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Urban Intelligence

At Urban Intelligence, we’re a team of planners, data scientists and technology experts empowering planners to understand their communities and shape sustainable places. We know that in order to do that, planners need the best tools for the job. That’s why we’ve built PlaceMaker, the ultimate digital local plan platform.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • PlaceMaker
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
UK-wide
Valon AI

Valon AI develops Officer's Copilot, an AI assistant empowering 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.

Service Areas:
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Officer's Copilot
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
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.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • UKBuildings
  • UKLand
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
England
Verna

Verna provides software to help people manage land in the best way for the environment. Their tools assist a range of users, including planning authorities and developers, to engage with complex ecological information, so they can drive better environmental outcomes.

Service Areas:
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Mycelia
Features:
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
England, Scotland, Wales
Viability

Viability is a PropTech platform revolutionising property development by automating site viability assessments. Our tools deliver accurate build cost data, optimise site designs, and integrate sustainable construction methods, helping developers de-risk projects, save time, and uncover profitable opportunities. We empower better, faster decisions to address housing and climate challenges.

Service Areas:
  • Land search and assessment
Products:
  • Viability platform
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
England, Europe, UK-wide
Virtual Viewing Limited

We specialise in 3D animations, community engagement and utilising BIM. We create a range of planning related apps including community engagement, space planning and digital twins.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Digital twins
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
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.

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
Features:
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
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.

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 is setting a new standard for planning with responsible AI. Our AI assistant supports the entire development management flow—from submission to determination—freeing up over a day each week for officers to focus on the planning magic.

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

An innovation-led social enterprise

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 services. 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 providers offering innovative digital services to support and enhance planning, development, management and engagement processes. Serving as a comprehensive and user-friendly online resource for digital planning tools, services, and platforms, it is designed to meet the diverse needs of all public and private sector stakeholders in planning. It contains essential information about digital planning service providers, including their areas of expertise, services, case studies, and contact details. The Directory offers search and filtering functions to facilitate the discovery of tools and expertise that meet specific needs and objectives.

What is the purpose of the Digital Planning Directory?

The objective of the Directory is to enhance transparency and knowledge-sharing in the digital planning market, promote fair competition, and facilitate informed decision-making for those looking to adopt and use digital planning tools and services. It seeks to foster the development of a comprehensive ecosystem that supports and advances digital planning initiatives, stimulating innovation in the sector in the UK. It aims to bridge technical gaps by breaking down barriers between digital planning and mainstream planning practices, facilitating smoother integration and understanding.

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.
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