1. Tell us about your property
Confirm your address and see your property in context, including location and site boundaries.
Planning guidance for your home
What can I build?
Get a clear answer based on your property, location and project — including planning requirements, costs and suggested next steps.
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planningdigital.co.uk
- Check planning requirements
- See property constraints
- Get cost guidance and next steps
For homeowners in England and Scotland considering extensions, alterations and home improvements.
How it works
Three simple steps to clearer answers
2. Describe your project
Tell us what you are planning — such as an extension, alteration, garden building or energy upgrade.
3. Get planning guidance, costs and next steps
Receive a structured summary of planning requirements, constraints, cost guidance and what to do next.
What you'll learn
Clear answers before you commit
Planning requirements
Understand whether your project may need planning permission, permitted development or another route.
Property constraints
See factors that could affect your project, such as conservation areas, flood risk or other local sensitivities.
Cost guidance
Get an early view of likely costs so you can plan your budget before spending on drawings or applications.
Suggested next steps
Know what to do next — whether to proceed, gather more information or speak to a professional.
Why homeowners use Planning Digital
Get clarity at the right time
Before hiring professionals
Check the likely planning route before paying for architects, designers or consultants.
Before commissioning drawings
Understand constraints and requirements before investing in detailed plans.
Before submitting applications
Spot potential issues early so you can approach the planning authority with more confidence.
Before spending money
Avoid committing to projects that may face significant planning barriers.
Trust and accuracy
Structured guidance based on your property and project
Planning Digital uses your property location, planning constraints and project details to provide structured early-stage guidance. It is designed to help you understand likely requirements and risks — not to replace advice from your local planning authority or a planning professional.
Uses your property location
Checks planning constraints
Considers your project details
Provides structured guidance
Homeowner guides
Planning permission or permitted development?
Start with the cornerstone guide — understand the two routes, then check your project.
Home projects
Start with an overview guide, then the detailed page for your project.
Planning rules explained
Plain-language guides to approvals and restrictions.
Costs and locations
Budget planning and country-specific guidance.
Get started
Check your project on your property today
Enter your address, describe what you want to build, and get planning guidance in minutes.
Check my projectFree during Beta. No card required.