Our Approach
AskArchi™ is our AI-powered planning adviser (patent pending), available round the clock to support applicants and professionals at every stage of the planning process and is built on national planning policy, building regulations guidance, and local validation requirements.
Rather than replacing professional judgment, AskArchi acts as a first line of guidance, helping homeowners understand what’s required, reducing back-and-forth with councils, and giving architects and agents a faster way to check details before submission. AskArchi™ ensures that applications are more likely to be right the first time, saving time, cost, and stress for everyone involved.
As a Licensed Partner of Ordnance Survey, we integrate their trusted national mapping data directly into our platform. This provides applicants and councils with access to the most accurate and up-to-date site information available, including property boundaries and addresses, as well as detailed topography and infrastructure networks. We remove guesswork, reduce errors, and ensure every application starts on solid ground by embedding OS mapping at the heart of the planning process
We’ve designed UK Planning Gateway to work hand-in-hand with councils, not against them. As soon as an application is submitted, both the applicant and the local authority contact receive real-time status updates. This means no chasing emails, no missing attachments, and no confusion about what comes next. Our AI-supported system highlights exactly which documents are included, flags any outstanding requirements, and provides step-by-step guidance on the next actions needed. For councils, this ensures applications arrive complete, consistent, and ready to process, cutting down on validation delays and freeing up officer time.
Every member of UK Planning Gateway cares deeply about good planning. Our validation officers and planning consultants know the rules inside out. Our technology specialists build tools that simplify complex requirements. Our project coordinators keep everything on track. We work closely with each other and our clients, listening first to understand your needs and then guiding you step by step. “I believe planning should feel like a partnership, not a puzzle,” says Michael Manraj Singh.
We blend traditional planning expertise with modern digital solutions. AskArchi™ is our AI powered planning adviser (patent pending) ready to answer questions around the clock. We integrate Ordnance Survey mapping for precise site insight. We handle certificate checks, fee calculations, consultee arrangements, and council validation support, all through intuitive digital checklists. You and your local authority contact receive real-time status updates and clear next step guidance.
Strong communities start with well managed planning. We update our methods as regulations and council policies evolve so that every application moves smoothly through the process. Whether you are submitting a home extension, a conservation project, or a large scale development, UK Planning Gateway makes validation straightforward and stress free. As we prepare to switch on our platform, our vision remains clear: to empower applicants and local authorities with tools and expertise that build trust and unlock potential in every planning proposal. We care deeply about the places we shape together and believe that thoughtful validation lays the groundwork for thriving neighbourhoods
The easiest way to get your planning application right the first time
Reach out to the UK Planning Gateway team to learn how our planning validation services can help your project succeed. Visit our Careers page to join us on this journey, or contact us to schedule a demo of AskArchi™. Let’s work together to turn your planning challenges into achievements.
