Planning documents that don't get refused.
A poorly written Design & Access Statement is the single most common reason householder applications fail. BuildPilot drafts your planning documents structured to your Local Planning Authority's exact requirements — so you submit with confidence.
Planning documents BuildPilot drafts for you
Every document is structured to your LPA's validation checklist — not a generic template filled in with your address.
Design & Access Statement
The narrative document every planning application needs. Covers design rationale, scale, appearance, access, and community impact — tailored to your LPA's validation checklist.
Pre-Application Enquiry Letter
Before you submit, many LPAs offer a pre-app service. We draft the enquiry letter with the right technical detail to get useful officer feedback — not a generic response.
Site Analysis Report
Site constraints, planning history, neighbouring precedents, conservation area rules — all pulled from public records and structured as a supporting document.
Planning Statement
For full applications (not just householder). Covers planning policy compliance, material considerations, and proposed conditions — structured to pass officer scrutiny.
We know what London planning officers want
Every London borough has different validation requirements, design guides, and officer priorities. BuildPilot's planning documents are structured against the specific validation checklists of your borough — not a generic template with your address swapped in.
+ all 32 London boroughs covered
From brief to submission-ready documents in 48 hours
We've refined the process to be as low-friction as possible for you. Most clients spend less than 30 minutes providing their brief — we handle the rest.
Rush 24-hour service available for urgent submissions.
Submit your project details
Address, project description, drawings (if available), and planning history. A short form — takes about 10 minutes.
BuildPilot drafts the documents
Structured to your LPA's validation checklist, with correct technical language and policy references specific to your borough.
You review and mark up
We incorporate your feedback and your architect or agent's notes. One revision round included as standard.
Submit-ready pack
All documents named and formatted to LPA requirements, ready to upload directly to the planning portal.
Planning support pricing
One flat rate per application. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
- Unlimited planning documents
- NRM2 cost plans included
- Website design included
- Priority support
- Full document pack
- LPA-specific formatting
- 48-hour turnaround
- 1 revision round
- Full document pack
- LPA-specific formatting
- 48-hour turnaround
- 1 revision round
Frequently asked questions
Honest answers about what we do — and what we don't.
No — approval depends on the scheme design and planning policy, not just the paperwork. What we guarantee is a well-structured application that meets validation requirements, is written in the language planning officers respond to, and addresses the specific policy tests for your borough. Poor documentation is the most easily fixable reason for refusal — we fix that part.
For complex or contested applications — listed buildings, conservation area objections, large commercial developments — yes. For straightforward householder applications (extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, garage conversions), our documents are typically sufficient. We'll tell you honestly if your scheme needs professional planning consultant input before you spend money on an application.
48 hours from receiving your completed project brief. Rush 24-hour service is available for an additional fee — contact us if you have a deadline. The LPA clock doesn't start until you submit, so your documents are ready well before you need them.