Planning delays remain one of the biggest barriers to delivering new homes. From negotiating Section 106 agreements to managing consultation, data, evidence and approvals, housing providers and local authorities often face lengthy and resource-intensive processes that slow delivery and increase costs.

At the same time, a new generation of PropTech innovators is developing tools designed to make planning systems more transparent, efficient and responsive. The MHCLG PropTech Innovation Fund supports this work, and DIN recently contributed as a panel judge for Round 6.

In this joint webinar between DIN and MHCLG’s PropTech Support Programme, we bring together housing providers, local authorities and innovators to explore whether technology can genuinely help tackle some of the most persistent challenges in the planning process.

The session will examine emerging approaches being piloted through the government’s PropTech programme, focusing on solutions aimed at improving planning efficiency, supporting better decision-making and accelerating the delivery of affordable housing.

Rather than simply showcasing technology, we will focus on the practical questions that matter most and explore where these solutions could make a real difference.

What to expect

We’ll begin with an introduction to Round 6 of the MHCLG PropTech Support Programme.

A local authority planning leader and a housing association development director will then take part in a fireside conversation exploring what is really causing delays in the planning process and what “good” could look like in practice.

From there, we’ll hear from three live PropTech Round 6 pilots in a rapid-fire innovation spotlight, covering the problem each is trying to solve, what is being tested, lessons emerging so far and where the approach could have wider application across housing.

We’ll close with a panel bringing together local authority, housing association, MHCLG and innovator perspectives to explore adoption, evidence, procurement routes and what happens when pilot funding comes to an end.

There will also be time for audience Q&A, alongside details of our planned in-person showcase in January/February.

Hosted by Jo Hills, DIN, and the MHCLG PropTech Support Programme

Speakers include

• A local authority planning leader

• A housing association development director

• Three PropTech Round 6 innovators

• Representatives from MHCLG’s PropTech Support Programme

Who should attend?

• Development directors and development managers

• Growth and regeneration leaders

• Planning and land teams

• Housing strategy teams

• Local authority planning officers

• Innovation, digital and transformation leads

• PropTech suppliers and partners

• Anyone interested in accelerating affordable housing delivery through better planning processes

Please note

All joining information and event communications will be sent directly by the MHCLG PropTech Support Programme, rather than by the DIN events team.