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Many councils are adopting new digital tools for validation, consultation, and document management \u2014 reducing manual processes and improving transparency for applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shift is particularly visible in major applications, where digital platforms help coordinate inputs from highways, design, environmental health, and external consultees. Officers report that improved workflow tracking is reducing bottlenecks and enabling more proactive case management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment is following suit. Authorities are increasingly seeking planners comfortable with digital systems, GIS tools, and data\u2011driven decision\u2011making. 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