How to Research Planning Permission Before You Build with ChatGPT
Research Planning Permission Before You Build with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Get a planning constraints report ready to share with your architect or planning consultant.
Tool
ChatGPT is a good fit when the planning research needs to form a written brief for your architect or planning consultant. Pull the data and produce a structured constraints report in one session.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Construction Manager tool:
- Provide the property address and a description of the proposed development.
- Run `lookup_property`, `check_property_constraints`, and `search_planning_permits` via construction-manager.
- Ask ChatGPT to compile the data into a planning constraints report.
- Have ChatGPT summarize the key risks and recommended next steps for the architect.
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Construction Manager tool
Use construction-manager to research the planning position for a loft conversion at 22 Hillside Road, Brighton. Check the constraints, permitted development rights, and planning history. Write a brief planning constraints report I can share with my architect as a starting brief.
Tips
- A constraints report given to an architect before the first meeting saves a full survey round.
- Include the planning history section so your architect can see what has been approved nearby.
- Ask ChatGPT to flag any constraints that would make the proposed work materially harder or more expensive.