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AiDASH

AiDASH provides AI-powered satellite solutions designed to enhance planning and environmental sustainability. BNGAI™ is its biodiversity net gain (BNG) management platform, offering planning professionals advanced tools to assess, plan, and monitor biodiversity compliance. By combining satellite imagery and AI, BNGAI™ empowers data-driven decision-making for sustainable planning outcomes.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • BNGAI™
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Mobile applications
Global, UK-wide
Bluesky International, a Woolpert Company

Bluesky International is the leading aerial survey and geographic data company, producing high quality, accurate digital aerial photography and height data on a national scale in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. We have a full range of geospatial data products and offer bespoke or tailored data capture solutions.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • GeoStream
  • Aerial Photography
  • National Tree Map™ (NTM™)
  • National Hedgerow Map™ (NHM™)
  • MetroVista™
  • LiDAR Height Data
  • Standard Height Data
  • 3D Building Models
  • Partner Products
Technologies:
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
UK-wide
Building Atlas

Building Atlas is your partner in decarbonising your buildings. We analyse your whole portfolio and give near-instant insights into regulatory compliance risks, energy efficiency gains and the best retrofits to tackle for maximum ROI.

Service Areas:
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Europe, Global, UK-wide
City Science

Founded from the need to address climate change, we are a diverse team of transport, energy and software specialists helping our customers understand complex systems to improve efficiency and eliminate carbon. Committed to decarbonisation, Built for Sustainability using cutting edge research: An unrivalled commitment to R&D, with deep academic partnerships

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Cadence
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
UK-wide
Dalcour Maclaren

Providing land, planning and environmental services to the utilities and infrastructure sector. We take a fresh approach to land and the environment for Utilities and Infrastructure firms across the UK and Ireland.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
England, UK-wide, Wales
Domus

Domus is the UK's intelligent planning platform that standardises application creation from feasibility to submission. We enable developers and councils to work in a unified, policy-compliant workflow powered by planning automation

Service Areas:
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
England, Scotland, Wales
Geoxphere

Geoxphere is a UK-based company specialising in Cloud GIS, spatial data management and cost-effective geospatial survey solutions. Our vision is to continue to adapt and grow our end-to-end concept of fast and efficient data capture combined with easy-to-access cloud delivery of mapping.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • XMAP
  • Hub
  • Parish Online
Global, UK-wide
Informed Solutions

Formed in 1992, Informed Solutions is a leading international provider of digital transformation, services, and platforms. We operate multiple sectors including Government, Healthcare, Transport, Environment and Planning & Land Asset Management. Our multi award-winning services and platforms help make the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • InformedDECISION™
  • InformedINSIGHT™
England, Scotland, Wales
Landmark Information Group

Landmark Geodata, part of Landmark Information Group, has provided the land and property market with property and environmental data for over 30 years. Our range of data products and expert-led services are designed to give you the clarity to drive every land and property project forward with confidence.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Planning Alerts
  • Planning API
  • Promap
Europe, Global, UK-wide
LDA Design

LDA Design is an independent, employee-owned consultancy specialising in the positive interactions between Spatial Planning, Design, Environment and People. We believe in an integrated approach to spatial planning, enabled by digital technologies, collaboration and inclusive working. We are a business of 200 people based in eight UK studios.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services

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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.
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