Increased diversity of responses

Piloting virtual reality (VR) to increase the diversity of consultation responses 

How the adoption of digital tools supported a more diverse audience to respond to planning consultations

Breaking down barriers to digital participation in shaping the future community

Harnessing new and diverse voices

Using digital to support the delivery of services and enhance environment

Using 3D models and data visualisation to reach a broader demographic

Increasing accessibility and understanding to improve public engagement

Developing a community vision for new regeneration

Using digital techniques to involve more diverse voices to balance the needs of all users of public spaces at night

Gamifying VR to gather feedback on town centre revitalisation

Using 3D digital tools and augmented reality to visualise the benefits of high-quality development

Using intuitive advertising to increase engagement on digital platforms

Responding to local resident feedback to reduce engagement fatigue

Developing a place-based engagement platform to build trust and meaningfully engage with the local community

Modernising planning publicity to reach a broader audience

Enhanced mapping tools to bring a Local Plan to life

Trialling small digital initiatives to improve engagement rates

Area and map-based consultation platform