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Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a management, engineering and development consultancy. We’re committed to continued technological and digital innovation in the production and delivery of planning, land, stakeholder, environment, and sustainability services. Our focus is on time and cost efficiencies and improving stakeholder experience.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
Global, UK-wide
NAS | Nature Advisory Services

Nature Advisory Services (NAS) is assisting organisations integrate natural capital, biodiversity, and climate expertise into their operations, facilitating a transition toward Nature Positive and Net Zero. NAS utilises advanced AI models to provide specialist strategic and project-level advisory services, including natural capital accounting, opportunity mapping, nature-based solutions (NbS), and training.

Service Areas:
  • Environmental and sustainability services
Products:
  • NATURE Tool
  • BNG++
  • Natural Capital Opportunity Mapping
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Satellite Imagery
Europe, Global, UK-wide
NeuroVecta

Analyse your business documents in 10 seconds. Side-by-side verification of sources. AI driven intelligence built for planning professionals. Empower your team to focus on strategy, not searching.

Service Areas:
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
Europe, UK-wide
Nexus Analytics & Research (as part of Nexus Planning)

Nexus Analytics & Research is a dedicated team of demographic, economic, place-making and GIS specialists. We provide insightful, data-driven analysis to help public and private sector clients make informed decisions.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Vitality Assessment
  • Infographic
  • Retail Assessment: Town Centre Health-Checks 20-Point SWOT Assessment
Global
Novaya Labs

We bring urban planning and property development into the digital age with tech-enabled, data-driven solutions. By combining advanced data analysis, machine learning, and automation, we create user-friendly tools that make policies actionable and decision-making transparent.

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
Products:
  • OneCity
Technologies:
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
Europe, Global, UK-wide
Objective

Outstanding GovTech driving stronger communities and nations. Objective is trusted by over 1000 public sector customers globally for plan delivery and compliance.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Objective Keyplan
  • Objective Trapeze
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
England, Scotland, Wales
OCSI (Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion)

OCSI specialises in delivering accessible insights that empower organisations to make data-driven, localised decisions. Our Local Insight platform brings together over 1,500 small-area indicators across social, economic, and demographic themes, helping public, private and third-sector organisations analyse neighbourhood-level data for the areas useful to them through maps, dashboards and reports.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
Products:
  • Local Insight
  • OCSI Research Services
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
Europe
Openplan Software Ltd

Openplan Software is a user-centred, owner-run software company dedicated to transforming local government planning services with practical, user-friendly software solutions.

Service Areas:
  • Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Openplan Flow
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
Global
PLACE LOGIC

PLACE LOGIC provides spatial planning and urban design advice by combining data driven analysis of urban form with expertise in architecture and urbanism. We deliver evidence-based consultancy regarding the optimal form of street networks, location of retail centres, allocation of density, and key amenities access to undertake our daily lives.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
UK-wide
PlaceChangers

PlaceChangers is a digital platform that empowers urban design and planning through interactive 3D visualization, community engagement, and data-driven insights, helping to create thriving, well-designed places faster and more collaboratively.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Interactive consultations
  • Place analytics & health impact review

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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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