Receive a Planda report when starting a valuation in Street.co.uk and learn a property's planning and development potential, helping secure listings by going beyond surface level data and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws.

With the most advanced data and algorithms in the industry, Planda produces comprehensive reports that predict the likelihood of planning approvals. For homeowners, this means you know exactly what you can do to your property in a matter of seconds, saying goodbye to the days of spending £2,000+ with professionals and waiting weeks for updates.

By leveraging millions of data points, Planda reports provide unparalleled intel on historical application outcomes, common refusal trends, local comparisons and much more. Planda are building a smarter, more efficient future for planning and property development.

Why is Planda useful now?

Under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act, which passed into legislation on 24 May 2024, The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has direct power to enforce consumer protection laws, including the authority to issue fines without court proceedings.

The DMCC Act replaces the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) Act of 2008. Consequently, this reduces the significance of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team's (NTSELAT) Material Information Guidance, their advice on helping agents comply with CPRs.

What does this mean for estate agencies?

The omission of key property information, even if it doesn't have repercussions on the buyer's decision, can now automatically be classified as unfair commercial practice. Planning disclosure falls under this, of course. Non-compliance could trigger immediate fines of up to £300,000. Now more than ever, it's crucial that agents are providing their clients with the most up-to-date and accurate planning insights.

Street.co.uk is the leading CRM platform for estate agencies, providing an unmatched service and function experience that is recognised across the industry for its inventive software, revolutionising day-to-day work. Street handles 25% of all transacted properties in the UK, trusted for their enhanced technology which enables agents to stay ahead of the curve in their competitive and fast-paced industry.

The integration of Planda's reports into Street's platform, which went live on Wednesday 28 May, allows agents to access a wealth of personalised planning data at the valuation stage, saving homeowners hours of manual research. They can now provide sellers with the highest degree of clarity on planning insights and development potential at a record speed, soaring above the competition whilst ensuring conformity with the stricter DMCC regulations.

It's no secret that manually inspecting planning records across the UK's local councils can be incredibly time-consuming, especially considering the quantity of applications and fragmented planning portals. The time spent on this process is unnecessary and prone to a large amount of human error. Going through a professional can take just as long, only with a hefty fee added at the end.

The integration of Planda's planning application reports into Street's CRM ties up this loose end, allowing agents to operate in a proactive and highly efficient manner, with smaller costs and a lot of potential for profitability. Instantly impress sellers during appraisals, offering unmatched planning intelligence built from the most advanced data and algorithms in the industry that has scoured billions of records, catered specifically to each individual property.

Aspects like local authority nuances, common refusal points, council decision speeds and historical applications are placed into your hands in a matter of seconds, saving a huge amount of time and turning each valuation into a winning opportunity. It's the obvious route for valuations. And for all following steps.

Know exactly what you can build on a property, clarifying the chances of approval for common renovations like loft conversions and extensions. AI-generated predictions also allow you to understand how a property can be developed in the future, unlocking a higher price for the seller if positive.

Beyond the market appraisal stage, Planda's results will help you adhere to consumer protection laws. Now that a legal process is no longer required for missing property material fines, this is key. Use Planda reports to rule out immediate fines of up to £300,000, covering areas like planning constraints, known planning proposals, and refused planning permission.

A partnership should be built around joint values. The Street and Planda collaboration is exactly that. At the heart of both companies is a drive for innovation. As disrupters in their fields, Planda and Street are digitally transforming the UK property industry, harnessing the potential of technology to create more reliable and efficient workflows at every stage. Together, they're advancing their mission by making personalised, AI-driven property intelligence more accessible to the market.

As of Wednesday 28 May, whenever an agent starts a valuation in Street, they will automatically receive a preview watermarked Planda report. Refined approval rates for loft, single-story and two-story extensions for a particular site delivered there and then. Agents can upgrade to a non-watermarked white-labelled report and sell this to the homeowner at their desired resale margin, creating profits and generating revenue with no additional admin.

Paid for commercial use reports will be immediately posted on all of the main portals, where buyers can look at local approval statistics and extension options, making your listing more appealing and supporting higher offers. Position yourself above the competition by revealing hidden value, instantly.

Heather Staff, Co-Founder of Street Group, emphasises the advancement this will have on their agents' workflows. "These reports can be used by agents to show sellers what kind of home improvements are likely to receive planning approval and how these renovations will boost the property's value".

She highlights the efficiency of Planda's reports being generated automatically in a Street valuation, allowing agents to go into each appraisal with "something their competitors simply don't have - real data to justify their valuations." She adds, "it helps agents position the property as more marketable, and engage in more in-depth discussions that transcend the typical comparables".

Brandon Johnson, CEO of Serac Group, expresses the novelty of Planda's reports, and how no one else can unlock a home's potential in the same way. "We tell you exactly what you can build on a property, offering the most precise planning data in the industry, saving you a significant amount of time and money". He continues, "agents can now leverage technological advancements like AI and customised data to enhance their operations. It's exciting to collaborate and bring further innovation to Street".

Want to win more listings more quickly and safeguard your agency from compliance breaches? Find out how to receive your Planda report here.

Support your figures with expert planning data, increase trust with your vendors and establish yourself as the true local specialist.