How Local Authority Planners Can Work Smarter with Existing Planning Files
June 16th 2025 | Blog | Planners | Local Authorities
In the busy world of local authority planning, accessing and managing relevant planning data quickly is essential especially when dealing with pre-planning enquiries, new applications, or site assessments. Yet many planners are still navigating fragmented systems, dispersed files, and time-consuming map searches. But what if you could instantly work with existing planning files and site-specific data, without changing how your internal clinics or processes operate?
See It In Action:
Watch this quick demo video to see how forward-thinking local authorities are transforming how they access planning data and support applicants.
Key Benefits for Local Authority Planners:
- Instant access to planning files and site-specific data
No more jumping between maps, records, and folders. - Consolidates GIS layers, zoning details, and constraints into a single report
Everything you need, ready for pre-planning consultations and file assessments. - Supports your existing workflow
There’s no need to change how your internal pre-planning clinics operate. - Improves service efficiency and public access
Better-informed applicants and quicker, more productive consultations. - Available nationwide
Covers all 31 local authorities in Ireland, ensuring consistency across your county and beyond.
Why It Works:
- It didn’t replace existing processes it enhanced them.
The clinics still run as they always did. This tool just ensures both sides are better prepared. - It saves time for both applicants and planners.
No more chasing down maps, zoning documents, or old planning files before a clinic. - It’s public and transparent.
Anyone can run a report, levelling the playing field for individuals and community groups. - It’s instantly updatable.
New Local Area Plans and policy layers are loaded into the system the moment they’re adopted.
A Practical, Proven Value-Add for Irish Councils
If you’re interested in exploring how your council could integrate this simple, scalable tool alongside your existing services, request a demonstration to learn more or contact us below.