Priced for the question you actually have
Most projects don’t need a consultant on day one. They need to know what applies at the address, what could block the project, and what the local evidence says — before any real money is spent. That is what these reports do.
Standard report
Your site at a glance, the national and local policies that apply to your project, the potential blockers, and the things to consider — every quote sourced and verified.
- Your site at a glance
- What applies here
- Potential blockers
- Things to consider
Pro report
Everything in Standard, plus real planning decisions near you: what was approved, what was refused, and what that means for your application.
- Your site at a glance
- What applies here
- Potential blockers
- Things to consider
- Approved nearby
One-off payments — no subscription. If generation fails, you don’t pay. Read full examples before you buy.
The honest comparison
| Option | Cost | Time | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study (free to read) | Free | Now | A complete real report for a sample address — shows exactly what you receive |
| Standard report | £50 | Minutes | Site at a glance, the policies that apply (verbatim), blockers, considerations |
| Pro report | £99 | Minutes | Everything in Standard, plus real nearby decisions with outcomes and an evidence-based reading |
| Council pre-application advice | £50–£300 | 2–6 weeks | An officer’s informal view on a specific proposal |
| Planning consultant | £1,500+ | Weeks | Professional representation — the right call for complex or contested schemes |
These aren’t all competitors. For complex or contested schemes, a consultant is the right call — and a Planning Policy report is the cheapest way to find out whether yours is that kind of project.