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Gpeto AI

Gpeto Planning AI is redefining the planning application process for local authorities and planning applicants. Our dedicated AI platform enhances the accuracy and speed of application validation, delivers structured assessments, and supports informed decision-making. The result is improved efficiency, more effective resource allocation, and significant time savings.

Service Areas:
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Gpeto Planning AI
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
Global
Granicus

Discover how Granicus revolutionises public sector engagement. Enhance customer experiences, foster community involvement, and streamline operations. Join us in transforming government interactions with cutting-edge technology and data insights. Build meaningful connections and drive impactful outcomes. Start your journey with Granicus today!

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • govDelivery
  • EngagementHQ
  • govService
England
Greater London Authority

The Greater London Authority has several digital tools designed to transform the plan-making process through digitalising and opening up data and leveraging advanced technologies. These tools aim to support more effective, data-driven decisions and enhance accessibility and accuracy of planning and development data for Londoners and local planning authorities.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Planning London Datahub
  • Planning London DataMap
  • LAND4LDN
Global, UK-wide
Hello Lamp Post

Hello Lamp Post creates intelligent virtual agents for the real world. Our AI-powered chat technology transforms any place or location into an interactive digital assistant that’s always available.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
UK-wide
Idox

Idox develops cutting-edge software solutions designed to empower government and industry organisations to optimise operations and meet regulatory requirements seamlessly.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Location Data
  • Geospatial Software
  • Geospatial Consultancy, Training and Support
  • Address Data Solutions
  • Built Environment Software
  • Planning analytics dashboard
Technologies:
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
England, Global, UK-wide
Immense simulations

The Immense platform enables you to test strategic and operational decisions for transportation in the digital world. It uses a combination of digital replicas of real cities and their accurately modelled populations to enable users to generate multiple scenarios and measure their impact in minutes.

Service Areas:
  • Digital twins
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™
Global, UK-wide
INOVEM Limited

Developed and hosted in the UK, we launched our team collaboration and consultation software in 2003 and have continually enhanced it. By 2024, the platform has evolved significantly, serving over 800,000 users across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, reflecting our ongoing commitment to innovation and user-focused development.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
Products:
  • INOVEM Consult
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
JDi Solutions Ltd

As the provider of specialist planning policy engagement and consultation software OpusConsult, JDi is a trusted partner to 40+ UK Local Authorities. Interactive policy maps, site plotting and automated constraint querying are provided by our OpusMap integration. We also provide Local Plan engagement websites, Virtual Exhibitions, and LocalGov Drupal websites.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • OpusConsult
  • The Opus System: OpusConsult + OpusMap
  • The Opus System + Dedicated Local Plan Engagement Website
  • Local Plan Virtual Exhibition Room
  • LocalGov Drupal Websites delivered by JDi Solutions
  • PlanAI + OpusConsult Integration
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Real-Time Streaming
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
UK-wide
LANDCLAN

Imagine you could rank every parcel in the country according to its ability to deliver certain types of land use. Now imagine adding your own GIS data sets to the analysis and share an easy to use application with anyone using existing GIS licenses. That's LANDCLAN.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Digital twins
Products:
  • LANDCLAN Feature Service
  • LANDCLAN GIS
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Mobile applications

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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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