How to Research Planning Permission Before You Build with OpenClaw
Research Planning Permission Before You Build with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Batch planning constraint checks across multiple sites.
Tool
OpenClaw is the right choice when you need to assess planning constraints across a portfolio of sites. Batch the lookups and get a consolidated planning risk summary for each site without running them individually.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Construction Manager tool:
- Build your input list — one site address per row with the proposed development type.
- Run `lookup_property`, `check_property_constraints`, and `search_planning_permits` via construction-manager for all sites.
- Review the batch results and rank sites by planning risk.
- Prioritise sites for deeper planning due diligence based on risk level.
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Construction Manager tool
Use construction-manager to run planning constraint checks on these eight development sites. For each site, return the key constraints, any existing permits, and a planning risk rating. Sort by lowest planning risk for prioritisation.
Tips
- A planning risk rating per site helps you allocate due diligence budget to the sites most worth pursuing.
- Filter out sites in conservation areas or with multiple refusal precedents before investing in surveys.
- Batch planning checks are most valuable in the early stages of a site search before any professional fees are committed.