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PlanPilot is our go-to AI tool for navigating the planning process and preparing robust planning applications. Whether you're an industry professional or a homeowner seeking cost-effective advice to tackle the planning process yourself, PlanPilot helps you cut through complexity with tailored information and guidance based on your specific project. It empowers you to make informed decisions, saving time and reducing the risk of costly delays.
With PlanPilot, you're no longer second-guessing what your application needs— you're equipped with the insight, structure, and support to get it right the first time. From first steps to submission, PlanPilot helps you move through the planning process with confidence.
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PlanPilot is an easy-to-use online AI platform that helps homeowners and property professionals understand what planning permission they need for a proposed development or alteration and assists in drafting the necessary submission documents.
It will also help with associated permissions, e.g. listed building/conservation area consents and lawful development certificates.
PlanPilot is designed for homeowners, self-builders, and industry professionals (e.g., property investors, architects, interior designers, developers, and planning consultants) looking for clear, tailored planning guidance and assistance in England and Wales.
It was created to provide affordable access to the often complex planning system and to simplify the process for anyone undertaking a planning application, regardless of experience.
PlanPilot is designed to assist with all types of planning applications. We recommend trying it out with smaller projects (e.g. householder applications, change of use, listed building consent, conservation area consent etc) to see how it works for you.
You can also use it in collaboration with a planning consultant or architect to help reduce project costs. If you feel that your planning application is too complex to handle on your own, please speak to the team at My Planning Reports to see how they can help you obtain the planning permission or consent you require.
Not necessarily. PlanPilot provides professional-quality advice upfront, but for more complex projects, please speak to the team at My Planning Reports to see how they can help you obtain the planning permission or consent you require.
Yes. Based on your answers, PlanPilot will tell you whether your project qualifies under permitted development or needs a full planning application.
Yes, by giving you tailored advice and identifying risks or required documents, PlanPilot increases your chances of a successful application.
Yes. It checks for site-specific designations and highlights any restrictions or extra steps you'll need to take.
Yes. PlanPilot uses postcode data to reference local planning policies and constraints from your council area.
No. PlanPilot offers professional planning guidance, but it is not a legal or statutory authority.
Yes. The outputs can provide you with suitable text to insert into your planning application reports. We strongly recommend you read and understand all the the content you submit to your local planning authority and that the outputs you might use from PlanPilot align with and support the context of your your specific application.
We provide 5 free credits for first-time users so they can familiarise themselves with PlanPilot. Beyond this, there is a small monthly charge of £10 with a 10% discount for an annual plan. Compared with the typical cost of working with a planning consultant, which typically runs into the hundreds or even thousands of pounds, this represents excellent value for money.