Start My Check
Start your planning permission check
Tell us where, describe your idea in plain English, and (optionally) paste any planning refs. We’ll turn that into a clear route (PD / Prior Approval / Full), with fees, timelines, risks and next steps.
Submit a Request
We’ll use the details you provide here to generate your planning report, suggest risks, fees and other next steps. We’ll highlight any uncertainties to verify with your LPA.
Please make sure you have given as much detail as possible in your enquiry form to enable us to interpret your planning enquiry accurately.
At £49.00 our service provides a comprehensive report for a fraction of the traditional consultant fees. This is considerably less than a traditional planning advisor fee and will enable to understand the planning process before significant expense. Your report will be emailed to you in the next 24 hours to enable proper research to take place.
It is important that you provide an exact location of your site whilst completing this form. We advise you to use the following website to secure this information. what3words is an excellent location finder.
What you’ll get
- Clear guidance: Application type and policy checks.
- Success probability band (High / Moderate / Low) with reasons
- Council fee estimate & indicative timelines
- Checklist of documents your LPA may expect to Validate an applicationValidation checklist: drawings, statements & surveys your LPA expects
- Next steps — we prioritise Pre-App for better outcomes
PLAIN gives rapid planning guidance; it’s not a council decision. Results depend on your inputs and official records — we’ll flag uncertainties and how to verify them.