UK Planning Gateway is a modern, independent platform that simplifies the UK planning application process for homeowners and professionals offering a faster, clearer and more user-friendly alternative to traditional planning application submission portals.
UK Planning Gateway is a modern, independent platform that simplifies the UK planning application process for homeowners and professionals offering a faster, clearer and more user-friendly alternative to traditional planning application submission portals.
UK Planning Gateway is designed for both homeowners submitting their planning applications and for professionals like architects, planning consultants, and agents managing submissions for clients.
UK Planning Gateway isn’t just for submitting applications; it’s a planning validation portal designed to make sure your application is accurate, compliant, and ready to be approved the first time. We run automated validation checks, flag missing details, and liaise directly with your Local Planning Authority so you can avoid costly delays.
Unlike the Planning Portal, we also give professionals a reason to benefit from the process: you can earn a share of the application fee that would normally go entirely to the platform. Every valid application comes with £75 in OS map credit, sufficient for both site and location plans. Additionally, the first 100 sign-ups receive an extra £1,000 bonus credit to use on future projects.
No. UK Planning Gateway is an independent platform developed by Submit A Plan Limited to improve the planning application process for everyone involved.
We streamline planning validation so you can focus on design and delivery. Manage all your client applications in one place, run instant compliance checks with our AskArchi™ AI assistant, generate branded reports, and track every stage of the validation process. It’s like having a dedicated planning validation assistant working 24/7.
Every valid application also comes with £75 in OS map credit, enough for both site and location plans.
Every valid application you submit through UK Planning Gateway includes £75 in OS map credit for your projects. This means you can cover both site and location plans at no extra cost, creating immediate savings for you and your clients.
The first 100 sign-ups will also get an extra £1,000 bonus credit in OS map credit.
At launch, UK Planning Gateway will support most local planning authorities in England and Wales. We’re rapidly expanding coverage.
Architects, planning consultants, and other professionals pay just £1 per application when submitting through UK Planning Gateway. Every valid application also comes with £75 in OS map credit (enough for both site and location plans), and early sign-ups can unlock up to £1,000 in bonus OS map credit. Combined with our AskArchi™ AI validation assistant and automated compliance checks, you can submit faster, reduce errors, and save significantly on mapping costs.
Yes! UK Planning Gateway is designed to guide homeowners step-by-step through the application process, even if you’ve never done it before.
You can submit householder applications (like extensions, loft conversions, garden rooms), full planning, and more. The platform will guide you to the right one if you’re unsure.
Yes. We carry out a basic validation check to help prevent common mistakes that could get your application delayed or rejected.
We send your application directly to your Local Planning Authority. You’ll receive updates through your dashboard and via email.
We’ll notify you right away. You can upload any additional documents or responses through your UK Planning Gateway dashboard.
For homeowners and general users, UK Planning Gateway charges a small platform fee in addition to the planning application fee set by the government. The full breakdown is shown before payment so you always know the total cost upfront.
Refunds are subject to your local council’s policy. If a refund is approved, it will be processed back to your payment method.
Yes. UK Planning Gateway follows strict GDPR compliance and uses encrypted connections to keep your data secure. We never sell your data.
That means you don’t get unrelated marketing emails or phone calls.
PDFs, JPGs, PNGs and DOC files are supported. Drawings must be scaled and labelled correctly. Our upload guide helps with this.
Absolutely. Our UK-based support team is here via live chat and email during business hours. No bots, no call centres.
UK Planning Gateway works smoothly on desktop, tablet and mobile browsers.
We’re launching publicly in September. Visit www.planninggateway.co.uk to sign up for early access to be one of the first to use the platform.
Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube and TikTok), or sign up for our email newsletter for updates, tips, and launch news.
You can explore our features and learn about planning applications without registering. When you’re ready to start or save an application, you’ll be prompted to create a free account. This keeps your information safe and lets you track progress from any device.
Yes! Whether you’re an architect, consultant, agent, or simply helping a friend or family member, UK Planning Gateway allows you to create and manage applications on their behalf. You can even invite others to collaborate and upload documents together.
Absolutely. We offer a simple step-by-step checker to help you determine if you need planning permission, permitted development, or other consents. We’ll guide you to the right type of application based on your project and property location.
Once you submit through UK Planning Gateway, you get a personal dashboard showing your application’s real-time status, council updates, important dates, and notifications.
If your application isn’t successful, you’ll get a clear explanation from your local authority, plus instant updates via your dashboard and email. We can guide you on next steps, whether that’s making changes, resubmitting, or appealing the decision.
Absolutely. Whether you’re working on several home improvements or handling client projects, your dashboard makes it easy to track and manage multiple planning applications in one place.
Don’t worry! Use the “forgot password” link on the login page to reset your details, or contact our friendly UK-based support team for quick help.
Yes! You can invite others to collaborate on any application. Professionals can add team members, and homeowners can get help from friends or family; perfect for sharing the workload.
We work hard to minimise downtime, but if there’s a problem, we’ll update you via email and social channels. Our team responds quickly to technical issues and will keep you informed until things are resolved.
Yes, we plan to expand beyond England and Wales soon. Sign up for updates so you’ll be the first to know when your area is covered.
Let us know which council you need at hello@planninggateway.co.uk We use your feedback to prioritise new areas and will contact you as soon as your local authority is supported.
Yes. You can save your progress at any stage and return when you’re ready to complete it.
Yes, you can, but these applications may require additional documents and care. Our platform will prompt you for the right info.
Yes, our AI, AskArchi, will send handy email and dashboard reminders so you never miss a consultation period, council decision, or submission deadline.
All your files are securely stored and backed up on UK-based servers, so you can access your documents anytime from any device.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
UK Planning Gateway is a modern, independent platform that simplifies the UK planning application process for homeowners and professionals offering a faster, clearer and more user-friendly alternative to traditional planning application submission portals.
UK Planning Gateway is designed for both homeowners submitting their planning applications and for professionals like architects, planning consultants, and agents managing submissions for clients.
UK Planning Gateway isn’t just for submitting applications; it’s a planning validation portal designed to make sure your application is accurate, compliant, and ready to be approved the first time. We run automated validation checks, flag missing details, and liaise directly with your Local Planning Authority so you can avoid costly delays.
Unlike the Planning Portal, we also give professionals a reason to benefit from the process: you can earn a share of the application fee that would normally go entirely to the platform. Every valid application comes with £75 in OS map credit, sufficient for both site and location plans. Additionally, the first 100 sign-ups receive an extra £1,000 bonus credit to use on future projects.
No. UK Planning Gateway is an independent platform developed by Submit A Plan Limited to improve the planning application process for everyone involved.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
We streamline planning validation so you can focus on design and delivery. Manage all your client applications in one place, run instant compliance checks with our AskArchi™ AI assistant, generate branded reports, and track every stage of the validation process. It’s like having a dedicated planning validation assistant working 24/7.
Every valid application also comes with £75 in OS map credit, enough for both site and location plans.
Every valid application you submit through UK Planning Gateway includes £75 in OS map credit for your projects. This means you can cover both site and location plans at no extra cost, creating immediate savings for you and your clients.
The first 100 sign-ups will also get an extra £1,000 bonus credit in OS map credit.
At launch, UK Planning Gateway will support most local planning authorities in England and Wales. We’re rapidly expanding coverage.
Architects, planning consultants, and other professionals pay just £1 per application when submitting through UK Planning Gateway. Every valid application also comes with £75 in OS map credit (enough for both site and location plans), and early sign-ups can unlock up to £1,000 in bonus OS map credit. Combined with our AskArchi™ AI validation assistant and automated compliance checks, you can submit faster, reduce errors, and save significantly on mapping costs.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Yes! UK Planning Gateway is designed to guide homeowners step-by-step through the application process, even if you’ve never done it before.
You can submit householder applications (like extensions, loft conversions, garden rooms), full planning, and more. The platform will guide you to the right one if you’re unsure.
Yes. We carry out a basic validation check to help prevent common mistakes that could get your application delayed or rejected.
We send your application directly to your Local Planning Authority. You’ll receive updates through your dashboard and via email.
We’ll notify you right away. You can upload any additional documents or responses through your UK Planning Gateway dashboard.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
For homeowners and general users, UK Planning Gateway charges a small platform fee in addition to the planning application fee set by the government. The full breakdown is shown before payment so you always know the total cost upfront.
Refunds are subject to your local council’s policy. If a refund is approved, it will be processed back to your payment method.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Yes. UK Planning Gateway follows strict GDPR compliance and uses encrypted connections to keep your data secure. We never sell your data.
That means you don’t get unrelated marketing emails or phone calls.
PDFs, JPGs, PNGs and DOC files are supported. Drawings must be scaled and labelled correctly. Our upload guide helps with this.
Absolutely. Our UK-based support team is here via live chat and email during business hours. No bots, no call centres.
UK Planning Gateway works smoothly on desktop, tablet and mobile browsers.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
We’re launching publicly in September. Visit www.planninggateway.co.uk to sign up for early access to be one of the first to use the platform.
Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube and TikTok), or sign up for our email newsletter for updates, tips, and launch news.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
You can explore our features and learn about planning applications without registering. When you’re ready to start or save an application, you’ll be prompted to create a free account. This keeps your information safe and lets you track progress from any device.
Yes! Whether you’re an architect, consultant, agent, or simply helping a friend or family member, UK Planning Gateway allows you to create and manage applications on their behalf. You can even invite others to collaborate and upload documents together.
Absolutely. We offer a simple step-by-step checker to help you determine if you need planning permission, permitted development, or other consents. We’ll guide you to the right type of application based on your project and property location.
Once you submit through UK Planning Gateway, you get a personal dashboard showing your application’s real-time status, council updates, important dates, and notifications.
If your application isn’t successful, you’ll get a clear explanation from your local authority, plus instant updates via your dashboard and email. We can guide you on next steps, whether that’s making changes, resubmitting, or appealing the decision.
Absolutely. Whether you’re working on several home improvements or handling client projects, your dashboard makes it easy to track and manage multiple planning applications in one place.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Don’t worry! Use the “forgot password” link on the login page to reset your details, or contact our friendly UK-based support team for quick help.
Yes! You can invite others to collaborate on any application. Professionals can add team members, and homeowners can get help from friends or family; perfect for sharing the workload.
We work hard to minimise downtime, but if there’s a problem, we’ll update you via email and social channels. Our team responds quickly to technical issues and will keep you informed until things are resolved.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Yes, we plan to expand beyond England and Wales soon. Sign up for updates so you’ll be the first to know when your area is covered.
Let us know which council you need at hello@planninggateway.co.uk We use your feedback to prioritise new areas and will contact you as soon as your local authority is supported.
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Helping professionals save time Streamlining planning submissions
Yes. You can save your progress at any stage and return when you’re ready to complete it.
Yes, you can, but these applications may require additional documents and care. Our platform will prompt you for the right info.
Yes, our AI, AskArchi, will send handy email and dashboard reminders so you never miss a consultation period, council decision, or submission deadline.
All your files are securely stored and backed up on UK-based servers, so you can access your documents anytime from any device.
