Pricing
Planning objection letter pricing
Start with a free preliminary scan on material planning grounds. Pay only if you want downloadable PDFs or Word documents — no subscription.
View a sample letter firstFictitious example — same structure as paid drafts, not legal advice
Unsure what counts as a material objection? See our how-to hub, material considerations guide, and objection deadlines— then run the free scan when you are ready.
Pricing
Simple pricing
Preliminary scan
Free
- Material planning themes scan
- Clear flags where little or nothing material applies
- Decide whether to buy before you pay
Begins the new-case flow for your preliminary scan.
Objection Letter
£29
Formal objection letter — Word & PDF, ready to personalise and lodge
- Formal objection letter — Word + PDF included
- AI-grounded policy framing and material considerations
- Placeholders to personalise before you lodge
- Not legal advice — you review and submit the final version
Buy from your results page after the free scan. One-off payment, no subscription.
Full Toolkit
£49
Objection letter + councillor briefing + committee speech — all Word & PDF
- Everything in the Objection Letter plan
- Councillor briefing note — Word + PDF
- Planning committee speech script — Word + PDF
- Best value if you want to escalate the case
Buy from your results page after the free scan. One-off payment, no subscription.
No VAT is added — the prices shown (£29 / £49) are the totals we charge. Payment is processed by Stripe; we unlock downloads after successful payment.
What each tier includes
You only pay if you want downloadable drafts. The tier prices shown are the full amounts we charge (no VAT added).
| Includes | Free scan | Tier 1 | Tier 2Full toolkit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary scan (material themes) | Included | Included | Included |
| Objection letter draft | Not included | Word & PDF | Word & PDF |
| Councillor briefing | Not included | Not included | Word & PDF |
| Committee speech notes | Not included | Not included | Word & PDF |
| Price (indicative) | £0 | £29 | £49 |
Common questions
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Planning Guard is software that helps you structure objections and explore material planning themes. A qualified solicitor or planning consultant can advise on your specific case.
- Do you submit my objection to the council for me?
- No. You lodge your own representation through your authority's planning portal, email, or whatever process they publish. We provide drafts and a scan to help you prepare; you remain responsible for what you send and for meeting deadlines.
- How long does the free scan take?
- Often well under two minutes. Large or many uploaded files can take longer. Keep the scan tab open until you are redirected to results — closing early can interrupt the run.
- What if the free scan finds nothing material?
- We aim to say so clearly so you can stop before paying. You only pay if you want the downloadable letter or bundle.
- What do I get after payment?
- Objection Letter (£29): a structured objection letter draft in Word and PDF. Full Toolkit (£49): the letter plus a Planning Analysis Report, councillor briefing, and committee speech draft — all in Word and PDF. You edit and lodge via your council's process.
- Should I choose Word or PDF?
- Same content in both. Word (.docx) is usually best for editing before you lodge your objection. PDF is handy for a fixed layout, quick read-through, or printing. You can download both where your tier offers them. The letter includes bracketed placeholders for your name, address, and contact details where you still need to add them.
- What happens to documents I upload?
- We extract text to help the scan and store files only as needed for that purpose. Uploaded files are subject to automatic deletion after a short retention window (see our Privacy policy). Do not upload others' personal data unless you have a proper basis to do so.
- Who can use Planning Guard?
- Anyone preparing a material-planning objection in good faith — neighbours, residents’ groups, or others with a legitimate interest — provided you use your own details and edit outputs before submitting. We do not lodge representations on your behalf.
- Is this only for England and Wales?
- The scan and letter drafts are framed around the English/Welsh planning system (e.g. development plan, NPPF-style themes). Scotland and Northern Ireland have different frameworks — use your own judgment or local advice if you apply anything outside England & Wales.
- Will the council accept a letter that used AI assistance?
- Representations are normally judged on substance and compliance with process, not on how you drafted them. You must still check accuracy, add your facts and policy references, and comply with your council's validation rules. Planning Guard does not guarantee acceptance or outcomes.
- How do I pay — is it secure?
- Card payments go through Stripe. We do not store your full card details on our servers. The checkout total matches the tier price — we do not add VAT to these services.
- Refunds and consumer rights
- UK consumer rights may apply. Digital content rules are nuanced — see our Terms & conditions (section on paid products) and contact us if access or downloads fail after payment.