Planning 4 HomesHow it works
Three steps, a few minutes.
Find your home
Enter your postcode and pick your address from the official Ordnance Survey list. The map pin drops onto your house.
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We run the checks straight away and show you which ones flag something at your property.
Get the full report
For £14.99 you get every finding explained, the likely planning answer for your project, and a PDF to share with your builder or architect.
Start your free check
England only. You will need a free account so we can save your check.
Your property
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Then drag the pin, or tap the map, so it sits on your property.
Your free preview
Checking…See what it means for your project
- Whether your project is likely to need planning permission, and the limits that apply
- Flood zone and flood likelihood from rivers, the sea and surface water
- Listed buildings nearby, with grade and distance
- 13 protected areas, including conservation areas and Article 4 directions
- Your home's energy rating, running costs and how it is built
- Clear next steps, and a PDF to keep and share
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What's included
Everything a council would look at first.
All from official national datasets, checked at the exact point of your home, not just the postcode.
Do you need permission?
The permitted development rules for your project and type of home, and what could change the answer.
Flood risk
Flood zone, plus the chance of flooding from rivers, the sea and heavy rain, from the Environment Agency.
Listed buildings
Every listed building within 100m, with its grade and how close it is.
13 protected areas
Conservation areas, Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders, green belt, National Landscapes and more.
Your homeNew
Energy rating, running costs, floor area, age and how the walls, roof and heating are built.
Next steps and PDF
What to do next, in order, and a professional PDF for your builder, architect or council.
Pricing
Start free. Pay only for the full report.
Free check
- Find your exact address on the map
- See which checks flag something
- Saved in your account
Full report
- The likely planning answer for your project
- Every finding explained, with next steps
- Energy certificate details for your home
- PDF to download and share
Questions
Good to know
Is this the same as getting planning permission?
No. The report is a guide to help you understand your property before you spend money on plans. Only your council can grant planning permission or a Lawful Development Certificate. The report tells you which route is likely and what to ask.
Where does the data come from?
Official sources: planning.data.gov.uk (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), the Environment Agency, the National Heritage List for England, the energy performance certificate register and Ordnance Survey addresses. Some datasets are supplied by councils and are not complete everywhere, and the report says so where that applies.
Which areas do you cover?
England only. Planning rules are different in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What if my home has no energy certificate?
Certificates are only made when a home is built, sold or let, so not every home has one. The rest of the report is not affected.
Can I cancel?
Your report is made as soon as you generate it, so you are asked to confirm that you want it straight away and that you lose the 14-day right to cancel once it is made. If something is wrong with your report, email support@planning4homes.com. See our terms.