One simple system that meets all a planner’s needs
Planners can use BOPS across the full journey of an application, from validation and assessment to consultation, review and determination. The BOPS applicant module makes it easy for applicants to interact with local authorities to provide further information or get updates in real time. It also makes neighbour consultation easier, with a seamless digital service for submitting comments.
BOPS can process all high-volume statutory application types, including householder, minor and major applications.
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Intuitive and easy to set up
BOPS automates standard processes, such as matching legislation to application type and automatically suggesting neighbour and consultee lists for consultation, and relevant planning policy lists for assessment. The BOPS configuration platform allows all application types to be centrally updated, making it easier to stay up-to-date with legislative changes. Local Planning Authorities can also use their platform to tailor their officer report formats and conditions lists to meet their requirements.
With straightforward onboarding and a dedicated admin dashboard for every Local Planning Authority, we are working towards a system that can be set up and managed with minimal support.
“BOPS allows us to provide our planning teams with software that is accessible and transparent. This leads to a reduction in time spent on administrative and manual processes.”
Juliet Seymour, Head of Policy, Building Control & the Historic Environment, Southwark Council
Integrated for faster processing
BOPS is integrated with PlanX to receive data-rich applications and to query site constraints. BOPS can also integrate with the government’s Planning Data Platform, querying national and local planning datasets and promoting open data.
BOPS also works with GOV.UK Pay and GOV.UK Notify for quick and easy payment processing and neighbour consultation.
BOPS will work to integrate with emerging projects such as Digital Site Notice and individual council data platforms, bringing data from different sources into one place.
Soon, BOPS will be part of a pilot to accept applications from the Planning Portal.
“It’s smooth and efficient. Everything I need to see is there.”
Planning Officer
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Talk to the BOPS team to discover how your local authority can get started.