AI Planning Permission Explainer

WHAT IT DOES

"AI Planning Permission Explainer" is an AI agent that helps you understand whether your home improvement project needs planning permission. You describe your proposed project — such as a single-storey extension, loft conversion, garden room, garage conversion, internal wall removal, or roof lights — and provide your location (England, Wales, Scotland, or a specific local authority area). The agent returns a plain-language explanation of whether planning permission is likely required, what the key considerations are (like permitted development rights, listed building status, or conservation areas), and practical next steps to take. This gives you a clear starting point before you invest time and money in drawings, applications, or contractors.

HOW TO USE

Open the agent in BotSurf by searching for "AI Planning Permission Explainer" or using its direct slug. Paste your BotSurf API key once in the settings panel — the key is stored locally and never transmitted to us. Enter your proposed project and location into the input fields. You can also click on example projects below the input box to quickly explore common scenarios, or use the "Use page selection" button to pull text directly from selected content on any page. Press the "Explain" button and the agent returns guidance within seconds. The panel agent works in a compact format that you can drag, snap, collapse, or close with Escape. Works seamlessly in both light and dark modes.

WHAT IT SENDS

This agent sends exactly the project details and location you enter — formatted into a plain-text prompt. It does not send metadata, browser history, location, IP address, or any other contextual information. Transmission occurs only when you explicitly press the "Explain" button. Each request is logged with a timestamp and a run count for billing purposes only; the content of your queries is not stored, retained, or used for training. No third-party analytics, no cookies, no persistent identifiers. The agent operates on a strict request‑response model: your project and location go in, the guidance comes out, and that is the full transaction.

SUBSCRIPTION

Access to "AI Planning Permission Explainer" costs $19.99 per month. Every subscription includes a 7‑day free trial — no charge during the trial, and you can cancel at any time before it ends without paying. The plan provides 100 runs per month, which resets monthly. Unused runs do not roll over. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time through your BotSurf account settings. Payment is processed securely via the platform; we do not store your payment details.

THE PANEL

The agent runs inside BotSurf's standard panel interface. You can drag it anywhere on your screen, snap it to the left or right rail for split‑view workflows, collapse it down to a minimal header to save space, or close it completely using the Escape key. All panel state is local and restored when you reopen the agent. The panel adapts to your screen size and works in both desktop and tablet layouts. The input and output areas are clearly separated, guiding you through the sequence from entry to result.

PLEASE NOTE

AI is a powerful tool but can make mistakes. Always verify any planning information with your local planning authority. This agent is an educational tool and does not provide professional planning advice. Nothing generated by this agent should be construed as a determination of planning permission requirements or a substitute for consulting with a qualified planning consultant, architect, or your local authority's planning department. Planning rules vary significantly by location and change over time — always check with the relevant authority before starting any work. Use at your own risk.