Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2026

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1. About This Cookie Policy

Planning Application Services (PAS) is operated by APN Home Limited.

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In this Cookie Policy, “PAS”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Planning Application Services, operated by APN Home Limited.

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This Cookie Policy explains how our website may use cookies and similar technologies, including analytics tools, tracking pixels, scripts, tags, web storage and other technologies that store or access information on your device.

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You should read this Cookie Policy alongside our Privacy Policy.

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your computer, tablet, phone or other device when you visit a website.

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They can help websites work properly, remember choices, understand how visitors use the site, improve performance and measure marketing or enquiry activity.

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Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others, such as analytics or advertising cookies, usually require your consent before they are used. The ICO explains that PECR applies to cookies and similar technologies, and where personal data is involved, UK GDPR may also apply.

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3. Similar Technologies

When we refer to cookies, we also mean similar technologies that may be used to store information on your device or access information from it.

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These may include:

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• tracking pixels

• scripts and tags

• web beacons

• local storage

• session storage

• device identifiers

• analytics tools

• conversion tracking tools

• advertising and remarketing technologies

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4. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

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• make the website work properly

• keep the website secure

• remember your cookie choices

• understand how visitors use the site

• improve website content and performance

• measure enquiry form activity

• understand which pages are useful

• track marketing campaign performance

• support future advertising or remarketing where consent has been given

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5. Types Of Cookies We May Use

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Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are needed for the website to function properly.

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They may be used for:

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• website security

• page loading

• form submission

• remembering cookie preferences

• preventing spam or misuse

• basic website functionality

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These cookies do not usually require consent because the website cannot work properly without them.

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Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how people use the PAS website.

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They may tell us things such as:

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• which pages are visited

• how long visitors stay

• which pages lead to enquiries

• whether visitors use a mobile, tablet or desktop

• general visitor behaviour on the site

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This helps us improve the website and make the information more useful.

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Analytics cookies should only be used where appropriate consent has been given.

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Marketing And Conversion Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to understand whether advertising or marketing activity is working.

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They may help us measure:

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• PPC enquiries

• form submissions

• clicks from advertising campaigns

• conversion rates

• returning visitors

• remarketing audiences

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These cookies are not essential and should only be used where consent has been given.

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Preference Cookies

Preference cookies may remember choices you make on the website.

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These may include:

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• cookie settings

• display preferences

• form preferences

• other user choices

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Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our website.

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These may include services such as:

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• website analytics providers

• advertising platforms

• form providers

• booking platforms

• payment providers

• embedded maps

• embedded videos

• security or spam-prevention tools

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Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.