Our Solutions

In today’s fast-paced environment, you need more than just tools you need strategic partners. At Planning streamline, we offer a focused suite of services engineered to streamline your operations, drive growth, and deliver measurable results. Explore how our expertise can directly impact your bottom line.

Core Solutions

Everything you need to manage your planning applications efficiently

GPDO Validation Engine

Automates checks for Prior Approval and Lawful Development Certificate applications under GPDO Part 1, Classes A & B. Ensures every proposal complies with national rules and local criteria instantly.

Planner Workflow Dashboard

Centralised workspace for validation officers, planners, and administrators.  Manage all applications, deadlines, and internal notes from one secure cloud-based interface.

Decision Drafting & Reporting

Automatically generates draft decision notices and standard conditions. Includes full audit trail and report exports for committee or publication.

Data & Insights

Analyse approval trends, track turnaround times, and identify policy bottlenecks. Powerful dashboards for management reporting and service improvement.

Integration & Support

Connect seamlessly with existing council systems (e.g., Uniform, Idox, or Agile). Custom implementation, training, and ongoing technical support provided.

Case Studies

Developer Portal Integration

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November 14, 2025

Challenge

A regional authority wanted to streamline how local developers submitted planning applications. The existing process was fragmented: applications came via email, PDFs, and spreadsheets, requiring significant manual GPDO validation before the planning team could process them.

This led to:

  • Delays in application processing
  • Inconsistent GPDO validation outcomes
  • Increased administrative burden on staff
  • Frustration for applicants due to unclear validation feedback

 

Solution

  • The council implemented Planning Streamline’s Developer Portal Integration, linking their online submission platform directly to the GPDO Validation Engine.
  • Key features of the integration included:
  • Automatic GPDO validation as applications are submitted
  • Real-time feedback to developers on compliance issues
  • Structured output that feeds directly into the planning team’s workflow
  • Audit trails of all validation decisions for compliance and reporting

By connecting the submission portal with the validation engine, the council removed the need for manual data handling and provided immediate feedback to applicants, improving efficiency and transparency.

 

Outcome

  • Validation time reduced by 70% for portal submissions
  • Consistency improved across all submitted applications
  • Applicants received instant feedback, reducing back-and-forth queries
  • Planning team capacity increased, allowing staff to focus on complex or high-priority cases

 

Why It Matters

This pilot demonstrates how digital transformation can benefit both councils and developers. Automation not only speeds up planning processes but also enhances transparency, reduces errors, and improves user experience. By integrating submission and validation, councils can handle increasing application volumes without adding staff, while developers benefit from clear, immediate guidance.

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