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By employing a mix of these strategies, you'll increase awareness, make the process more accessible, and encourage a wider range of people to participate in the Local Plan consultation.

Encouraging more site submissions to meet the increase in housing demand is crucial for local planning authorities to meet newly proposed central government targets and ensure adequate housing supply. In this article we share several strategies to enhance site submissions...

The Greater Norwich authorities successfully improved the user experience with the new dedicated Local Plan website integrated with OpusConsult, and it ultimately supported the in-depth process which led to the Greater Norwich Local Plan being adopted.

Are you a planner feeling immense pressure to deliver in these very challenging times? If so, you’re not alone! The commitment to 1.5M new homes is arguably the most ambitious announcement from the new Government...

Embedding an interactive map within a digitalised Local Plan document can provide numerous benefits, particularly in the context of urban planning and public engagement. Here are some compelling reasons to do so:

Our recent survey findings in June 2024, highlighted that resource constraints are currently the biggest challenge faced by planning policy teams.

Key steps and considerations to help you make an informed decision for your plan-making digital tech requirements...

Uncover how to expand reach and public engagement on planning consultations, while saving time and valuable resource when delivering Local Development Plans...

Uncover how Powys County Council reduces time spent processing submissions from 3 months to 2 weeks...