Is the planning objection scan free?

Yes. You describe your concerns and we identify which material planning grounds may apply. You only pay if you want a downloadable objection letter or toolkit.

Do I need to create an account to run the scan?

No. You can run the free scan and see your results without registering. You will only be asked to create a free account if you want to save your results or unlock a draft letter. No payment card is required at any point until you choose to unlock a letter.

Will Planning Guard submit my objection for me?

No. You submit comments on your council's planning portal. Planning Guard helps you research and draft a representation.

Is this legal advice?

No. Planning Guard is a planning tool to explore material issues and draft letters — not a solicitor or planning consultant.

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Free material-grounds scan

Worried about a neighbour's planning application? In about five minutes, see which of your concerns may count as material planning considerations — then optionally draft an objection letter from £4.99.

Start with your main concern

Councils ignore complaints about house prices or lost views alone. Plain English is fine — we help sort what may carry planning weight from what usually does not.

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How the free scan works

Choose your council, describe the development, and optionally upload the applicant's documents from the planning portal.
Describe how the proposal would affect you in plain English — no legal knowledge needed.
Our AI flags which of your concerns may carry planning weight (light, privacy, highways, heritage, and so on) and which often do not.
Optionally save your results and unlock an editable objection letter (£4.99) or full toolkit (£9.99) — you submit comments yourself on the council portal.

Before you object

Use our free tools to research the location first — then run the scan when you are ready to draft:

Frequently asked questions

Is the scan really free?: Yes. You only pay if you want a draft letter or toolkit after the scan. No subscription.
Do I need to create an account?: No — you can run the scan and see your results without registering. You'll only be asked to create a free account if you want to save your results or unlock a letter. No payment card is required at any point until you choose to unlock a letter.
Will Planning Guard submit my objection?: No. You comment on the council's planning portal. We help you research and draft.
Is this legal advice?: No. Planning Guard is a planning tool to explore material issues and draft letters — not a solicitor or planning consultant.

Start free scan What counts as material?

Not legal advice. Planning Guard is a planning tool to help you explore material planning issues and draft letters — not a solicitor or planning consultant. See Terms.