Artificial intelligence (AI) used in the planning process

Please may I request the following information.

1. Any policies, strategies, guidance documents, or internal reports held by you that reference the use of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, or machine learning in the planning application process, or by planning officers. 

2. Any details of trials, pilots, or procurement of AI or automation tools intended to support planning application validation, assessment, or decision-making? 

3. Any internal guidance or instructions provided to planning officers on handling planning applications where AI has been used by applicants or agents (e.g., AI-generated planning statements, policy summaries, or other submission materials).Please provide copies of the documents, or if not available electronically, a description of their content and publication date.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

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