Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) can apply for up to £50,000 for work to strengthen their planning data and digital systems. The funding can be used to assess current levels of digital planning capability, create an action plan to improve digital planning maturity and publish datasets online. The scheme also provides access to training and collaboration with other planning authorities.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Funding to encourage LPAs to adopt more modern approaches to planning through better use of digital tools and resources.
Application deadline:
30 October 2025
Fund description:
https://www.localdigital.gov.uk/digital-planning/digital-planning-improvement-fund-2025-2026/