For homeowners · before speaking to an architect
Thinking about extending or altering your home?
Most homeowners make early planning decisions without knowing which rules apply, which risks matter, or what can be ignored. PlanningPass gives you that context first.
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No planning knowledge required · Takes minutes
“We were about to pay for drawings before realising we were in a Conservation Area. PlanningPass flagged it immediately.”
— Hannah, Nottingham (Rear Extension)“It helped us ask the right questions before hiring an architect.”
— James, Surrey (Loft Conversion)“We adjusted early after seeing refusal reasons nearby. That alone made it worth it.”
— Priya, Birmingham (Garage Conversion)02 — Before you know what to check
What you’re probably unsure about right now
01 / DO I EVEN NEED PERMISSION?Advice often arrives before you understand which planning rules actually apply to your home — including whether permitted development is even an option.
02 / EVERYTHING FEELS NECESSARYWithout context, it’s hard to tell what’s genuinely required and what’s simply precautionary, so recommendations feel unavoidable.
03 / CLARITY COMES AFTER COMMITMENTKey constraints can exist quietly in the background and only surface after drawings, surveys, or fees are already paid.
03 — Better order of operations
Understand first. Spend later.
- See which planning factors apply to your property
- Understand where rules end and discretion begins
- Engage professionals with context, not assumptions
- Avoid spending money to discover basics later
04 — What PlanningPass is (and isn’t)
| What you get from PlanningPass | What PlanningPass is not |
|---|---|
| ✓A clear planning context for your home | ×Planning permission or approval |
| ✓Visibility of relevant constraints | ×Legal or professional advice |
| ✓Understanding before engaging consultants | ×Drawings, designs, or submissions |
Built from real council decisions — not guesswork
Every PlanningPass report is compiled using:
Local authority planning registersLocal and national level policiesGIS constraint datasets
This is the same evidence professionals check — delivered early, in plain English.05 — Before you decide next steps
Make sure you’re not missing anything
Most homeowners only discover planning difficulty after they’ve spent money. PlanningPass helps you understand it first.
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SITE_ASSESSMENT.PDF
Property Type C3 Dwelling
Conservation Area Yes (Zone 4)
Article 4 Direction Active
Permitted Development Restricted
// CONTEXT SUMMARY
Proposed rear extension requires full planning due to Article 4 constraints. Standard permitted development rights do not apply.
Proposed rear extension requires full planning due to Article 4 constraints. Standard permitted development rights do not apply.