AI Validator is a cutting-edge solution that transforms the efficiency and accuracy of planning application validations for local authorities. Utilising advanced AI and seamless integration, it automates and accelerates the validation process.
60%
Reduction in validation/registration time seen by one Council

Why AI Validator?

Optimising Planning Validation for greater efficiency and precision.
  • Significantly cuts planning application validation time.
  • Automates repetitive tasks, leading to significant cost savings.
  • Offers a user-friendly interface with advanced analysis tools.
  • Continuously evolves with regular updates and enhancements.

Enhanced Value & Impact

Improve service delivery, scalability, and collaboration while ensuring compliance with the highest standards.
  • Scales to meet the needs of any local authority, supporting environmental sustainability.
  • Hosted on a secure cloud platform.
  • Enhances collaboration with centralised, accurate, and up-to-date information.
  • 24/7 processing: even applications submitted outside office hours will be processed within 15 minutes.

Key Features

Automated Validation

The AI Validator checks applications within 20 minutes of receipt, significantly reducing manual validation time and ensuring compliance with local and national rules.

Intelligent Document Handling

Automatically identifies and categorises documents and drawings, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place and correctly validated.

Seamless Integration

Integrates effortlessly with existing back-office systems and processes applications directly from the Planning Portal, streamlining the validation workflow.

Enhanced Officer Tools

Provides officers with tools like quick compare features, interactive maps, and document thumbnails for efficient analysis and decision-making.

Comprehensive Reporting

Offers detailed PowerBI reports on application types and invalidity reasons, helping councils understand and improve validation processes.

Advanced Document Analysis

Checks for mandatory elements and extracts drawing numbers for easy confirmation of elements and processing into officer and decision reports.

Automated Rule Application

Applies pre-defined rules based on the scope of work and location, making the prediction of validity more accurate and updating application status in real-time.

User Centric Design

Offers a flexible and intuitive interface that can be tailored to meet specific council needs, with regular updates based on user feedback.
"The AI Validator has been transformative in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in processing planning applications."
Anthony Stephenson
Development Manager at Salford City Council