An AI-powered tool called PlanAssist has been shown to speed up planning decisions by up to 58% in England, automating routine checks and allowing human officers to focus on more complex tasks. Developed by Google DeepMind, PlanAssist validates application documents, checks against heritage constraints and planning policies, and drafts assessment reports that can be edited by officers. The tool is now being rolled out to 12 additional local authorities across England, with plans for wider adoption in 2027. AI summary
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