How AI Validation works
AI validation happens automatically after you've completed your application form and uploaded all documents. It's your quality gate that ensures everything is right before submission to your local authority.
Automatic trigger
Once you've completed your application type, forms, and uploaded documents, Ava pre-validates automatically. No extra steps required.
Review
Ava scans every document for completeness and compliance - checking file formats, drawing scales, required certifications, form field accuracy, and policy compliance against local and national requirements.
Clear outcome
Application is good - All requirements met. You're ready to submit to the council.
Application needs fixes - Specific issues identified with clear guidance on how to resolve each one.
Fix and re-validate
If fixes are needed, we guide you through each issue. Once resolved, validation runs again automatically until your application is ready.
Submit when ready
Review any flagged issues and decide what to address. You can fix everything, fix some things, or submit as-is; you're in complete control of when to submit.
What does Ava check
Comprehensive pre-validation across your entire application
Documents and drawings
All required plans uploaded (site location, existing, proposed)
Correct drawing scales and measurements
Legible, properly formatted PDFs
Application details
Accurate site boundaries and red/blue line drawings
Correct ownership certificates
Fee calculations matching application type
Planning policy compliance
Application type matches your project scope
Special handling flagged where needed (council boundaries, etc.)
Technical requirements
All mandatory documents uploaded and labelled
Document formats meet validation standards
Submission package complete before sending to council
Why you can trust Ava
Benefits of AI Validation
Avoid costly rejections
Catch issues before councils do. Address them or make an informed choice to submit anyway.
Save professional fees
For straightforward applications, identify issues you might otherwise pay a consultant to spot.
Informed decisions
Understand potential issues with your application before submission, even if you choose to submit as-is.
Faster determinations
Applications that address validation issues upfront typically move through the system faster.
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit my application even if AI validation finds issues?
Yes, absolutely. AI validation provides recommendations to help you make informed decisions, but you have complete control. You can address all issues, some issues, or submit without making any changes - it's entirely your choice.
Is AI validation accurate enough for my planning application?
Our AI catches the vast majority of common errors - missing documents, incorrect scales, incomplete forms. It's trained on real council data and regularly refined.
What if I disagree with a validation warning?
Review the explanation and policy reference we provide. If you believe the flagged issue doesn't apply to your situation or you have good reason to proceed, you can submit your application as-is.
Ready to submit with confidence?
Start your planning application with AI validation included at every step
