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Spyrosoft

Spyrosoft is a technology services provider with vast experience building state-of-the-art geospatial digital platforms and integrating existing solutions in the land and property, Environmental and Sustainability, Transport and Logistics, and Utilities sectors.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Global
Stack Data Strategy

Stack are experts in local public opinion, helping clients in the built environment - both public and private sector - to understand what communities in the immediate vicinity of new developments want, think and worry about.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
StatMap

StatMap is a UK-based software house, specialising in advanced enterprise web application server-based (and cloud hosted) systems for Development Management / Planning, Building Control, Land Charges, Public Protection / Regulatory Services, Geographic Information Systems, Gazetteer Management Systems, Traffic Regulation Orders.

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
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • Earthlight GIS
  • HorizoNext Planning, BC, Land Charges, and Public Protection / Regulatory Services
Global, UK-wide
TerraQuest

TerraQuest is a trusted partner delivering cutting-edge data, technology, and consultancy solutions in planning, land, and infrastructure. With over 50 years of expertise, we empower clients with innovative insights, facilitating informed decisions for economic growth. As operators of the Planning Portal, we’re shaping UK regeneration through excellence and collaboration.

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:
  • Application Submission Portal
  • Land finding services
  • Land referencing
  • Planning industry insights
  • Planning Application Validation Service
  • Planning Application Case Evaluation Service
  • Planning Engagement Programme
Europe, Global, UK-wide
The Future Fox

The Future Fox is the leading provider of AI-powered public engagement and planning consultations.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • ConsultAI
  • PlaceBuilder
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Mobile applications
England, Scotland, Wales
Tytl

Tytl builds easy to use technologies for the property industry and public sector. We specialise in land assessment and planning application systems. Our aim is to aid in digital citizen engagment, allow for better access to planning data and seamless property and land assessment.

Service Areas:
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • Tytl Atlas
  • Tytl Insights Pro
Technologies:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Satellite Imagery
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Live chat / help lines
  • Mobile applications
UK-wide
Unboxed Consulting Ltd

Unboxed is a digital agency with 20 years’ experience designing and building products and services that make people’s lives better – including BOPS, a planning system designed by planners, for planners. We’ve worked across sectors with the aim to create digitally-enabled services that are more efficient, effective, accessible and inclusive.

Service Areas:
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
  • Organisational digital transformation
Products:
  • BOPS (Back Office Planning System)
Europe, Global, UK-wide
University of Liverpool

Plan Ai at the University of Liverpool delivers digital planning solutions to the world of planning practice. Hosted by the world's first university department of urban and environmental planning, Plan Ai combines world leading planning research with the latest technological innovations, particularly machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Environmental and sustainability services
  • Planning and urban design services
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
UK-wide
Urban Intelligence

At Urban Intelligence, we’re a team of planners, data scientists and technology experts empowering planners to understand their communities and shape sustainable places. We know that in order to do that, planners need the best tools for the job. That’s why we’ve built PlaceMaker, the ultimate digital local plan platform.

Service Areas:
  • Community engagement
  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
  • Land search and assessment
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
  • Plan-making, planning application and data management systems
Products:
  • PlaceMaker
Service Features:
  • Training and support
  • Customisable Dashboards
  • Live chat / help lines
UK-wide
Valon AI

Valon provides tools to empower UK planning officers. We streamline complex administrative tasks, reduce validation times, and provide instant data insights, freeing planners to focus on high-value decision-making and improving service efficiency for local authorities.

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

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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 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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