Planning data services

Helping local authorities publish high-quality planning data

PlanStream helps local planning authorities transform planning documents and spatial information into structured, machine-readable datasets that align with the UK Government's Planning Data standards.

Many councils hold valuable planning information across PDFs, GIS layers and legacy systems. We convert this information into structured datasets ready for publication and future digital use.

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Our services

Planning Data Preparation

We prepare planning datasets for publication, including:

  • Article 4 Directions
  • Article 4 Direction Areas
  • Conservation Areas
  • Conservation Area Documents
  • Tree Preservation Orders
  • Listed Buildings
  • Local Plan Policies
  • Supplementary Planning Documents
  • Validation Requirements
  • Other datasets aligned with the Planning Data programme

Data Review

We review existing planning information to identify missing datasets, data quality issues, opportunities to improve accessibility and readiness for publication against Planning Data standards.

Data Structuring

Our team converts planning information into consistent, machine-readable formats, reducing the manual effort required by council officers.

Publication Support

We help prepare datasets for publication through Planning Data and data.gov.uk and provide support throughout the publication process.

Why work with PlanStream?

  • Reduce officer time spent preparing planning datasets.
  • Improve accessibility of planning information.
  • Support digital planning and data modernisation objectives.
  • Create reusable structured datasets for future digital services.
  • Establish a stronger foundation for AI-enabled planning tools.

Our approach

  1. 01Review your existing planning datasets.
  2. 02Identify opportunities for improvement.
  3. 03Structure and validate the data.
  4. 04Prepare datasets for publication.
  5. 05Support ongoing updates and maintenance.

Looking for a pilot authority

We are currently looking to partner with a small number of local planning authorities to pilot our Planning Data Services. If your authority is looking to improve the quality, accessibility or publication of planning datasets, we would welcome an introductory conversation.

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