We have co-designed each feature in PlaceMaker based on our team's experience as Planners and the needs of the Local Authority Planners we work with across the UK.
By creating scalable solutions across all PlaceMaker councils, we can make sure we're moving the planning system forward as a whole. We work exclusively with the public sector and are committed to empowering the people who shape the places around us through the Local Plan process.
Combine council-owned local data and national data sets to assess every site in your area in a centralised site database. Identify suitable sites from across your Local Authority through proactive identification, automated suitability and capacity analysis, and a fully digital Call for Sites process.
Using a drag-and-drop Document Builder, you can create accessible, engaging and mobile-friendly consultations and reports, with embedded questions, maps and visualisations.
Collect representations from any source and manage them in one place. Tag reps with sites, topics and sentiment. Split longer multi-topic reps and assign to colleagues to streamline collaboration and save officer time.
Call for Sites Submissions
As of February 2025
Quicker BNG Call For Sites for Somerset
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People living in PlaceMaker Councils
Sites Assessed for Birmingham
We'll help you to make sure that your council-owned data is in the correct format and set you up with national data sets for the fullest understanding of your Local Authority area.
Our team are here to help you get familiar with the platform and provide support whenever you need it. As part of the PlaceMaker community, you'll also gain access to our monthly newsletter and Knowledge Hub, which is full of tips and tutorials to help you get the most out of the platform.
Our team of Planners, Data Scientists and Developers work closely with our councils to ensure PlaceMaker is supporting every stage of the Local Plan process. We're also here to work with innovators who are looking to do something new as part of their digital planning journey.
No, we work with councils at all stages of the Local Plan process. Whether you are reviewing recently published Local Plans, updating Land Availability Assessments, or publishing a consultation - PlaceMaker can help digitalise and streamline your work. Why not book a demo with our team to discuss your requirements and explore how PlaceMaker can support your Local Plan process?
No, PlaceMaker is designed by Planners, for Planners. Our developers and data scientists ensure the platform is easy to use and intuitive for those with planning expertise. We provide training, user guides, an interactive knowledge hub and a team of specialists on hand for any questions, bespoke work or GIS support along the way.
As a Crown Commercial Supplier on the Government's G-Cloud 14 framework, procurement of PlaceMaker couldn't be simpler. Book a demo with us to discuss your requirements and we can get you set up in a matter of days.
You can find all our pricing and specifications for PlaceMaker subscriptions on the GOV.UK Digital Marketplace. From time to time government grants become available for digital planning. If this is something you are considering as a means to procure PlaceMaker, get in touch with our team to discuss how we might be able to support you in an application for funding.