ODP members

Join Open Digital Planning

We’re growing the Open Digital Planning (ODP) community and want to give more Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) the opportunity to begin digital planning improvements.



Why join Open Digital Planning

As a member, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, peer support, and expert digital guidance. You may also be able to access funding to improve your data capabilities, begin service modernisation and prepare to adopt modern planning software.  

If you’re interested in becoming a member of Open Digital Planning, follow these steps: 

1. Decide if it’s right for your council

Joining the community means embarking on a digital planning improvement journey. In return, your council will gain access to: 

  • Expert guidance and peer support 
  • Learning and development opportunities 
  • Access to our Digital Planning Maturity Assessment
  • Potential funding opportunities 
  • Comprehensive support to help enhance your digital planning capabilities 

Joining Open Digital Planning means:  

  • Committing to digital transformation in planning  
  • Dedicating resources to improvement  
  • Being part of an innovative community  
  • Working towards modern planning solutions 

2. Register your interest

If your council is interested in joining Open Digital Planning, register your interest by emailing digitalplanningteam@communities.gov.uk.

Please use the subject line: ‘ODP: Digital Planning Improvement - Register my interest’  

Register here

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