Example Filters: Planning Tool

Using Filters in the Planning Tool

1. First steps

2. Open the planning tool and define search area.

   • Review the number of applications.

   • Add filters to narrow down results based on individual criteria.

3. Quick Filters

4. This provides five simple filters available for basic searches.

   • Toggle on/off 'residential applications only'.

5. Advanced Filters

6. Click on "Go to advanced filters" for more specific options.

   • Edit filters by clicking the pencil icon, delete by clicking the bin icon.

7. Applying Filters

8. Begin by reading through all available filters.

   • Example search: Approved applications for 5 to 50 dwellings.

   • Review number of results after each filter is applied.

9. Refining Search Results

10. Review first 10-20 results to determine search effectiveness.

    • Use common phrases or patterns to improve results and edit filters accordingly.

    • Example: Exclude "student accommodation" by Proposal > doesn't contain > student accommodation

11. Tips

12. Spend time reading through all available filters.

    • Commonly used filters include proposal type, decision, number of dwellings, application type, dates, and appeals.

    • Save your created filters to improve your workflow.

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