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Google DeepMind's PlanAssist expands to 12 more UK councils

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Google DeepMind says PlanAssist, a tool built with Gemini to help UK planning officers assess building and renovation applications, cut the time officers spend on householder applications by up to 58%.

The company announced on 31 October 2026 that the tool is now being made available to 12 more councils. The report does not name the councils or give a basis for the 58% figure.

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Google DeepMind's PlanAssist cuts householder planning assessment time by up to 58%

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Google DeepMind's PlanAssist cuts householder planning assessment time by up to 58%
AIGoogle DeepMind says PlanAssist, built with Gemini to help UK Government planning officers assess building and renovation applications, cut the time officers spend on householder applications by up to 58%. The tool is now being made available to 12 more councils.

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