How it works

An end to end planning service, handling all types of planning application with an optional pre-application service and integrated features for enforcement and appeals.

Get early access

We’re working with over 100 councils to develop BOPS. Get early access through our pilot scheme. We’ll support your team to test BOPS for your choice of application type, or pre-application only.

BOPS features

00 Pre-application

A data-driven pre-application service, designed to help planners tailor their advice for a more consistent service to customers.

  • digital report for easy navigation

  • secure link access to documents for consultees

  • no need to email PDFs back and forth

  • designed and tested with agents, householders and planning officers

01 Receive and validate

Receive applications from your preferred source, including Planning Portal and PlanX.

  • integrated applicant communication for rapid validation

  • intelligent document tagging and validation

  • digital red line and automated constraints

  • compare documents side by side

  • easy version control

  • integrated redaction tool

02 Consult

Manage consultation within one system, with no need for emails. BOPS uses GOV.UK Notify to automate emails and letters, with your templates.

  • map based neighbour selection

  • integrated consultation and public-facing portal for comments

  • consultees recommended based on constraints

  • follow up managed in-system

  • quick view of community sentiment in AI supported dashboard

03 Assess

A data-driven workflow designed to help planners make better decisions, faster:

  • automated site history summaries

  • system-generated report that builds as you work, with no need to jump between screens

  • locally configured conditions and informatives

  • all the information a planner needs, when they need it, and nothing else

04 Review and publish

A clear overview of everything managers need to review an application and guide their team to better decisions:

  • easy to navigate between officer's assessment and documentation

  • collate feedback as you go and notify officer of required changes

  • live audit log

05 Appeals processing

We’re working with the Planning Inspectorate to open up data for faster appeals resolution:

  • data-driven workflow making case information available to officers within the system

  • reduced time spent on document requests

  • automated reminders and compliance checking

06 System admin

Adapt to local needs while benefitting from nationally coordinated standards:

  • configure applications types, legislation, decision reasons and GDPO rules centrally

  • standardised defaults for quick onboarding

  • global dashboard for system-wide insights

  • tailor validation rules and policy guidance to local plans

  • manage consultees and user roles

  • track team activity through local dashboards

System admin area

An enforcement service based on structured data for easier tracking and monitoring. Officers can upload data and photos on site visits, with an easy view of investigation actions and image log.

Automated search, site history and report generation reduces time spent on finding and sharing information.

Coming soon..

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