Planning Support
Navigate Planning with Confidence and Support
Planning requirements can be complicated, and failing to meet them can lead to stop notices, refusals, or costly rework. Yuno makes planning simple.
Whether you’re converting, building, or letting a property, we help you navigate planning rules, secure permissions, and reduce risk across use class changes, Article 4 areas, and more.
Our planners are accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute RTPI.
Checklist for Residential Planning Compliance
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Change of Use: Know when a change of use (e.g., C3 to C4, Sui Generis, Short-Term Let, etc) requires planning approval.
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Article 4 Areas: Some councils restrict permitted development rights, including HMO conversions.
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Enforcement Risk: Unauthorised conversions or builds can be challenged by the council at any time.
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Prior Approval Routes: Some projects qualify for prior approval; others need full planning.
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Got your licensing sorted: If you don't have planning permission, you won't get a licence, or at least not for very long, until they enforce!
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Design & Access Statements: Required for many applications to explain use, layout, and appearance.
How It Works What Every Planning Strategy Should Include
1. Portfolio Risk Scans
Integrated to CRMs and other tech partners through API. For agents, managers or portfolio landlords, we bulk-scan your property list for licensing or planning issues — and flag risks before they become liabilities.
2. Planning Checks & Use Class Review
We verify whether your property can legally operate under its intended use class, and flag any risks.
3. Article 4 HMO, Short-Term Let, Sui Generis HMO and HMO Assessments
We check council boundaries and determine if planning permission is required for HMOs or other uses, and if it will actually pass if you apply.
4. Application Handling
We prepare and submit applications on your behalf, including drawings, reports, and local consultation requirements
5. Planning Appeals, Rejections & Enforcement Support
If you've received a refusal or enforcement notice, we will guide the appeal and represent your interests. Poor layout design (lack of communal space or storage), unacceptable occupancy levels, Insufficient parking or transport links
6. Monitoring Permissions
We track conditions of planning approvals and ensure you meet reporting or timing obligations.
Why Yuno?
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Yuno is the UK’s only compliance platform that combines intelligent tech with trusted experts. Yuno brings together specialists in housing law, planning, fire, licensing, energy and architecture.
Whether you're an individual landlord, national agent, or property fund manager, we’re here to make compliance simple, proactive, and profitable.
