Submitting a complete and accurate planning application is essential to avoiding delays and unnecessary rework. Research published through MHCLG’s Local Digital programme identified that around 50 per cent of planning applications received by councils were invalid. Join our webinar with Planning Portal to explore how its new AI-powered Application Check tool can help architects identify potential issues with supporting documents while applications are still in draft, providing an opportunity to address errors before submission.

The session will include a live demonstration of Application Check and explore how it works alongside Planning Portal’s wider SmartApply toolkit, including the constraints checker, bulk uploads and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) integration. Building on recent platform developments, the webinar will examine how these tools can support a more efficient planning application process.

The presentation will address the following questions:

• What are the latest SmartApply developments, and how can they help architects prepare and submit planning applications more effectively?
• How does Application Check review supporting documents, identify potential issues and provide guidance before submission?
• How can architects use Application Check to reduce avoidable validation issues, requests for additional information and subsequent rework?
• How does Application Check work alongside Planning Portal’s existing tools, including the constraints checker, bulk uploads and CIL integration?
• What further developments are planned for Planning Portal, and how will these support the planning application process?

Speaker:

• Scott Alford, Head of Business Development, Planning Portal

Date: 18 November 2026
Time: 10am
Platform: AT Webinar Platform

Partner: Planning Portal

The webinar will include a live demonstration of Application Check, an overview of recent SmartApply developments and an opportunity to put questions to the Planning Portal team.

We hope you can join us, however, if you are unable to attend, register in advance to receive the free, on-demand recording as soon as it becomes available.

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