PlotRadar monitors planning applications, ownership signals and off-market activity across Birmingham — so you hear about sites before anyone else.
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When a scored opportunity is detected, subscribers receive an instant alert. Here's a snapshot of recent live detections across Birmingham.
Alerts sent the moment a qualifying opportunity is detected
PlotRadar watches Birmingham's planning portal, land registry signals and off-market activity 24 hours a day — so you never miss a signal.
Every opportunity is assessed for development potential, planning likelihood and urgency — so you know exactly what matters and what to ignore.
The moment a qualifying opportunity is detected, you receive an instant alert — personalised to your preferences. Move before the competition even knows the site exists.
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The moment an opportunity is detected, a plain-English alert lands in your inbox. Plus a Weekly Radar Roundup every Monday. Here's what's inside.
It's a fair question. Rightmove shows you what's already on the market — sites everyone else can already see. Searchland is a powerful data tool built for land teams at large housebuilders, priced to match. PlotRadar is built for something different: giving small developers early intelligence, without the enterprise price tag.
| Feature | PlotRadar | Rightmove | Searchland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shows opportunities before open market listing | |||
| Planning signal monitoring (Birmingham) | |||
| Opportunity scoring — know what's urgent | |||
| Instant alerts + Weekly Radar Roundup | |||
| Built for developers doing 2–20 unit projects | |||
| No training or onboarding required | |||
| Monthly price (approx.) | £79/mo | Free | £195+/mo |
Rightmove tells you what everyone already knows. PlotRadar tells you what they don't — yet.
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