Explore the key PropTech trends of 2026, from maturing integrations and ecosystem to the rise of structured data for planning applications and more.
Learn why site visits matter in planning and design, what project teams look for on site, and how site-based evidence supports planning applications, design decisions and stakeholder engagement.
Learn how planning teams can plan consultation outreach, invite the right households, and keep a clear record of responses, materials and follow-up actions with PlaceChangers.
Stop manual spreadsheet data entry. Learn how AI-driven urban planning software turns messy public consultation feedback into professional, stakeholder-ready reports for the built environment in minutes.
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Stop manual spreadsheet data entry. Learn how AI-driven urban planning software turns messy public consultation feedback into professional, stakeholder-ready reports for the built environment in minutes.
Make your interactive consultation truly yours. PlaceChangers provides a seamless, "on-brand" setting including custom domains, logos, and interactive site tours, and more.
Secure planning consent through substance-led engagement—the best de-risking strategy for the modern developer.
Learn about visualisation for public consultation in planning and different the approaches available to you.
Health impact assessments and planning
About This Hub This hub serves as a practical starting point for planners, developers, and consultants seeking to understand and deliver high-quality Health Impact Assessments (HIAs). Whether you're new to HIA or looking to review your workflow, this page connects you with all our structured guidance, introduces the place data and review tools on PlaceChangers, and several real-world examples. PlaceChangers is a digital platform purpose-built to support design teams with key planning activitie
Intro Increasingly, housing and regeneration organisations like Homes England adopted a place-based regeneration approach, integrating the meticulous definition of local impact areas as a cornerstone of project delivery, underscoring their pivotal role in ensuring targeted, beneficial outcomes for communities, supporting health impact assessments, and outcome monitoring. For the UK Green Book identifies an approach referred to as Place-Based Analysis: ‘Place Based Analysis concerns appraisal a
Intro - on the importance of housing data In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, the key to creating thriving communities lies in the precision of our planning. This blog post delves into the importance of accurate housing data in planning new developments that better integrate with their surroundings. PlaceChangers is a leading proptech starting to make granular housing data easy to use source for town planners. Join us as we explore how data-driven decisions pave the way for su
In town planning and property development, the significance of data analytics cannot be overstated. With urbanisation on the rise and cities becoming more complex, data analytics has emerged as a critical tool for informed decision-making and efficient project execution. By harnessing the power of data, town planners and property developers can gain valuable insights into demographic trends, infrastructure needs, market demand, and environmental considerations. These insights enable stakeholder
Latest insights on PropTech innovations and data-driven planning
Accurate and accessible geographic data is a cornerstone citizen-centred town planning just as much as it is central to the emergence of readily accessible town planning software, that helps town planners in their everyday work. At PlaceChangers, we are passionate about leveraging planning data to transform urban planning software and empower town planners with tools like our Place Analytics and Online Engagement software. Data helps underpin plans, community needs, impact reviews, and help
The Rising Need for Cybersecurity in Urban Planning In the evolving landscape of urban development, where technology increasingly interfaces with city planning, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. As urban planners integrate more digital tools into their processes, securing these systems becomes paramount to safeguard sensitive data and maintain public trust. One key strategy that has emerged is the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), an es
In town planning and property development, the significance of data analytics cannot be overstated. With urbanisation on the rise and cities becoming more complex, data analytics has emerged as a critical tool for informed decision-making and efficient project execution. By harnessing the power of data, town planners and property developers can gain valuable insights into demographic trends, infrastructure needs, market demand, and environmental considerations. These insights enable stakeholder
In 2022, we saw lots of movement in digital planning. So we wanted to ask what’s likely to happen in 2023. Here are some of the ideas the team at PlaceChangers came up with. Laying the foundation for digital planning More linked data from government agencies What’s digital planning or proptech, I hear you ask? The sector is still evolving, and there are many different views on what it means. If you look at the UK government documents, proptech is now the preferred term. Now shelved, the Pla
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