Planning legislation is complex.
Early guidance should be structured.

A rule-based digital system applying current Scottish permitted development legislation to provide clear, transparent early-stage indication.

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Outcomes are indicative and non-binding.

pd.planningdigital.co.uk

Property type

House, flat or other dwelling

Proposal dimensions

Depth, height and boundary distance

Site context

Listed status and designated areas

Likely permitted

Within permitted development limits

Further clarification

Additional detail required

Planning permission required

Proposal exceeds PD thresholds

How the system works

Structured inputs

Focused factual questions aligned with legislation.

Legislative criteria applied

Permitted development rules evaluated in real time.

Clear early-stage indication

Structured outcome with transparent reasoning.

Designed for modern planning services

Reduces avoidable planning applications
Supports early triage of enquiries
Encourages structured submissions
Promotes consistent interpretation
Reduces repetitive officer responses

Enquiry volume ↓

Structured submissions ↑

Officer time on repetitive enquiries ↓

Built on current Scottish permitted development legislation

Rule-based and traceable logic
Updated in line with legislative change
Non-binding outcomes based on information provided

Flexible deployment for local authorities

Link from council website

Embed within guidance pages

Use internally for enquiry handling

License as part of digital demand management

Pilot partnerships available for Scottish planning authorities.