Case studies
This page showcases case studies submitted by digital planning service providers to promote best practices. You can create a customised list by selecting relevant service areas, locations, or keywords.
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What is the Digital Planning Directory?
The Digital Planning Directory is a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art digital planning solutions. Seed-funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), it is delivered and managed by the Digital Task Force for Planning, an innovation-led not-for-profit organisation.
The Directory includes digital planning service providers through its Digital Planning Service Provider Listing (“Service Provider Listing”) and a separate Digital Planning Education and Training Listing (“Education and Training Listing”).
The Service Provider Listing includes providers offering innovative digital services to support and enhance planning, development, management and engagement processes. As a comprehensive, user-friendly online resource for digital planning tools, services, and platforms, it is designed to meet the diverse needs of public and private sector stakeholders. It contains essential information about providers, including their areas of expertise, services, case studies, and contact details. The Directory also offers search and filtering functions to help users easily identify tools and expertise that meet specific needs and objectives.
The Education and Training Listing brings together universities and training providers offering courses with dedicated digital planning content. This includes programmes focused on specialised digital planning, as well as integrated planning programmes that incorporate substantial digital components.
What is the purpose of the Digital Planning Directory?
The purpose of the Directory is to build the foundation for a scalable digital planning ecosystem that transforms mainstream planning practice.
By providing a trusted and comprehensive platform for digital service providers, as well as education and training organisations, it improves the sector’s visibility, strengthens connectivity, and reduces barriers to adoption. Through structured information, extensive cross-sector engagement, and practical resources, the Directory promotes best practice in digital planning innovation and empowers the sector to accelerate its growth for the public good.
What types of service providers are included in the Directory?
The Directory includes a range of UK digital planning service providers, including Community Engagement; Visualisation,3D Modelling, and Animations; Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping; Environmental and Sustainability Services; Planning and Urban Design Services; Land Search and Assessment; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Solutions; Plan-making, Planning Application and Data Management Systems; Organisational Digital Transformation; and Digital Twins.
Each service provider listed in the Directory demonstrates expertise in at least one of these defined categories, offering state-of-the-art digital planning solutions to streamline and improve planning processes. A maximum of five of the most relevant categories can be selected by each provider.
Is there a validation process, and what does it involve?
Yes, there is a validation process for listings in the Digital Planning Directory.
This process is conducted by the Digital Task Force for Planning and involves three steps:
Step 1 – Initial Review
Step 2 – Full Account Setup
Step 3 – Full Content and Compliance Check
For more details, please read about Our Validation Process.
What types of education and training organisations are included in the Directory?
The Education and Training Listing includes universities and training providers offering courses and programmes with a strong focus on digital planning. These fall into two main categories:
Digital specialist courses: Programmes that focus heavily on data analytics and digital tools, providing in-depth exploration of advanced topics relevant to planning. This includes areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, simulation, and data science.
Integrated courses: Planning programmes with a strong digital focus or dedicated specialism. These courses emphasise the practical application of digital tools and techniques within planning contexts, including GIS, urban analytics, spatial data analysis, and 3D modelling.