For developers

The property report built for developers

Plot due diligence before you bid at auction or commit to an option. Planning history, designations, ownership structure, build-cost benchmarks.

Auction buyers and small developers lose deals to surprise constraints: conservation area status revealed after exchange, listed buildings within 100m, an Article-4 direction that kills permitted development. The Premium tier surfaces every one of these in 15 minutes, before you raise the paddle.

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What developers actually need to check

The six risks that matter most for your purchase, all flagged in the report before you make an offer.

Full planning history within 500m

Recent applications split by substantive vs arboricultural (tree work). See who has applied for what, what was refused, and what the local authority has typically approved.

Conservation area + listed building check

We flag conservation area name, any Grade I, II* or II listed buildings within 500m, plus Article-4 directions. These determine what alterations and demolitions are practical.

Designations: Green Belt, AONB, National Park

All four UK planning designations checked against the property's coordinates. Each imposes a distinct set of restrictions on extension, rebuild and material choices.

GDV potential + £/sqft for the area

Gross Development Value modelled against local £/sqft benchmarks. Useful for converting one unit into two flats or maximising a garden-grabber scheme.

Build cost benchmarks

PropertyData's residential build-cost benchmarks for your postcode, plus rebuild cost for insurance. Sets your ceiling before you commit.

Title structure + freehold relationships

Premium tier surfaces the title number and freehold/leasehold arrangement. Critical if you're buying a flat in a building you intend to extend, or a site with attached leasehold titles.

The report sections that matter most for you

Same report. Ordered by what matters to your decision.

  1. 1

    Planning Applications (last 500m)

    Local authority's actual approval pattern for the area. Refused applications tell you what NOT to apply for. Approved extensions tell you the sympathetic envelope.

  2. 2

    Conservation Area + Listed Buildings

    Conservation status means Article-4-like restrictions on materials, demolition and even paint colour. Listed buildings within 100m can trigger setting-impact constraints on your scheme.

  3. 3

    Designations (Green Belt / AONB / National Park)

    Each imposes its own development envelope. Green Belt is the most restrictive: only very limited new build allowed; rebuild on existing footprint is sometimes possible.

  4. 4

    Title & Ownership

    Premium tier shows the title number, class, ownership type and any attached leasehold titles. Tells you exactly what you're buying and who else has rights over the land.

  5. 5

    Valuation + Comparable Sales

    £/sqft for the area sets your finished-unit ceiling. Recent comparable sales tell you the realistic exit value of your scheme.

  6. 6

    Investor Snapshot (with Investor tier)

    Build cost, GDV, rental income if buy-to-hold, and mortgage scenarios at 60% / 75% / 80% LTV. Tells you whether the scheme actually makes margin after finance.

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Premium report · £24.99

The Premium tier surfaces Title & Ownership (essential for understanding who owns what), full planning history with substantive/arboricultural split, and the listed building / conservation area check. Upgrade to Investor (£49.99) if you need the build-cost + GDV financial modelling alongside the planning depth.

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All three tiers buyable. Premium adds ownership + planning depth. Investor adds full financial modelling.

Common questions

Does the report cover Article-4 directions?
Yes. The planning section flags Article-4 directions where the local authority has adopted them. Article-4 removes permitted development rights, critical if your scheme relies on PD, e.g. HMO conversion or extension under the Larger Home extensions process.
Can I use the report at auction?
Yes, this is the most common use case for the Premium tier. Buyers download a report on the lot a day before the sale, walk into the room with planning history, title context and £/sqft comparables in hand. Beats the legal pack at telling you what you're really buying.
Does the report show the title plan?
The Premium tier shows the title number, class and ownership type but not the plan itself (HMLR charges £3 for the plan, ordered directly). We tell you exactly which document to order. Investor tier surfaces the freehold relationships.
What about CIL and Section 106?
CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) and S106 obligations are local-authority specific. We flag the local authority and link to its CIL schedule, but you'll need to model the precise charge per scheme. Most local authorities publish a CIL calculator.
How accurate is the GDV calculation?
Investor tier models GDV using PropertyData's £/sqft benchmarks for sold prices in the immediate postcode. It's accurate at the scheme-feasibility level, refine with a RICS red-book valuation once you have detailed drawings.
Does the report flag flood-risk implications for development?
Yes. Flood Zone 2 or 3 status triggers Environment Agency consultation on planning applications and may require flood-resistant construction. The report shows the long-term flood risk per the EA and any active warnings.