Wirral Borough Council reduced site assessment time by more than 50% through a digital pilot using PlaceMaker, a local plan platform. The initiative aimed to streamline data collection by consolidating site information from multiple systems into one platform, improving access and reducing duplication. Over 800 sites were assessed during the pilot, enabling faster desk-based evaluations and consistent criteria application. Officers reported improved efficiency in reviewing assessment results and applying professional judgment. The project highlighted benefits such as wider team access to data via single sign-on and enhanced reuse of feasibility information. Council plans to continue using digital approaches for future planning and housing delivery, incorporating lessons from the pilot into its next Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment.
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