This document discusses how digital planning tools can promote spatial justice. It describes Khalafalla Omer's background and qualifications in architecture, urban planning, and as a PhD researcher. It then outlines various digital planning programs like document management systems, case management software, and mapping software that can help make the planning process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. It discusses how these tools can enhance communication, decision making, and resource use while saving time. The document argues that digital planning can help guarantee everyone's right to access and challenge planning documents and policies that concern them.

1. Khalafalla Omer
Architect and Urban Planner
RTPI Licentiate Member
PhD Researcher
HOW DIGITAL PLANNING
STIMULATE SPATIAL JUSTICE

2. Khalafalla Omer
BIOGRAPHY
Architect and Urban Planner
RTPI Licentiate Member
PhD Researcher
www.Khalafalla.net
Qualifications
Experience
▪ Review planning policies
▪ Manage planning applications
▪ Respond to planning inquiries
▪ Develop planning committee reports
▪ Develop neighbourhood plans
▪ Prepare property development appraisal reports
▪ Manage planning community workshops
▪ Manage building construction activities
▪ Develop architectural designs
Digital Planning Skills
Skills
Membership:
RTPI: Royal Town Planning Institute
CNU: Congress for the New Urbanism
UIA: International Union of Architects
IDOX
PlanWeb
AutoCAD
DMS
Time Management
Teamworking
Negotiating
MSc Urban Development and Planning
MBA Project Management
BSc Architecture and Spatial Planning

3. SLIDE CONTENT:
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▪ Plans and Planning: Data, Studies, Objectives and Maps
▪ Digital Planning and Spatial Justice Measurement
▪ Implication of Digital Software
▪ Website Planning Information: Zoning and Plans Requirement
▪ Online Mapping Software: Stakeholders and Required Data
▪ Case Management Software: Consultation and Settings
▪ Document Management System: Requirement and Process

4. TARGETED STAKEHOLDERS:
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Planning Departments:
▪ Municipality
▪ City Council

5. DIGITAL PLANNING:
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Managing Development Proposal
Planning Application using Digital
Software Considering National and
Local Plan Policies

6. CITY COUNCIL: BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENTS
Site Survey
Planning
Control
Building
Control
Property
Management

7. Plans and Planning: Required Data
1. Data Collection:
▪️Economic activities
▪️Vulnerable communities
▪️Urban growth
▪️Household size
▪️Ethnicity proportion
▪️Population age
▪️Disease statistics
▪️Household income
▪️Infrastructure cost
▪️Public funds
▪️Building cost
▪️Site cantor
▪️Natural environment
▪️Topography
▪️Soil specification
▪️Flood risk zones
▪️Site stability
▪️Density and space
▪️Business growth
▪ Applicable to city-wide zoning ordinances, master plans and major development proposals

8. Plans and Planning: Required Assessment Studies
▪ UK-based studies required to support planning applications
▪ Applicable to city-wide zoning ordinances, master plans and major development proposals
▪️Air quality assessment report
▪️Noise assessment report
▪️Health impact assessment report
▪️Affordable housing statement
▪️Viability assessment report
▪️Transport assessment report
▪️Parking arrangement plan report
▪️Planning and retail statement
▪️Heritage assessment report
▪️Visual impact assessment report
▪️Daylight/sunlight assessment report
▪️Open space assessment report
▪️Structure survey report
▪️Design and access statement
▪️Sustainability statement report
▪️Environmental impact assessment report
▪️Foul drainage assessment report
▪️Land contamination assessment report
▪️Site suitability assessment report
▪️Flood risk assessment report
▪️Tree survey report
▪️Arboriculturally impact assessment report
▪️Green built justification statement
▪️Ecological survey report
▪️Biodiversity survey report
2. Planning Support Statements:

9. Plans and Planning: Objectives and Maps
3. Spatial Objectives:
▪️Poverty reduction
▪️Economic development
▪️Net zero development
▪️Street oriented architecture
▪️Sustainable public realm
▪️Community empowerment
▪️Housing adequacy
▪️Appealing architectural style
▪️Natural ventilation
▪️Natural environment protection
▪️Cultural adequacy environment
▪️Climate change adaptation
▪️Walkability enhancement
▪️Urban heat reduction
4. Plan Maps:
▪️Zoning Ordinance
▪️Master Plans
▪️Land Use Plans
▪️Land Readjustment Plans
▪️Land Development Regulation
▪️Site Development Standard
▪️Design Code

10. Spatial Justice and The City: Political Impact
▪ Urban Stakeholders: Develop Planning Policies
▪ Planning Policies: Develop Urban Space

11. Souk Madinat Jumeirah: Dubai Rosemary Beach: Miami Santa Fe: New Mexico Promenade Wellington: Montreal
Old Town: Poznan Graben Street: Vienna Old Town Square: Prague Superblocks: Barcelona
Spatial Justice and The City: Political Impact

12. CITY COUNCILS: PLANNING POLICIES AND APPLICATION:
CONTENTS AND RESOURCES

13. SPATIAL JUSTICE MEASUREMENT:
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▪ Equitable Resource Distribution
▪ Inclusive Stakeholder Involvement

14. DIGITAL PLANNING PROGRAMS:
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▪ Document Management System
▪ Case Management Software
▪ Mapping Software
▪ Planning Websites

15. WHY DIGITAL PLANNING:
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▪ Complex Spatial Date and Information
▪ Multi Stakeholders Interests
▪ Diverse Planning Knowledge

16. CRISES OF PAPERWORK:
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▪ Increased invalid planning applications
▪ Poor community involvement
▪ Poor communication process
▪ Poor coordination
▪ Time consuming

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▪ Enhance stakeholders’ communication
▪ Better decisions making process
▪ Resource use efficiency
▪ Higher trust
▪ Time saving
DIGITAL PLANNING: ADVANTAGES

18. DIGITAL PLANNING PROGRAMS: ADVANTAGES

19. RIGHT TO INFORMATION:
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Everyone has the right to access the planning
documents that concern their interest and
needs:
▪ Empower city residents to challenge
government accountability
▪ Enhance transparency

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Issue Validation Acknowledgement Letter
Review Planning Policy Pre-Application Advice Prepare Planning Application
Application Submission
Check Drawing Information
Check Payment Review Spatial Data
Request Missed Information
Register Application
Check Application Form
Issue Site Notice Expert Consultation Neighbour Consultation
Review Related Policies
Issue Acknowledgement Letter
MPs Planning Committee Meeting
Issue Decision Letter
Application Documentation
Permission Granted
Permission Refused Permission Granted With Condition
Right to Appeal
Final Documentation
Application Allocated to Planning Officer
Application Initial Documentation
Draft Initial Decision
Application Withdrawn
Planning Website
Mapping Software
Case Management Software
Document Management Systems
DIGITAL PLANNING APPLICATION PROCESS
Site Visit

21. PLANNING WEBSITE CONTENTS

22. PLANNING POLICIES: SOUTH BEND CITY COUNCIL
Zoning Ordinance
▪ Building Design Regulations
▪ Permitted Uses
▪ Access and Parking Development Regulation
▪ Site Development Regulation
▪ Pre-Approved Plans
Neighbourhood Infill: Pre-Approved Plans
▪ Housing Unit Type
▪ Housing Unit Size
▪ Urban Character
▪ Space Dimension
▪ Cost Estimation
▪ Finance Process
Image Credit: South Bend City Council

23. PUBLIC LED DEPARTMENT INVOLVED ON ONLINE MAPPING PROCESS:

24. ONLINE MAPS: REQUIRED SPATIAL DATA

25. LONDON DATAMAP:
Image Credit: London Local Authority
PROTECTED SITES:
▪ Scheduled Monuments
▪ Ancient Woodland
▪ Listed Building
▪ Flood Risk
GOOD GROWTH SITES:
▪ Intensification Sites
▪ Town Centres
SITE CONTEXT:
▪ Creative Enterprise Zones
▪ Housing Zones
▪ City Boundary

26. IMPACT OF INCLUSIVE MAPPING
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▪ Determine adjoining neighbours address to proceed with neighbour consultation process
▪ Informs the planning support statement subject to planning application submission
▪ Better planning application distribution to the assigned public departments

27. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AND PLANNING APPLICATION
SITE CONTEXT AND CONSULTATION:
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Development Proposal Site: Flood risk site
• Consultation subject to: Flood risk department review
• Support Planning Statement: Flood risk assessment report
Development Proposal Site: Heritage site
• Consultation subject to: Heritage department review
• Support Planning Statement: Heritage assessment report
Development Proposal Site: Agriculture site
• Consultation subject to: Ecology department review
• Support Planning Statement: Ecological survey report

28. CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: PLANNING APPLICATION
Automotive Communications Emails:
▪ Planning application status: Valid – Invalid – Permitted – Rejected – Withdrawn
E-Checking:
▪ Planning Application Form
▪ Drawing Plans
▪ Planning Support Statements
Automotive Consultation Emails:
▪ Public Departments
▪ Adjoining Neighbours
▪ Planning Consultants
▪ Elected Members

29. CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE:
MANAGE PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION PROCESS

30. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
DMS PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

31. ▪ Efficient Planning Information Distribution: Document Management System and Website
▪ Better Site Context Determination: Mapping and Case Management Software
▪ Inclusive Stakeholders Consultation Process: Case Management Software
Digital Planning and Spatial Justice:

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