined Public and Consultee Access system will be unavailable on Friday 7 November 2025 while scheduled updates are carried out to give the system a new look that is more in line with the Buckinghamshire Council website.
During this time, it will not be possible to view or comment on planning applications. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We're upgrading our systems
We're combining the 4 separate planning systems for each area into 1 system.
View applications we received before 18 July 2025 on our existing Wycombe system.
View applications we received after 18 July 2025 on our new combined system.
- Step 2: Select the 'Register' button above 'Planning - Weekly List'
- Step 3: Enter your details and follow the registration instructions.
- Step 5: Go back to Public Access
- Step 6: Select the 'Login' button above 'Planning - Weekly List'
- Step 7: Enter your login details
You are now logged in and can comment and keep track of applications.