Property-specific red flags

See real planning risks before you apply

When thinking about planning permission, most homeowners focus on policies or general size limits. What’s often missed are the unique challenges attached to an individual property — and how they’ve influenced past decisions.

Property-Specific Red Flags Insight identifies the quirks and constraints that matter for your address. It helps you see what could trigger concern from a planner before you invest time or money in designs.

What “Property-specific red flags” means for you

Every property has characteristics that affect planning decisions, such as:

• Neighbour proximity and overlooking

• Conservation area restrictions

• Unique site lines or protected views

• Unusual topography

• Constraints from adjacent buildings

Our Insight highlights these factors in the context of real planning decisions. Rather than just telling you what could be an issue, we show you how similar factors have influenced nearby applications — giving you a more accurate picture of risk.

You don’t need planning expertise — we translate it into clear, practical insight.

Why this matters to homeowners

Planning officers don’t apply rules blindly. They interpret them based on the relationship between your property, its context, and past decisions nearby.

Property-specific red flags help you:

Spot issues early

Avoid discovering a problem only after spending money on architectural plans.

Design around constraints

If a constraint is identified early, you can adjust your proposal before applying.

Set realistic expectations

You’ll understand what local planners have treated as problematic, not just what the written rules say.

This is not about scaring you — it’s about equipping you with knowledge before commitment.

How it works

1. Tell us your address and project type
   We start with the property and what you hope to build.

2. We analyse local planning history and site context
   Using local planning decisions and site characteristics, we identify possible “red flag” signals — things that have contributed to refusals or close scrutiny.

3. You receive clear insight
   A plain-English breakdown of flags relevant to your property, how they’ve behaved in real cases, and what it might mean for you.

No jargon. No dense policy text. Just actionable context you can actually use.

How you can use this insight

In early design stages

Plan around site constraints before architects begin detailed drawings.

To compare options

If your proposal contains elements that trigger red flags, you can explore alternatives confidently.

To decide whether to proceed

This insight helps you decide whether to apply, pause, or adjust, based on evidence, not guesswork.

To support professional advice

Share this insight with your architect or consultant to speed up their contextual thinking.

Who this is for

• Anyone planning home improvements or extensions

• Homeowners who want context before paying for drawings

• People are unsure how their property’s specifics will be judged

• Anyone seeking confidence before applying for planning permission

Real risks. Practical insight. Confident decisions.

Property-Specific Red Flags Insight turns local data into useful information, helping you identify and understand the factors that matter for your planning outcome.