AI in Planning
Received: 8 September 2025
Please may I request the following information.1. Any policies, strategies, guidance documents, or internal reports held by you that reference the use of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, or machine learning in the planning application process, or by planning officers. 2. Any details of trials, pilots, or procurement of AI or automation tools intended to support planning application validation, assessment, or decision-making? 3. Any internal guidance or instructions provided to planning officers on handling planning applications where AI has been used by applicants or agents (e.g., AI-generated planning statements, policy summaries, or other submission materials).Please provide copies of the documents, or if not available electronically, a description of their content and publication date.If this request is likely to exceed the cost/time limit under Section 12 of the Act, I would be grateful if you could provide advice and assistance under Section 16 to help me refine it.I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.