Development
PlanAssist aims to speed up planning reviews in England
Google DeepMind says PlanAssist reduced average review time for householder applications by 58% in pilots across three local authorities. The tool is entering a 12-month live beta with 12 more authorities, while qualified officers continue to review and approve every assessment. The Gemini-powered tool checks application documents, reviews local constraints and planning policies, and drafts assessments with citations. The company reports that officers approved more than 70% of generated reports without edits.
AlphaSignalRead the story
Was this useful to you?
