Introducing Ava, the council planning validation solution
Learn how Planda and Idox are transforming planning validation

Automated AI planning validation

Made for
officers

Loved by
applicants

We know the cost of planning.

 Local government-trusted AI
that transforms planning applications.Powered by Planda + Idox
~50%
Applications are invalid on first submission
£22M-£56M
Annual cost to local authorities

80%
Of invalid applications can be prevented

Everything users love about Ava

350+ Planda reports
generated daily
Planning Officer
Spend less time checking, more time deciding. Stay in control of every decision while Ava streamlines the validation process.
Applicant
Stay on track of your application. Respond to requests and share documents with your case officer - all in one place.

Planda - The UK's Planning Intelligence Platform

We don't just collect planning data - we understand it. That intelligence now powers everything from property reports to council validation systems.
10M+
planning applications analysed
350+
council datasets integrated
3,000+
reports generated daily
Trusted by leading estate agents and CRMs

Smart tools for better planning

See planning history, constraints,
and approval patterns for any property.  

Access tailored advice from similar applications

See how similar applications performed, what got approved, and what factors matter most.

Have a snoop around your neighbourhood

See nearby planning applications, what's been approved, and what's currently pending in your area.
trusted by leading estate CRMs and agents

We build smart tools for better planning

Understand a property's potential

See planning history, constraints, and approval patterns for any property.  
Get your report

Access tailored advice from similar applications

See how similar applications performed, what got approved, and what factors matter most.
Get your report

Have a snoop around
your neighbourhood

See nearby planning applications, what's been approved, and what's currently pending in your area.
Get your report
Councils use Planda to streamline decisions and improve planning outcomes. Now, that same trusted data helps you plan smarter, avoid mistakes, and gain confidence in every application.
Councils Partnered
350+ councils

We are flexible, and suitable for...

Estate agents

Qualify properties faster with instant planning insights and development potential analysis.

Architects

Assess site feasibility and planning constraints before you start designing.

Local councils

Validate applications faster and track planning trends across your authority.

Homeowners

Understand what you can build before you hire an architect or submit plans.

Developers

Evaluate site viability and planning risk before acquisition.

How Planda works

01

Enter your home address

No sign-up, no uploads. Just tell us where and we’ll do the digging.
02

We retrieve data that matters

From 10+ million records across every UK council, we surface what actually matters.
03

Smart advice, tailored to you

Planda picks up on the details that make or break an application, so you get guidance grounded in real outcomes.
04

Get a personalised report

Planda offers you an overview of planning in your area and highlights what’s likely to work, what to watch out for, and how to improve your odds.
Get started
"Companies need this. Sellers understand what they can build. Buyers submit offers with confidence. Fewer fall-throughs, better transactions."
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
CEO of Property Searches Direct

Ready to make
better planning decisions?