UKPlanning implementation

We recommend implementation of UKPlanning in two distinct phases to mitigate the risks of the 'big bang' approach. The first phase can be delivered in a 2-4 week timescale, concentrating on citizen benefit, from contract signing. Phase 2 is entirely focused on streamlining internal council processes via integration with existing planning systems.

Summary deliverables for council services

• Managed Scanning Service.
• Online Council account - to keep updated on throughput.
• Conversion and Publishing of documentation to the UKPlanning website.
• All documents stored electronically – hard copy and electronic correspondence.
• Online administration screens addition of local information.
• Online searching of Information Service database.

Hardware

• Supply of server hardware.
• Management and maintenance of server.

Software

• One administrator licence - for user permissions.
• Five Council user licences – document management module.
• 1 Council user licence – workflow module.
• Link between document store and existing back-office system.

Summary deliverables to public

• Search Current and/or Decided applications.
• View the public Case File.
• Make Objections/comments online.
• View local information – news, contact information, policies.

Interactive tools

• Which Form Wizard - some basic questions provide the user with a steer on the most appropriate form to complete for their proposed development.
• Fees calculator.
• Planning Doctor – planning experts answer generic questions from the public.

Register to

• Add objection/comment.
• Draft submissions.
• Save favourite searches.
• Submit online applications (including an Ordnance Survey map).
• Pay for submissions online.
• Track the progress of an application.