Google DeepMind is highlighting the use of AI to speed up the UK planning process for housing. The effort is framed as a way to help unlock house-building by making planning systems faster and more efficient.

Google DeepMind is partnering to use AI to speed up the UK’s housing planning process, aiming to reduce delays and boost construction. The technology could analyze complex planning applications and regulations more efficiently than traditional methods. This initiative seeks to address housing shortages by accelerating approvals while maintaining regulatory standards.