DevAssess Reports for your home

DevAssess establishes the risk of external development within 75m radius (taken from of the centre of the main structure) and reports on the development potential of the subject property.

Over the last five years, just over 1/3 of our reports have exposed one or more high-risk sites within 75 metres.

In 2023, this increased to 36% of our reports exposing one or more high-risk sites within 75 metres, and currently, the figure is just over 50%.

Be informed about development potential in your area with a DevAssess report

We understand that buying a property is a huge investment of time and money, so we analyse both the location for development risk and the development potential of the site in question.

Risks to investment

Local development can alter views, reduce privacy, increase noise pollution, and increase traffic volume, all of which can reduce a property’s value and resale potential, as well as the enjoyment of it.

Make a sound investment

The report also identifies the development potential of the property. By exposing the hidden value, buyers can make a more informed investment.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE DEVASSESS REPORT?

  • For residential properties under 0.25 acres

  • Accessible, user-friendly content
  • Planning data included at no extra cost
  • Identification of relevant historical planning applications within the search radius
  • Explanation of Local Plan Policy

  • Identification of potential future development sites where no relevant planning history exists

  • Detailed study of the Strategic Housing & Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) sites currently being considered for future allocation.

  • OS Mapping identifying potential development sites

  • Our professional opinion on the property’s development potential.

  • Where we find an active or historical site, the evidence is also attached in the report appendix.

A DevAssess report will be delivered in 5 working days.

Properties larger than 0.25 acres or those requiring a more in-depth report are better suited to DevAssess Premium Residential.

£145 +VAT

DevAssess Sample
DevAssess Sample
DevAssess Sample
DevAssess Sample

PLANNED AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENT CHANGES COMMONLY EXPOSED WITH DEVASSIST REPORTS

  • Greenbelt, farmland and community parkland development

  • Hostile, largescale planning applications in councils not meeting the housing supply policy.

  • Identifying land that is in the early stages of promotion for development. These sites have no planning history and will not be found in planning data reports.

  • Extensions on abutting properties that will impact light to the subject property or will overlook the subject property.

DevAssist - Planned and current development changes
Planned and current development changes

HOW A DEVASSESS HAS HELPED BUYERS

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WHAT REPORT DO I NEED?

If you’re unsure which report is right for your property, talk to one of our team or visit Our Reports for an overview of each one.