Approval likelihood insight

Understand your chances before you commit

When you’re thinking about an extension or renovation that needs planning permission, there’s one question on every homeowner’s mind:

“What are my chances of getting approval?”

Traditional planning guidance tells you what the rules are, but it rarely tells you what actually happens in your area.

That’s where Approval Likelihood Insight comes in.

What Approval Likelihood Insight means for you

Approval Likelihood Insight is a clear, evidence-based assessment of how likely your proposed project is to be approved by your local planning authority.

Instead of vague assumptions or generic rules, we use real planning decisions from properties like yours — both approved and refused — to give you a grounded picture of what tends to succeed and what doesn’t.

You don’t need technical policy knowledge. You don’t need to guess. You get clarity.

Why this matters

Every planning application involves time, money, and nerves. Traditional planning advice often comes after you’ve already invested in designs or consultants.

Approval Likelihood Insight helps you:

Make informed decisions early

Before spending on drawings or applications, you’ll know where your proposal stands compared to similar ones nearby.

Avoid unnecessary costs

Identify potential issues early and adjust plans before paying for architects or structural advice.

Plan with confidence

Instead of uncertainty or guesswork, you’ll have a clear sense of how planners have treated similar proposals.

How it works

1. Tell us your address and project type
   We start with where you live and what you want to build (e.g., rear extension, loft, garden building).

2. We analyse local planning outcomes
   Using publicly available planning data from your council and nearby areas, we look at comparable planning decisions.

3. We deliver your insight
   You receive a concise, plain-English assessment that explains your likelihood of approval, with examples of similar decisions.

No technical jargon. No long policy excerpts. Just insight you can act on.

How can you use your insight

Before you pay for detailed plans

Have a clearer sense of what will work.
If you know your chances first, you can adjust the design early or choose to explore permitted development rights instead.

To prepare stronger applications

Understanding past decisions gives you actionable context — what size, scale, or features planners accept locally.

To choose the right path

Some projects succeed under permitted development; others need full planning permission. Our insight helps you see which path fits your situation.

Who this is for

• Homeowners planning an extension

• People considering lofts, rear or side extensions

• Anyone unsure whether to proceed with a planning application

• Homeowners who want clarity before spending significant time or money

Real data. Real decisions. Real clarity.

We don’t guarantee approval — no one can — but we do give you the context and evidence you need to make decisions with confidence.