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Planning data

Planning Data Assets

Source-backed council data resources for repeat visits, local checks and future downloadable packs. Incomplete datasets stay clearly labelled until verified.

Available Data Resources

Council profile database

A structured index of council planning links, planning-register routes, pre-application pages, validation sources and known local restrictions.

Pre-application fee comparator

A council-by-council comparator for pre-application advice links, fee pages and service notes.

Validation requirement lookup

A lookup for local validation list links, required document signposting and official submission routes.

HMO Article 4 map

A council-level lookup for HMO Article 4 risk, source links and the exact-property checks investors still need to make.

Council pack export

A printable or email-ready pack combining council official links, relevant rules, known restrictions, evidence checklists and next-step options.
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