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Digital site identification and assessment

Published On: 4th August 2026

The Government has published guidance to Local Authorities on how digital tools, including mapping platforms, site assessment tools and digital submission systems, can support the planning and development processes.

It does not replace professional planning judgement but helps with:-

  • Using the Digital Planning Directory to find tools and suppliers
  • Implementing digital tools
  • Identifying potential sites
  • Assessing sites identified
  • Costs and benefits
  • Risks to consider
  • What Councils learned in the trials

The Government offers a short feedback form to help them to improve the guidance.

 

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