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AI-generated Planning Objections
AI-generated Planning Objections are on the rise. But the use of AI on both sides is inevitable. The real question is: Can you show your working? ConsultAI can.
Mar 24 min read


ConsultAI: 2025 at a glance
2025 has been a landmark year for ConsultAI. From passing the toughest regulatory scrutiny in UK planning to saving councils years of officer time, our AI-powered consultation analysis tool has moved firmly from experimental to operational. Here's a look back at the milestones that defined the year. 5 Years of Officer Time Saved Helping teams save over 96% of their time in analysing large volumes of feedback across statutory consultations in planning, transport, and strategy
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Developing AI Competencies in Development Management
The Future Fox and Planning Hub are hosting a Local Authority Roundtable on 17th October 2025, by invite only. If you'd like to find out...
Sep 25, 20251 min read


RTPI Best Plan in the South East, 2025 - powered by The Future Fox
We’re delighted to share that our winning team, together with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council and David Lock Associates, has won the RTPI South East “Best Plan” and has been recognised as a national trailblazer in the digital planning space for the Epsom Town Centre Masterplan. The judges highlighted the project’s participative approach, the innovative use of digital consultation tools and the clear focus on sustainability.
Jul 25, 20252 min read


The Trust Gap – considerations and barriers to using AI in Planning Consultations
The Future Fox hosted a Local Authority Roundtable on 26 June 2025, featuring 12 early adopter councils, convened by Annette Jezierska,...
Jul 25, 20255 min read


How do we know it’s accurate? Inside ConsultAI’s approach to analysis quality
If you’ve ever had to analyse thousands of consultation responses by hand, you’ll know just how complex - and subjective - the task can...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Personal Data and AI in Consultation Analysis: What you need to know
As AI tools become more common in consultation workflows, one of the first questions we hear is: “How is personal data handled?” It’s an...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


How ConsultAI helps you meet Statutory consultation requirements
From Local Plans to parking strategies, public consultations come with strict rules on how feedback is gathered, considered, and...
Jun 30, 20254 min read


The Future Fox is Featured in the New Digital Planning Directory
We are thrilled to be in the first cohort of UK companies to be featured in the Digital Planning Directory! This innovative directory,...
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Introducing ConsultAI
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of ConsultAI - a game-changing consultation analysis platform
Jan 24, 20251 min read


AI consultation analysis: Sevenoaks District Council Regulation 18 Local Plan
Update 26th February 2026 : Since publishing this case study, we've completed a subsequent consultation for Sevenoaks District Council — analysing over 28,000 comments and 10,000 pages of documents to create 367 site and policy reports in record time . The workflow below still applies, but at a scale that demonstrates ConsultAI's ability to handle the most demanding statutory consultations. Read the latest case study here. Challenges The consultation received over 5,500 r
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Leading with integrity: The Future Fox approach to ethical AI in public engagement
The Future Fox is pioneering ethical AI in UK planning. Find out more about our commitment to transparent, accountable urban planning.
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Redefining the reading experience: The AI tool which revolutionises how people consume information
The Future Fox's AI tool tool uses cutting-edge AI to transform dense planning jargon and technical specs into easy to understand language
Jul 19, 20234 min read


The Future Fox announces Create-a-Town, a transformative new feature.
The Future Fox have launched a new, transformative feature for their digital engagement platform, PlaceBuilder.
Sep 13, 20225 min read


PropTech Engagement Fund: trade-offs and deep local insights
We're pleased to be working with two of the pioneering Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) who were awarded PropTech Engagement funding
Mar 15, 20222 min read


A blueprint for involving communities in the Ox-Cam Arc
Our CEO Annette Jezierska and Advisor, Prof Mark Tewdwr-Jones say deep involvement of communities in the Ox-Cam Arc is critical
Feb 28, 20226 min read


The Future Fox selected as a leading Public Purpose Technology startup
We’re so excited to be selected for this year’s #StateUp21, the leading international resource on startups addressing big public needs.
Feb 9, 20221 min read


Digital Community Engagement is Key to Accelerating Net Zero
This week world leaders, scientists and delegates have come together in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit. Discussions have addressed...
Nov 5, 20213 min read


How to amplify your community’s impact on planning decisions
A common problem for people who want to get involved in local planning is that the system is simply too complex. Today, to respond to a...
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Oxford-Cambridge Arc Consultation Initial Insights and Final Week
The Future Fox is proud to share the first insight into the globally significant Oxford-Cambridge Arc consultation. PlaceBuilder, The...
Oct 5, 20212 min read


The Future Fox is speaking at the London Real Estate Forum
On 30th September our CEO Annette Jezierska will be speaking at the London Real Estate Forum on the OxCam Arc - a blueprint for national...
Sep 29, 20211 min read


We're One of the Leading Startups that's Greening Government: States Regenerate by StateUp
The Future Fox have been included in the new research from StateUp, States Regenerate as one of the startups greening government. We have...
Sep 28, 20211 min read


The Future Fox are Engagement Partners on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The Future Fox are proud to be appointed as the digital engagement partner on the globally significant Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial...
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Active Travel in Newtown, Exeter
Exeter City Council wants to hear from you about how to make your streets safer and more pleasant. With your feedback they want to...
May 11, 20211 min read
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