Planning permission should not be this hard to understand.

The gap

Navigating planning permission is harder than it should be. The rules are spread across layers of legislation and policy that interact in ways that are rarely obvious. Finding the right information is one problem. Working out whether it applies to your specific project is another.

For most small residential projects, hiring a consultant before you know what you need costs more than the answer is worth. Working through it alone is difficult. FeasibilityLab was built to fill that gap.

What FeasibilityLab is

FeasibilityLab sits between the project idea and the professional process. It does not submit applications or replace the professionals a complex project needs. It gives you a clear picture of what your project requires before you engage anyone.

If you need to appoint an architect or planning consultant, you start that conversation knowing where you stand, not working it out in front of them.

Who we are

FeasibilityLab was built by a practitioner with over ten years of experience in the construction industry. The background spans architectural training and practice, sustainability consultancy, and accredited energy assessment (OCDEA and NDEA), with CEng CIBSE accreditation in progress.

Limits to be aware of

FeasibilityLab does not make applications, represent you, or act on your behalf. It has no affiliation with any local council or planning authority.

The tool applies national rules to the answers you give. It cannot account for unusual site conditions, overlapping designations, or factors you have not described. If the case is complex or the stakes are high, verify the position with your local planning authority or a qualified planning consultant before you commit to anything.

Planning is ultimately a matter of professional judgement exercised by local planning officers. FeasibilityLab gives you a well-informed starting point, not a guarantee. The tool is transparent about where uncertainty exists.

Kept up to date

FeasibilityLab is maintained as planning legislation, local plans, and national policy change. Every guidance document carries the date it was generated. If you are using a document more than six months old, re-run the check to confirm the position is still current.