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Valon AI

Valon provides tools to empower UK planning officers. We streamline complex administrative tasks, reduce validation times, and provide instant data insights, freeing planners to focus on high-value decision-making and improving service efficiency for local authorities.

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Service Areas:
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Core Platform
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
UK-wide
Verisk

Verisk is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues.

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Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • UKBuildings
  • UKLand
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Europe, Global, UK-wide
VU.CITY

VU.CITY aims to transform urban planning with a collaborative, data-driven platform for city planners, architects, and stakeholders. Using 3D modelling, AI, and geospatial data, we create smarter, sustainable cities by enabling virtual design and simulation, resulting in better decisions and outcomes for communities and the environment.

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Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • VU.CITY
  • SiteSolve
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Real-Time Streaming
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
Global
Water Offsets Ltd

WaterOffsets is a water technology and digital intelligence company supporting planning-led development in high water-stress regions. We combine GIS, environmental modelling, and AI-enabled platforms to deliver water-neutral design, nutrient neutrality, and resilient urban and catchment-scale solutions.

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Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Digital twins
Europe, Global, UK-wide
WSP

WSP is a leading global professional services firm, uniting engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. We operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals. Together we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, property, energy and water sectors.

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Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
UK-wide
Xylo

Xylo are transforming local government planning services with AI. Built with Leeds City Council, their AI workspace gives teams everything they need to review and determine applications in one place. Councils using Xylo are delivering 40% more determinations per month with the same team.

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Service Areas:
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning

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The directory is brought to you by the Digital Task Force for Planning, a not-for-profit organisation. Our ambition is to promote digital integration and advancement in Spatial Planning to tackle the grand challenges in the 21st Century.
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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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