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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
Global
Knight Frank LLP

Established in 1896 and headquartered in London, Knight Frank is a premier independent real estate consultancy, renowned for delivering innovative property solutions tailored to client needs. Guided by integrity, Knight Frank offers personalised advice across residential and commercial property sectors, always considering the broader context to create tangible value.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
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
England, Wales
Landcycle.com

Landcycle is a subscription free property and planning platform created by a team of land buying professionals all of whom are chartered town planners. We believe that planning digital services should be accessible to all, effortless to use and make peoples life and work easier.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Technologies:
  • Machine Learning
  • Real-Time Streaming
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
England, Scotland, Wales
Landmark Information Group

Landmark Geodata, part of Landmark Information Group, has provided the land and property market with property and environmental data for over 30 years. Our range of data products and expert-led services are designed to give you the clarity to drive every land and property project forward with confidence.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Planning Alerts
  • Planning API
  • Promap
England, Scotland, Wales
Landstack

Landstack provides the most detailed and accurate standardised planning and development data across the whole of England, Scotland and Wales. It provides an online GIS platform, where you can annotate and draw data alongside search tools and AI generation tools to provide a complete suite of tools for planning.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Mobile applications
Global, UK-wide
LandTech

Aligning the needs of property professionals, land owners and local communities with property intelligence, to unlock the land market. By unifying information on places and how places change to be more widely available and easily understandable, we build trust, wider ecosystem participation and opportunities.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • LandInsight
  • LandFund
  • Give My View
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Mobile applications
Europe, Global, UK-wide
LDA Design

LDA Design is an independent, employee-owned consultancy specialising in the positive interactions between Spatial Planning, Design, Environment and People. We believe in an integrated approach to spatial planning, enabled by digital technologies, collaboration and inclusive working. We are a business of 200 people based in eight UK studios.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
UK-wide
Lichfields

Lichfields is the UK’s pre-eminent planning and development consultancy. With nine offices across the UK, we combine local knowledge with a network of resources to support and deliver successful projects at every scale. Our specialists offer insight, innovative thinking and expert advice to create great places for future generations.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Evaluate: making the economic case for development and measuring economic impact
  • Affordable: Making the case for affordable housing and its wider benefits
  • Bedspace – assessing the need for Purpose Built Student Accommodation
  • Carepacity – making the case for care, retirement and sheltered housing
  • Healthier – data-driven planning for assessing health impacts
  • Locate:Solar – finding and developing suitable sites for ground-mounted solar farms
UK-wide
LUC

At LUC, we aim to make a difference. With 58 years at the forefront of environmental consultancy, we want to deliver better futures for nature, people, and places. Our holistic services tackle complex land use problems, and our creative, forward-thinking professionals are passionate about addressing the climate and biodiversity crises.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment

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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.
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