Two UK bodies are joining forces to “promote the importance of researching, developing and using geospatial data to modernise mainstream planning practices”.
The Ordnance Survey (OS) has signed an agreement with the Digital Task Force for Planning to collaborate on digital planning innovation and promote transformative change.
The aim of the collaboration is to support the UK Government’s planning reforms and deliver zero-carbon, and other ambitious economic and social goals committed by the government.
The two bodies will focus on “transforming the spatial planning process” through the use of digital technology and trusted data to “empower planners to prioritise communities and promote multifunctional land use in both urban and rural areas”.
According to OS, its data, such as the OS NGD Address, Buildings and Land themes will be essential in this process.
“Accurate and detailed location data enables planners and decision makers to visualise the bigger picture and consider what can and should happen where,” said Nick Bolton, Chief Executive Officer of OS.
“By combining forces, we’re excited to take this collaboration forward with the common goal of integrating data, science and innovation. This will improve the planning process and establish long-term, sustainable infrastructure for social and economic development.”
“Digitally enabled spatial planning can transform how we address the UK’s needs for housing, infrastructure, and resources while protecting natural capital and improving public health,” added Dr Wei Yang, CEO of Digital Task Force for Planning.
“It will enhance planning engagement, improve efficiency, and leverage data, science, and innovation for intelligent, evidence-based decisions, fostering a more sustainable future for all.”
