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Cadcorp

Cadcorp helps organisations derive meaningful and actionable intelligence from data. We do this with an extensive range of GIS software, spatial data and consultancy services designed to better inform decision-making. With our technical knowledge and expertise, we know how to support our customers in realising the benefits of location information.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Cadcorp Call for Sites
  • Cadcorp SIS Desktop
  • Cadcorp SIS WebMap
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Mobile applications
Europe, UK-wide
Capita

Capita are a leading supplier of place based services, ranging from urban design and master planning to policy formulation and development management services. We are also helping our private and public sector clients deliver effective and efficient digital transformation within the built environment sector.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Technologies:
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
Cavendish Consulting

Cavendish Consulting delivers planning communications, government relations, corporate affairs and creative services. We have over 180 consultants across 11 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
UK-wide
CDPSoft Ltd

CDPSoft provides social care and spatial planning monitoring solutions to local authorities, regional and national service providers, social housing providers and a wide range of not for profit organisations. Hundreds of services use our solutions nationally, delivering to hundreds of thousands of people.

Service Areas:
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • SMART
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
UK-wide
Chimnie Property Data

Chimnie is Britain’s trusted Property Data Bureau – offering a robust array of detailed property-level data attributes on-demand, including risk factors, geospatial insights, property valuations and more.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • Chimnie Realtime API
  • Chimnie Address Autocomplete
  • Chimnie Free AVM
  • Chimnie Rebuild Costs
  • Chimnie Flat File
  • Commercial Property Data
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
Europe, Global, UK-wide
City Science

Cadence is a digital planning platform that enables organisations to design, build, and publish interactive Digital Plans. Combining advanced GIS technology with an intuitive interface, it transforms complex spatial data into actionable insights. With pre-curated datasets, automated workflows, and powerful visualisations, Cadence supports efficient operations, faster decision-making and improved collaboration.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • Cadence DataBank
  • Cadence Stories
  • Cadence Connector
  • Cadence Workflows
  • Cadence Lighting
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
Procurement:
  • Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS 6)
Global, UK-wide
Commonplace

Commonplace is an online citizen engagement platform designed to incorporate as many local people's thoughts as possible into your next project. Packed with digital-led features such as interactive heatmaps, multiple survey question types and a respondent dashboard, we are the all-in-one solution for reaching, engaging, and making data-led decisions.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
UK-wide
Coplug

Company-Coplug Product-Sidm System Provides a comprehensive range of curated location insights for better planning of places, services and infrastructure. A robust GIS based platform widely used by planners and service providers with no-code capability to produce location insights, maps and digital reports that can be shared across stakeholders.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Sidm Systems
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
UK-wide
David Lock Associates

David Lock Associates is a leading consultancy in strategic planning and intelligent, creative placemaking. We craft, configure, and adapt digital applications and apply them to our planning, masterplanning and urban design services, so we can add value to our services and continue to innovate.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
Products:
  • CHLOE (Conceptual Hexagonal Land-Use Overlay Engine)
  • SODA (Strategic Options Development Application)
  • Digital Design Code
  • PIMS (Planning Information Management System)
  • Visuals
  • Engagement Platforms

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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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