Worried about a planning application near you? In a few minutes, see which of your concerns may carry weight in planning terms — then optionally download a readable draft letter (Word & PDF) to edit in your own words before you send it to the council.
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See how it works
Short overview — free scan, draft letter, you submit to the council.
Neighbours worried about a development nearby
Extensions, loft conversions, HMOs, new builds — anything that affects your home, light, privacy, or street.
Residents fighting a local planning application
Concerned about a development in your community — flats, change of use, commercial premises near homes.
People who've received a consultation letter
Got a letter through your door about a planning application? You have a short window to respond — we help you use it.
Postcode tools for constraints, nearby applications, deadlines, and ward & council lookup — then start a free material-grounds scan when you are ready to draft your letter.
Live council register search in planning research: 275 of 380 planning authorities.
On-page = answers shown on Planning Guard. Links out = you continue on an official site.
| Tool | On Planning Guard | Official links |
|---|---|---|
| Planning research (all-in-one) | Constraints, applications, ward & council (live register ~275/380 councils) | Council portal when needed; deeper application search with radius |
| Constraints checker | Designations at your postcode (England-focused) | Council portal for Wales / Scotland / NI |
| Planning objection deadline | Typical day counts by application type | Portal for the real deadline |
| Ward & council lookup | Ward and council name | Councillor finder (51 councils) or GOV.UK |
| 45° daylight calculator | Plan-view loss-of-light test | None |
Simple 3-step process
No planning knowledge needed. We ask the questions — you answer in plain English.
Tell us about the application and how it would affect you. We flag which concerns may be material in planning terms — and which often are not (for example, property value alone). Takes about 5 minutes. Free.
Unlock a draft objection letter (PDF & Word) for £4.99. It is written to be readable and personal, not a wall of policy quotes — you edit, add detail only you know, and send it yourself. The full toolkit (£9.99) adds a briefing note and committee speaking points focused on your experience.
Deadlines are typically 21 days from when the application is validated. Your letter goes to the council directly — Planning Guard helps you draft it. You stay in control.
No account needed · no card · Pay only when you want your letter
What we look for
Decisions turn on material planning considerations — not on every worry you might have. You do not need to sound like an expert: a simple explanation of how you would be affected can be enough. The scan maps what you describe to common material themes (below).
Don't worry if you're not sure which apply to your case — the free scan works that out for you. What counts as material?
Pricing
No subscription. No hidden fees. You only pay if you want the draft letter or toolkit after the scan — many people also talk to their ward councillor for free local advice first.
Free
£0
Material grounds scan
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Objection Letter
£4.99
Objection letter — Word & PDF
What this price covers: time saved (ready-made structure), clarity from your scan, editable drafts, and pointers where concerns may not carry planning weight — not just a single block of text.
Free scan first, pay on results page
Full Toolkit
£9.99
Full objection toolkit
Free scan first, pay on results page
Free help — we signpost this on purpose
Your ward councillor can often advise residents at no cost; your council website usually lists them. Your local planning authority publishes how and when to comment — see Comment on a planning application (GOV.UK) and your council’s planning portal. Planning Guard is an optional paid draft after the free scan; it does not replace those channels.
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What Planning Guard does
What we don't do
Outputs are drafts for you to check before lodging — you remain responsible for what you send to the authority. Terms · Privacy · Contact
Free, plain-English guides on how planning objections work — no account needed.
How to object to a planning application
Step-by-step from finding the application to lodging your objection.
What are material planning considerations?
The arguments that carry weight — and the ones that don't.
How to structure your objection letter
Section order, evidence tips, and the tone officers expect.
Deadlines & consultation periods
How long you have to object and what happens if you miss it.
Common questions
More questions? Full FAQ on the pricing page · Contact us
Ready to object?
The scan takes about 5 minutes. You only pay if you want the draft letter or toolkit. No subscription, no obligation.
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