AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes
UK — Dept. for Science, Innovation & Technology · 2026-06-16 · UK · verified record
Themes: Cross-sector · Cybersecurity
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Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system.
AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system. - New AI prototype that aims to halve decision times for routine planning applications is now being tested in three English counties - Smart use of AI will support plans to modernise England’s planning system and build 1.5 million homes this Parliament - Complements existing AI that converts decades of historic planning records into digital data in…
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