AI-powered nimbyism could grind UK planning system to a halt, experts warn

AI-powered nimbyism could grind UK planning system to a halt, experts warn

Tools that help people scan applications and find grounds for objection have potential to hit government’s housebuilding plansThe government’s plan to use artificial intelligence to accelerate planning for new homes may be about to hit an unexpected roadblock: AI-powered nimbyism.A new service called Objector is offering “policy-backed objections in minutes” to people who are upset about planning applications near their homes. Continue reading...