What we do.
PlanningAgent360 has been designed around how planning and development work actually happens.
Design with clarity from the start
Understand planning constraints, site history and policy context before design begins, so you can avoid rework, support planning strategy and move projects forward with confidence.
What we do:
PlanningAgent360 gives architects a clear, accurate view of a site at the earliest stage.
Instead of piecing together planning information from multiple sources, you can quickly understand what’s likely to be supported, what risks need to be addressed, and how to align design with planning expectations.
How it works in practice
FIND: Start with the site
Quickly access planning history, constraints and policy relevant to your location.
INTERROGATE: Ask the right questions
Check interpretation, understand risk and explore what’s likely to be supported.
CREATE: Apply it to your design
Use that insight to inform design decisions and support planning strategy.
Why you need PlanningAgent360
Early-stage site understanding: Get a clear picture of planning constraints, relevant policy and site history before design work begins (and the sources used so you can be sure it’s accurate). This means you’re not making assumptions that need unpicking later.
Designing with planning in mind: Test design ideas against policy and precedent as they develop. Understand what’s likely to be supported and where issues may come up, before progressing too far.
Avoiding redesign and delay: Identify potential constraints and risks early, rather than discovering them during the planning process. Reduce iteration, protect the programme and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth.
Supporting planning submissions: Bring together the information needed to support a planning strategy or submission, with clear references to policy and site context. So your work stands up and aligns with planning requirements.
Assess sites with confidence
Understand planning risk, policy position and site constraints early, so you can make informed acquisition and development decisions without any delays.
How we help
PlanningAgent360 gives you a clear, accurate view of a site before you commit serious time or cost. Instead of pulling information together from different places or waiting for external advice, you can quickly see what planning issues might come up and whether a site is worth progressing.
So you can move quickly when something looks promising, and step away early when it doesn’t.
How it works in practice
FIND: Start with the site
Instantly access planning history, constraints and policy relevant to the location.
INTERROGATE: Ask the right questions
Explore risk, policy position and what’s likely to be supported or not.
CREATE: Make informed decisions
Use that insight to guide and create a strategy around acquisitions and next steps.
Why you need PlanningAgent360
Early site appraisal: Get a clear view of planning history, constraints and relevant policy as soon as a site is identified. Quickly understand what you’re dealing with before taking it any further.
Understanding planning risk: Identify potential issues, policy conflicts and constraints that could affect development. So you’re not caught out after time and money have already been spent.
Testing development potential: Ask questions to see what might be supported on a site based on policy and precedent. Build an initial view of viability before committing to detailed design or consultancy input.
Moving quickly on opportunities: By accessing the information you need to make decisions, you can quickly progress viable sites faster, and filter out weaker opportunities earlier, getting ahead of your competitors.
Respond faster.
Get it right first time.
Understand planning policy, site history, and constraints alongside your own internal site information all in one place, so you can assess opportunities properly, reduce unpaid work and give clear, well-supported advice from the start.
What we do
PlanningAgent360 is designed by planners, for planners, so it’s built around the way you actually work. Instead of spending time pulling information together from multiple systems, you can access everything relevant to a site in one place, ask specific questions and produce proposals or client emails straight away. So you spend less time gathering information and more time applying professional judgement where it matters.
How it works in practice
FIND: Start with the site
Quickly access planning history, constraints and policy relevant to the site/location.
INTERROGATE: Ask the right questions
Check interpretation, understand risk and build a clear, defensible position.
CREATE: Apply it to your documents and enquiries
Produce advice, fee proposals and report content without starting from a blank page.
Why you need PlanningAgent360
Responding to new enquiries: Get a clear view of a site quickly when an enquiry comes in. Understand key constraints, policy position and planning history without hours of background work, so you can respond while the opportunity is still live.
Reducing unpaid work: Avoid writing off time pulling together initial advice. Use structured, site-specific information to support early-stage responses and fee proposals without starting from scratch each time.
Getting the detail right: Interrogate policy, precedent and site context with confidence. Ask questions and get traceable, source-backed answers, so you’re not relying on partial information or assumptions.
Producing stronger documents: Turn your understanding of a site into clear, well-supported advice, reports and client communications. Spend less time drafting and more time refining, knowing the underlying information is solid.
Keep projects moving with fewer surprises
Understand planning constraints, risks and policy context early, so you can manage programme, coordinate teams and avoid delays later in the process.
What we do
PlanningAgent360 gives project managers a clear, reliable view of the planning position from the outset.
Instead of waiting on fragmented inputs from different consultants, you can quickly understand site constraints, planning risks and policy context in one place — helping you make informed decisions earlier, keep teams aligned and reduce the risk of delays as the project progresses.
Why you need PlanningAgent360
PlanningAgent360 supports project managers by giving them early, reliable visibility of planning risk and constraints — without relying on fragmented input from across the team. By bringing policy, site history and context into one place, it helps identify issues before they impact programme, keeping projects coordinated and on track. It’s not about doing the planner’s job, but about giving project managers the clarity they need to make informed decisions, manage risk proactively and avoid delays that could otherwise surface later in the process.
FAQ – Everything you need to know
What exactly does PlanningAgent360 do?
At a simple level, it helps you understand a site properly, without spending hours pulling information together. You start with a location, and it brings together planning policy, site history and constraints in one place. You can then ask questions about that information and turn it into something usable — whether that’s early advice, a client email or report content.
How is this different from GIS or mapping tools?
GIS tools are very good at showing you information. They’ll give you layers — boundaries, constraints, designations — and point you to the relevant documents.
But they stop there. PlanningAgent360 takes the next step. Instead of just showing you the data, it lets you:
- ask questions about it
- understand what it actually means
- compare it with planning history or precedent
- turn it into a usable answer or output
So rather than:
“This site is in a conservation area”
You can ask:
“What does that mean for a scheme like this, and what’s been approved nearby?”
That’s the difference.
Where does the data come from?
It combines two things:
- Your own information
- past reports
- templates
- project documents
- internal knowledge
- Trusted planning data
- Local Plan policies and SPDs
- national planning guidance
- planning applications and decisions
- environmental and site constraints
Everything is linked back to the source material, so you can check where the information comes from.
Can I trust the answers?
You should treat it the same way you would a junior member of your team. It does the research quickly and pulls together the relevant information, but you’re still applying professional judgement.
The key difference is:
- you can see where the answer comes from
- you can check the source material
- you’re not relying on guesswork or partial information
Does this replace planning consultants?
No. It removes the time spent getting to the answer, not the need for expertise. You still need someone to:
- interpret nuance
- make decisions
- advise clients
What it does is give you the information you need much faster, so you can focus on that higher-value work.
- Who is it actually for?
PlanningAgent360 is used by:
- planning consultants
- architects
- developers
- heritage consultant
- specialist property consultant
Anyone who needs to understand planning constraints, policy and site context — and act on it quickly.
How does it help with early-stage enquiries?
This is where most people see the value straight away. Instead of spending hours pulling together background information, you can:
- get a clear view of the site
- understand key issues
- respond to a client or opportunity quickly
That means fewer missed opportunities and less unpaid work.
Can it help with fee proposals and client responses?
Yes, and this is one of the most practical uses. Once you’ve understood a site, you can:
- summarise key planning points
- complete free proposals
- write planning s=documents and submissions
- draft client emails
- outline scope or advice
- work on your templates to your standard
It won’t replace your input, but it removes the need to start from a blank page every time.
What about accuracy across different councils?
This is a big challenge in planning. Each Local Planning Authority has its own policies, standards and interpretation, and they vary more than people expect.
PlanningAgent360 brings those together at a site level, so you’re not having to manually work through each document just to understand the basics.
How does it use our internal documents?
You can upload or connect your existing reports and templates. The system can then:
- find relevant past work based on location
- surface similar projects
- use that material to help create new outputs
So instead of useful work sitting in folders, it becomes something you can actually use day to day.
Is our data secure?
Yes. Your internal documents are only accessible to your organisation. Nothing you upload is shared externally, your data is kept separate from public planning sources, and all data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You stay in control of what’s included and what isn’t.
What file formats can I use?
You can upload PDFs, Word documents, and other standard formats.