FOI release

Freedom of Information Request – AI in Planning

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2025/00726

Received 8 September 2025

Published 11 September 2025

Request

Please may I request the following information.

1. Any policies, strategies, guidance documents, or internal reports held by you that reference the use of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, or machine learning in the planning application process, or by planning officers.

2. any details of trials, pilots, or procurement of AI or automation tools intended to support planning application validation, assessment, or decision-making?

3. Any internal guidance or instructions provided to planning officers on handling planning applications where AI has been used by applicants or agents (e.g., AI-generated planning statements, policy summaries, or other submission materials).

Response

The Planning department does not hold any of the information requested

under parts 1-3 of your FOI request.

Documents

There are no documents for this release.

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