Planning guidance tools for homeowners and local authorities
- Understand permitted development rules and possible outcomes.
- Support early-stage planning workflows with clear digital guidance.
Permitted development guidance for Scotland only. This tool reflects Scottish permitted development legislation and practice. It does not apply to England or Wales.
Operated by Planning Digital Services Limited. Outputs are indicative and non-binding.
Current tool
Permitted Development Checker (Beta)
- Free, instant check for common household projects.
- Based on the information provided.
Results are indicative only and do not replace formal planning advice or a Certificate of Lawfulness.
Our mission
Planning Digital is a staged planning demand-management system. Our tools are designed to support early self-assessment, reduce unnecessary planning enquiries, and improve the quality of submissions — without replacing professional judgement or local authority decision-making.
- Reduce friction in the planning process.
- Turn complex policy into clear, consistent digital guidance.
- Support early understanding and informed next steps.
Our approach
- Early triage – helping applicants understand whether permitted development may apply.
- Risk-based checks – supporting clearer understanding where rules are not clear-cut.
- Planning readiness – improving the quality of applications before submission.
What we do
Public planning guidance
Public-facing tools that help homeowners understand development rules and possible outcomes.
Planning support tools
Lightweight services designed to support local authority planning workflows.
Planning policy technology
Iterative improvement of planning and policy interpretation, grounded in practice.
Built with practising planners to complement—not replace—professional judgement.