API Access

AppealBase provides programmatic access to our planning appeal database for partners who want to integrate appeal data into their own systems or applications. Our API enables two main use cases:

Search Results

Query our database programmatically with full-text search and advanced filtering. Get paginated results with relevance ranking, just like the web interface.

• Full-text search across all decisions
• Filter by LPA, decision type, development type, date range
• Relevance-ranked results
• Pagination support

Full Data Firehose

Access the complete stream of appeals as they are indexed. Get real-time updates whenever new decisions are added to the database.

• Real-time updates as decisions are indexed
• Complete decision data including full text
• Webhook or polling options available
• Suitable for data aggregation and analysis

API Access & Authentication

API access is available to partners and organizations who need programmatic access to AppealBase data. Access is managed through API keys, which provide secure authentication for your requests.

To discuss API access and obtain an API key, please contact us at info@appealbase.com with details about your use case and requirements.

Technical Overview

Our API is built on RESTful principles and returns JSON responses. All endpoints support standard HTTP methods and include appropriate error handling and status codes.

Key Features

•RESTful design: Standard HTTP methods and status codes
•JSON responses: All data returned in structured JSON format
•Rate limiting: Fair use policies to ensure service availability
•Comprehensive filtering: Filter by multiple criteria including LPA, decision type, dates, and more
•Full-text search: Search across all decision text with relevance ranking

Documentation & Support

Once you have API access, we provide comprehensive documentation including endpoint specifications, request/response examples, and integration guides. We also offer support to help you get started and troubleshoot any issues.

For technical questions or to discuss your specific integration needs, please contact info@appealbase.com.