The First Unified Planning Platform for UK Councils

Valon combines applicant and officer portals into one seamless system. Our AI-powered platform reduces invalid submissions, cuts processing time, and saves councils £40,000+ annually compared to separate systems.

We provide a new portal for applicants...

Realtime validation feedback
AI-powered validation catches missing drawings and incorrect scales before submission. Real-time feedback ensures complete applications the first time.

We don't see a scale, can you define it here?

We haven't detected front elevation, attach it here?

Fully-customisable forms
Go beyond the templates and customise forms for local landmarks, protected species, and council-specific policies - no coding needed.

Does your development impact protected views of [Local Landmark]?

Protected View

Consulted [Local Utility Provider] about underground heating?

Utilities

Has a survey for [Local Protected Species] been conducted?

Wildlife

Automatic data collection
Applications arrive pre-enriched with Land Registry data, EPCs, and planning history. Officers start with complete information, not document hunting.
TITLE_NUMBER: 12345678
RETRIEVED FROM LAND REGISTRY
EPC: 7654-3219-8765-4321
ENERGY CERTIFICATE LOCATED
24/CLP/0123
FOUND HISTORICAL APPLICATION

... and an AI-Powered, back-office copilot for officers.

In-app messaging
The Officer's Portal allows you to message the applicant directly, keeping all the information and threads in the same place.

Hi there! Could you send the latest floor plans?

Yeah sure thing, let me grab it now...

Templatable decision reports
Build a decision report in a few clicks with our templatable decision reports.
Interactive Maps
Interactive map with the site pre-plotted, enriched with tilesets from OpenStreetMaps, Historic England, Ordnance Survey, NASA, and more.
map
Collaborative Annotations
Pin comments directly to documents and maps. Your team's discussions stay anchored exactly where they matter - on blueprints, statements, or site locations.

"Floor plan is fully compliant!"

FlOOR_PLAN.pdf

"Not enough parking here."

MAP

"Designs are in keeping with nearby properties."

MAP

AI Planning Assistant
Get instant answers about materials, policies, and planning history. Our AI reads every document, cross-references policies, and helps officers make faster decisions.

What has the applicant said about the materials?

On PROPOSED_ELEVATIONS.pdf, the applicant has mentioned they'll be using bricks...

  • Cllr. Sarah Johnson
    Head of Planning, Cambridgeshire County Council
    Valon's applicant portal streamlined our planning application process, reducing back-and-forth emails by 50%.
  • Cllr. Mark Davies
    Chief Digital Officer, Kent County Council
    We were impressed by how well Valon integrated with our legacy systems, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Cllr. Emily Clarke
    Senior Planning Officer, Manchester City Council
    The level of transparency and real-time feedback offered by Valon's portal is unparalleled.
  • Cllr. Jonathan Reed
    Planning Manager, Hertfordshire County Council
    Our team saved countless hours on manual validations thanks to the automated checks provided.

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