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Planning applications, appeals, and conditions — managed.

Planning law is complex, slow-moving, and deadline-sensitive. Obiter tracks every planning application, condition, and S106 obligation — so nothing is missed on a development project that may span years.

The Planning challenge

Planning matters routinely span multiple years, involve numerous public authorities, and carry non-extendable statutory deadlines at every stage. From LPA determination periods to PINS appeal timetables and judicial review time limits, the margin for administrative error is negligible — yet the volume of conditions, obligations, and parties makes manual tracking genuinely unmanageable at scale.

  • Planning decision deadlines vary by LPA and application type
  • Appeal periods are strict and non-extendable
  • Condition precedents must be discharged in the correct sequence
  • Section 106 obligations span years and involve multiple parties
  • Environmental and heritage constraints add complex legal overlays

How Obiter helps Planning solicitors

Six specialist modules built around the real lifecycle of a UK planning matter — from the first application submission to the final S106 obligation discharge.

Planning Application Tracking

Track planning applications from submission through to decision — including LPA consultation periods, representations, committee dates, and determination deadlines.

Appeal Management

Manage written representations, hearings, and inquiry appeals with PINS deadlines, statement of common ground, and inspector's report tracking.

Condition Precedent Monitoring

List, sequence, and track discharge of planning conditions — with pre-commencement, pre-occupation, and ongoing condition categorisation.

Section 106 Obligation Register

Track financial contributions, affordable housing obligations, infrastructure delivery, and monitoring requirements across multi-phased developments.

Environmental Assessment Tracking

Manage EIA screening opinions, scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and HRA appropriate assessments per project.

Judicial Review

Full JR workflow from pre-action protocol through to substantive hearing — with 6-week time limit tracking and interested party management.

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appeal deadlines missed across all tracked planning matters

Built on the complete Obiter platform

The Planning engine runs inside the full Obiter platform. Every core feature is included as standard — no bolt-ons, no per-module pricing.

AI email drafting

Client-ready letters drafted in your firm's tone, reviewed before sending.

Automatic time recording

Every call, email, and document automatically captured and billable.

AML compliance

Client due diligence, ID verification, and source of funds — built in.

Client portal

Secure document sharing and messaging — branded to your firm.

Billing & invoicing

Time entries flow directly to invoices. No re-keying.

Audit log

Full immutable record of all client communications and file activity.

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