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ONH: Planning for Good

ONH is the largest provider of professional planning services for town and parish councils. We advise on plan making and development management; delivering exceptional community-focused projects in rural and urban areas. We provide and support clients with digital tools to improve quality of engagement, mapping and on-site data collection.

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:
  • Neighbourhood Plans
  • Design Codes
  • Council land and assets
  • Community engagement
Features:
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support
Europe
Openplan Software Ltd

Openplan Software creates human-centered digital planning software tailored for local government authorities. With products like Workview, Dataview, and Migrate, Openplan empowers teams to manage workloads, access critical data, and ensure seamless migrations. Our solutions simplify complex systems, promoting efficiency and enabling data-driven decisions to improve public services and working environments.

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 Workview
  • Openplan Dataview
  • Openplan Migrate
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Features:
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
Europe, Global, UK-wide
Optimal Cities

We aim to Make Cities That Heal by providing a digital planning companion to create Plans that Evolve as the World Changes. Our Spatial Decision Support System helps Urban Planners and Authorities plan healthy and prosperous places quickly and precisely by leveraging our GeoAI, intuitive mapping tools and satellite-derived indicators.

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
  • Real-Time Streaming
  • Satellite Imagery
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
  • Training and support
Global, UK-wide
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd.

We are a global collective of designers, consultants and experts dedicated to sustainable development, and to using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world. Our Digital Planning service brings together digital, data and built-environment services to assist customers navigate the digital transformation of the planning (and related) industry.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
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
UK-wide
planda

We’re the UK’s leading provider of planning data, combining technology and insights to transform the planning industry. Our Planda platform predicts planning outcomes, aids homeowners, streamlines council processes, and empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions. We’re building a smarter, more efficient future for planning and property development.

Service Areas:
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Features:
  • Mobile applications
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
Features:
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Training and support
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)

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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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