AI-Powered Planning Intelligence
Could your land have permission for an exceptional countryside home?
A small number of new homes are granted planning permission in the open countryside each year — but only where the site and design meet strict criteria. Enter your site details below for an instant AI assessment. Free, takes 2 minutes, England only.
Site details
Must be in England (not Scotland, Wales or NI)
Name of nearest village or town
This is the most important factor in the assessment — be honest and accurate
Affects Biodiversity Net Gain requirements
Helps tailor the assessment
Describe landscape, topography, views, existing structures, access and character. Do not include distances to settlements — use the dropdown above instead.
Known site characteristics (select all that apply)
This assessment uses AI to interpret your inputs against published NPPF policy. It is indicative only and does not constitute planning advice.
Assessing your site…
Cross-referencing against NPPF Paragraph 84(e) criteria
- Validating site location in England
- Checking planning policy designations
- Analysing landscape sensitivity
- Scoring against 84(e) criteria
- Generating assessment narrative
Important: ExceptionalRural is an indicative pre-screening tool only. Results do not constitute formal planning advice and should not be relied upon for investment or development decisions. Always engage a qualified planning consultant and architect with experience of exceptional countryside dwelling applications before proceeding. AI outputs may contain errors. England only — this policy applies in England under the current NPPF. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland operate under separate planning frameworks.