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Planda Portal

Planda Portal is an AI-powered submission portal simplifying planning applications with faster, smarter validation.

Service Areas:
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Ava - Application Validations Assistant
  • Planda
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
Plandot Ltd

Plandot has been serving local planning authorities in England since 2022, assisting with processing planning applications and implementing planning process improvements. In 2024, AI expert Rodrigo Medeiros joined, helping create an AI Report Generator tool specifically designed for to streamline planning report preparation, saving valuable officer's time while maintaining quality.

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:
  • AI Report Generator
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
England, UK-wide, Wales
Planning Appeals

Planning Appeals is a planning appeal intelligence platform covering 208,000+ UK appeal decisions across all four jurisdictions. It structures inspector reasoning argument by argument, tags policy references, and links every case back to the source — giving planning professionals the confidence to prepare stronger statements and advise clients with certainty.

Service Areas:
  • Planning and urban design 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
England, UK-wide
PlanningHub

PlanningHub’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) streamlines access to planning information, eliminating the need for manual research. Our comprehensive reports include all the essentials for providing pre-planning advice or managing a planning application: designations and zoning, limitations and restrictions, site planning history, relevant applications, restrictive covenants, and key planning considerations.

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:
  • Planning Insights Report
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Global
Podaris

The powerful cloud-native platform for collaborative transport planning, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, empowering the planners of today to create the places of tomorrow.

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
  • Digital twins
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
UK-wide
Preoptima

Preoptima is a science-driven software provider advancing whole life carbon (WLC) compliance in the built environment. Our PACER platform automates WLC assessment (WLCA) reviews in planning applications, helping LPAs streamline compliance, upskill officers, and enforce Net Zero policies. Developed with Westminster City Council, PACER supports data-driven, sustainable planning decisions.

Service Areas:
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • PACER (Planning Application Carbon Evaluation and Reduction)
Europe, Global, UK-wide
Prior + Partners

Prior + Partners is an integrated planning, masterplanning, and economics practice who unlock the potential of places and communities around the globe. We achieve this through an innovative approach to digital analytics which brings clarity and understanding to complex problems, and enriches our solutions to these.

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
Products:
  • Place Portrait: A Comprehensive Place Analysis Tool
  • Place Insights: Data-driven insights to guide decision-making.
  • Place Analytics: Bespoke tools to evaluate place performance and future scenarios
  • Place Communications Platforms: Data-Driven Storytelling for Enhanced Engagement
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
PropEco

PropEco provides quick, easy and cost-effective access to the data and tools that lenders, property professionals and insurers need to assess and manage fast-evolving social and environmental trends, including climate change.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
UK-wide
Quod

Quod is a dynamic independent consultancy at the cutting edge of planning, development economics, social economics and environmental planning based in London and Leeds.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • EIA Screening Tool
  • Digital EIA Transformation
England, Europe, UK-wide
Red Badger

Red Badger is a digital product transformation consultancy trusted by global brands to deliver meaningful and lasting change. We work collaboratively with large and complex organizations to craft high-quality, high-impact digital products that customers want.

Service Areas:
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Organisational digital transformation

An innovation-led social enterprise

The directory is brought to you by the Digital Task Force for Planning, a not-for-profit organisation. Our ambition is to promote digital integration and advancement in Spatial Planning to tackle the grand challenges in the 21st Century.
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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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