Important Disclaimer

This tool provides general guidance on Northern Ireland planning law and policy for information purposes only. It does not constitute professional planning advice, legal advice, or architectural advice.

Every effort has been made to ensure the content is accurate and consistent with primary NI legislation and policy, including the Planning Act (NI) 2011, the GPDO (NI) 2015 (as amended), PPS 21, and the SPPS Edition 2 (December 2025). Planning law and policy change regularly — always verify with your local council and consult a qualified professional before relying on any guidance here.

You should always consult a qualified architect, planning consultant, or solicitor before making any planning decisions or submitting any application. Ross Gribben accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this tool.

PlanNavi is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government department, council, or statutory authority in Northern Ireland or elsewhere.

Legislation Verified

Content has been verified against the following primary sources:

Planning Act (NI) 2011 GPDO (NI) 2015 (S.R. 2015/70) Planning (EIA) Regulations (NI) 2017 Planning (Fees) Regulations (NI) 2015 (as amended) Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (NI) 2015 PPS 21 (June 2010) SPPS Edition 2 (December 2025)

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

PlanNavi is developed and operated by Ross Gribben. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What we collect

Location data. With your explicit permission, PlanNavi accesses your device GPS to place a pin on the map and check planning designations at that location. Location data is processed on-device only. It is not transmitted to our servers, not stored, and not shared with any third party.

In-app purchase status. If you purchase PlanNavi Pro via the Android app, the transaction is processed entirely by Google Play. We receive only a confirmation of your purchase status from Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store any payment card information.

Nothing else. PlanNavi does not require an account. It does not use analytics, advertising SDKs, cookies, or any tracking tools. We do not collect usage data, device identifiers, or any information that could identify you.

What we do not collect

We do not collect or store your name, email address, location history, device identifiers, usage behaviour, or any other personal data.

Third-party services

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy: plannavidev@gmail.com

Data Sources

Map designation data is sourced from:

All data is used under the Open Government Licence (OGL) v3.0.