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Digital planning service providers are listed under different categories. Each provider can select up to five service areas. You can create a tailored list by clicking the relevant filters below.
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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
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Your questions answered
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.