How the Planning Application Review works

An independent £49 planning intelligence report delivered by email.

Planning Application Review provides a clear, structured explanation of a planning application based on the official documents submitted to the local authority.

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What this service provides

Planning Application Review is an independent UK planning intelligence service designed for residents, neighbours and local communities.

Submitted planning material is assessed and presented in a structured report covering:

  • What is actually being proposed
  • Key planning risks and constraints
  • Likely council considerations
  • Decision outlook
  • What happens next in the process

Who this is for

This service is commonly used by:

  • Homeowners living near a proposed development
  • Residents affected by planning applications
  • Parish councils and community groups
  • Buyers researching nearby developments

Where a planning application has been identified, the report provides a clear, independent explanation of the submitted material.

How to order

Step 1 — Find the application

Locate the planning application on your local council planning portal and gather the main documents, such as plans, drawings and supporting statements.

Step 2 — Request the review

Purchase the report and follow the upload instructions provided after checkout.

Step 3 — Receive your report

Your structured PDF report is delivered by email once the review has been completed.

What you receive

The report is a structured PDF written in plain English.

It explains the proposal clearly, identifies the main planning issues and highlights the points most likely to matter in the decision-making process.

Typical report content includes:

  • Proposal overview
  • Site and surrounding context
  • Key planning considerations
  • Policy context explained
  • Strengths, weaknesses and decision risk

Independent and neutral

Planning Application Review is an independent service and is not affiliated with any local authority or planning department.

Reports are based on submitted planning documents and typical UK planning decision-making practice. They provide informed analysis, not formal planning advice or representation.

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