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Introducing Ava
Get faster, clearer feedback on your planning application.
Ava helps your council validate applications quicker.
Built with councils.
Delivered in partnership with Idox
Ava is the result of collaboration between Planda's planning intelligence and Idox's 40 years of local government expertise
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How Ava speeds up
the validation process
You submit your application
Through your council's planning portal
Ava checks it automatically
Reviews documents against validation requirements
Officer reviews and makes decisions
A planning officer decides what to communicate
You receive clear feedback
Know exactly what's needed or what's next
What you get with Ava
Faster feedback
Issues spotted in hours, not days
Clear requirements
Know exactly what's missing and what's needed
Fewer delays
Get applications validated and moving quicker
Your council uses Ava to make validation faster and more consistent – so you
spend less time waiting
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Ava
Does Ava make decisions about my application?
No. Planning officers review everything and make all decisions. Ava checks applications and flags issues; officers decide what to communicate to you.
Is this replacing planning officers?
No. Ava helps officers work faster by handling repetitive checking. Officers still review every application and make all planning decisions.
Is my data secure?
Yes. All your data stays within your council's planning system. Nothing is shared externally.
Who do I contact about my application?
For questions about your specific application, contact your council's planning department directly through their normal channels.
