Introducing the world's first place planning and finance platform.

Introducing the world's first place planning and finance platform.

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Introducing, MetaConnex™

Introducing, MetaConnex™

MetaConnex™ is a global master-planning and investment analysis platform that creates digital twins to visualise, conceptualise, place-make, model, appraise sites using data and provides an asset management tool post construction. By fostering synergy among stakeholders, MetaConnex™ significantly reduces the timeframe from planning to construction, enabling more efficient and effective development and investment.

MetaConnex™ is a global master-planning and investment analysis platform that creates digital twins to visualise, conceptualise, place-make, model, appraise sites using data and provides an asset management tool post construction. By fostering synergy among stakeholders, MetaConnex™ significantly reduces the timeframe from planning to construction, enabling more efficient and effective development and investment.

Visual Planning and Placemaking

Visual Planning and Placemaking

Development & Construction

Development & Construction

Finance and Investment

Finance and Investment

Finance and Investment

The future of the UK Planning System.

The future of the UK Planning System.

The new Labour government is set to “get Britain building again” aiming to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament implementing a "once in a generation" overhaul of the National Policy Planning Framework.

Beyond housing, reforms will prioritise brownfield sites, green belt access, and new impetus for Compulsory Purchase Orders.
MetaConnex plays a crucial role in this initiative by unlocking capabilities at pace and significantly accelerating the planning and construction process.

The new Labour government is set to “get Britain building again” aiming to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament implementing a "once in a generation" overhaul of the National Policy Planning Framework.

Beyond housing, reforms will prioritise brownfield sites, green belt access, and new impetus for Compulsory Purchase Orders.
MetaConnex plays a crucial role in this initiative by unlocking capabilities at pace and significantly accelerating the planning and construction process.

Mandatory Housing Targets

1.5M HOMES

Mandatory Housing Targets

1.5M HOMES

Brownfield prioritisation

11,205 SITES

Brownfield prioritisation

11,205 SITES

Cross-boundary strategic planning

48 COUNTIES

Cross-boundary strategic planning

48 COUNTIES

Additional Planning Officers

+300 Hires

Additional Planning Officers

+300 Hires

The Fragmented Planning System

Effective and sustainable development requires cooperation amongst local authorities, developers, and investors. However, fragmented tools and relationships hinder the planning process. A unified platform enhances collaboration, streamline operations, and lead to more efficient, cost-effective projects.

The Fragmented Planning System

Effective and sustainable development requires cooperation amongst local authorities, developers, and investors. However, fragmented tools and relationships hinder the planning process. A unified platform enhances collaboration, streamline operations, and lead to more efficient, cost-effective projects.

How traditional

dev flow works

18 months

Land

Plan

Design

Finance

Construction

Sales

How MetaConnex™ dev flow works

How MetaConnex™
dev flow works

How MetaConnex™
dev flow works

3 months

Sales/Lets

Sales/Lets

Construction

Construction

Design

Design

Finance

Finance

Cost

Cost

Land

Land

The data sources we pull from

The data sources we pull from

  • HOW

    METACONNEX

    WORKS

{ Step 1 }

{ Step 1 }

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth.

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth.

We unlock data-driven decision-making and stakeholder collaboration, leading to improved accuracy, efficiency, and
streamlined processes.

We unlock data-driven decision-making and stakeholder collaboration, leading to improved accuracy, efficiency, and streamlined processes.

Develop
Digital Twin

Data Collection

Data Collection

Data Integration

Data Integration

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Synchronization

Synchronization

Visualization

Visualization

{ Step 2 }

{ Step 2 }

MetaConnex™ creates a development plan by integrating the Local Plan and supplementary planning documents

MetaConnex™ creates a development plan by integrating the Local Plan and supplementary planning documents

This effectively guides land use, zoning, infrastructure development, community engagement, and policy implementation.

This effectively guides land use, zoning, infrastructure development, community engagement, and policy implementation.

Local Plan

Authority Monitoring
Report

Area Action
Plans

Local Development Scheme

Neighbourhood
Plans

Infrastructure Delivery Plan

Supplementary Planning Documents

Statement of Community Involvement

Formulate
Development
Plan

Create
Policy Map

{ Step 3 }

{ Step 3 }

MetaConnex™ visually illustrates spatial policies, zoning, development boundaries and constraints in a comprehensive policy map.

MetaConnex™ visually illustrates spatial policies, zoning, development boundaries and constraints in a comprehensive policy map.

This map clearly displays land use regulations, facilitating informed decisions and enhancing public engagement.

This map clearly displays land use regulations, facilitating informed decisions and enhancing public engagement.

Zoning Boundaries

Zoning
Boundaries

Zoning
Boundaries

Protected
Areas

Protected
Areas

Protected
Areas

Transportation Corridors

Transportation Corridors

Transportation Corridors

Environmental Constraints

Environmental Constraints

Environmental Constraints

Land Use Designations

Land Use Designations

Land Use Designations

Development Areas

Development Areas

Development Areas

Infrastructure Networks

Infrastructure Networks

Infrastructure Networks

Community Facilities

Community Facilities

Community Facilities

Evaluate
Land Ownership

Evaluate
Land Ownership

{ Step 4 }

{ Step 4 }

MetaConnex™ automatically analyses official records of
land and property ownership

MetaConnex™ automatically analyses official records of
land and property ownership

This process ensures transparent property transactions and smooth dispute resolution all while supporting stable economic growth.

This process ensures transparent property transactions and smooth dispute resolution all while supporting stable economic growth.

{ Step 5 }

{ Step 5 }

Harness MetaConnex™ to set clear objectives, establish KPIs, and align with long-term community needs and strategic goals.

Harness MetaConnex™ to set clear objectives, establish KPIs, and align with long-term community needs and strategic goals.

Create a development framework to

Create a development framework to

Establish
Development
Framework

Establish
Development
Framework

development
framework

development
framework

development
framework

Social
Dimension

Social
Dimension

Social
Dimension

Economic
Dimension

Economic
Dimension

Economic
Dimension

Environmental
dimension

Environmental
dimension

Environmental
dimension

Smart

Transport

Smart

Transport

Smart

Transport

Smart
Infrastructure

Smart
Infrastructure

Smart
Infrastructure

Smart
Environment

Smart
Environment

Smart
Environment

Smart
Energy

Smart
Energy

Smart
Energy

Smart
Safety

Smart
Safety

Smart
Safety

Smart
Healthcare

Smart
Healthcare

Smart
Healthcare

Smart
Planning

Smart
Planning

Smart
Planning

Smart Waste
Management

Smart Waste
Management

Smart Waste
Management

People's
Participation

People's
Participation

People's
Participation

Smart
Traffic

Smart
Traffic

Smart
Traffic

Evaluate
Land Ownership

Evaluate
Land Ownership

{ Step 6 }

{ Step 6 }

MetaConnex™ visually illustrates spatial policies, zoning Meta-Process Model

MetaConnex™ visually illustrates spatial policies, zoning Meta-Process Model

Integrate geospatial information, infrastructure planning, and economic and environmental factors into a unified digital platform. Using GIS, BIM, and IoT, it creates detailed 3D and 4D models for interactive simulations and real-time analytics.

Integrate geospatial information, infrastructure planning, and economic and environmental factors into a unified digital platform. Using GIS, BIM, and IoT, it creates detailed 3D and 4D models for interactive simulations and real-time analytics.

1

Unified Data Model

Unified Data Model

Unified Data Model

integration and standardisation of data

integration and standardisation of data

integration and standardisation of data

2

Digital Twin

Digital Twin

Digital Twin

dynamic interactive virtual representation of physical assets

dynamic interactive virtual representation of physical assets

dynamic interactive virtual representation of physical assets

3

Digital Model

Digital Model

Digital Model

masterplan development strategy and urban planning

masterplan development strategy and urban planning

masterplan development strategy and urban planning

4

Dynamic Appraisal

Dynamic Appraisal

Dynamic Appraisal

link to digital development model

link to digital development model

link to digital development model

5

Simulation

Simulation

Simulation

visualise development scenarios and outcomes

visualise development scenarios and outcomes

visualise development scenarios and outcomes

6

Prospectus

identify investment opportunities and cost-benefit predictions

7

Engagement

demonstrate viability and deliverability

8

Planning

expedite approvals and demonstrate regulatory alignment

9

Implementation

investment secured, and approvals obtained

9

Implementation

Implementation

investment secured, and approvals obtained

investment secured, and approvals obtained

8

Planning

Planning

expedite approvals and demonstrate regulatory alignment

expedite approvals and demonstrate regulatory alignment

7

Engagement

Engagement

demonstrate viability and deliverability

demonstrate viability and deliverability

6

Prospectus

Prospectus

identify investment opportunities and cost-benefit predictions

identify investment opportunities and cost-benefit predictions

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

{ Step 7 }

{ Step 7 }

MetaConnex™ enables Dynamic Development Appraisals to conduct real-time financial feasibility assessments.

MetaConnex™ enables Dynamic Development Appraisals to conduct real-time financial feasibility assessments.

Every modification is automatically updated to manage risks and strategically plan, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control throughout all development phases.

Every modification is automatically updated to manage risks and strategically plan, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control throughout all development phases.

Craft
Prospectus

{ Step 8 }

{ Step 8 }

MetaConnex™ configures a interactive prospectus to inform and attract potential investors

MetaConnex™ configures a interactive prospectus to inform and attract potential investors

How casing immersive site visualizations with comprehensive project details and financial projections offers complete transparency to stakeholders. Use it as a marketing tool to engage investors, facilitate informed investment decisions, and enhance project credibility.

How casing immersive site visualizations with comprehensive project details and financial projections offers complete transparency to stakeholders. Use it as a marketing tool to engage investors, facilitate informed investment decisions, and enhance project credibility.

Submit
Planning

{ Step 9 }

{ Step 9 }

MetaConnex™ then encapsulates into a planning application

MetaConnex™ then encapsulates into a planning application

Every modification is automatically updated to manage risks and strategically plan, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control throughout all development phases.

Every modification is automatically updated to manage risks and strategically plan, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control throughout all development phases.

{ Step 10 }

{ Step 10 }

Export your compiled information ready to send
directly to partners.

Export your compiled information ready to send
directly to partners.

MetaConnex™ ensures seamless and efficient communication across all stakeholders, both on and off the platform. Streamline your processes using the tool, then export data in the required format and context for every stage of the workflow.

MetaConnex™ ensures seamless and efficient communication across all stakeholders, both on and off the platform. Streamline your processes using the tool, then export data in the required format and context for every stage of the workflow.

Export
Prospectus

Develop
Digital Twin

Develop
Digital Twin

Develop
Digital Twin

Submit
Planning

Submit
Planning

Submit
Planning

Formulate
Development
Plan

Formulate
Development
Plan

Formulate
Development
Plan

Craft
Prospectus

Craft
Prospectus

Craft
Prospectus

Create
Policy Map

Create
Policy Map

Create
Policy Map

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

Evaluate
Land Ownership

Evaluate
Land Ownership

Evaluate
Land Ownership

Establish
Development
Framework

Establish
Development
Framework

Establish
Development
Framework

Design Digital
Urban Development Masterplan

Design Digital
Urban Development Masterplan

Design Digital
Urban Development Masterplan

1 Platform, 3 Key Stakeholders

1 Platform, 3 Key Stakeholders

Streamlining processes and fostering collaboration among stakeholders is a key principle that make MetaConnex™ so powerful. Discover how the platform caters to the unique needs of each user, highlighting the key benefits it provides.

Streamlining processes and fostering collaboration among stakeholders is a key principle that make MetaConnex™ so powerful. Discover how the platform caters to the unique needs of each user, highlighting the key benefits it provides.

Local Authority

MetaConnex™ is free to use for local authorities, empowering them to viably appraise sites and submit planning applications in record time without ever having to leave the platform.

Developers

MetaConnex™ revolutionises the planning system for developers by providing an integrated platform that simplifies and accelerates the entire development process

Investors

MetaConnex™ offers a comprehensive and transparent platform that minimides risks and maximides returns by providing detailed insights, streamlined planning, and secure procurement processes to ensure successful project outcomes.

  • OUR

    CASE

    STUDIES

Partnering with Bolton City to placemake and masterplan their innovative “Bolton 2040 vision” 

Partnering with Bolton City to placemake and masterplan their innovative “Bolton 2040 vision” 

Bolton's Path to a Vibrant Future

Bolton's Path to a Vibrant Future

MetaConnex™ has proven its ability to drive urban regeneration, save time and money, and support ambitious development visions, positioning Bolton for a vibrant and prosperous future.

MetaConnex™ has proven its ability to drive urban regeneration, save time and money, and support ambitious development visions, positioning Bolton for a vibrant and prosperous future.

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Bolton is striving to bring investors to the city across numerous sites and MetaConnex™ is the key to drive that intervention forward.
It’s a unique tool that makes all the difference - it truly helps us to sell everything that’s happening in Bolton.

Bolton is striving to bring investors to the city across numerous sites and MetaConnex™ is the key to drive that intervention forward.
It’s a unique tool that makes all the difference - it truly helps us to sell everything that’s happening in Bolton.

Bolton is striving to bring investors to the city across numerous sites and MetaConnex™ is the key to drive that intervention forward.
It’s a unique tool that makes all the difference - it truly helps us to sell everything that’s happening in Bolton.

Paul Whittingham

Paul Whittingham

Paul Whittingham

Assistant Director of Development & Regeneration

Assistant Director of Development & Regeneration

Assistant Director of Development & Regeneration

Bolton Council

Bolton Council

Bolton Council

Unique benefits for stakeholders

Unique benefits for stakeholders

MetaConnex™ connects stakeholders in an all-in-one platform, offering unique benefits
for local authorities, developers, and investors

MetaConnex™ connects stakeholders in an all-in-one platform, offering unique benefits
for local authorities, developers, and investors

Company

Company

Company

Company

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

APi’s Integrations

APi’s Integrations

APi’s Integrations

APi’s Integrations

3D Modelling/ Massing

3D Modelling/ Massing

3D Modelling/ Massing

3D Modelling/ Massing

Collaboration/ Communication

Collaboration/ Communication

Collaboration/ Communication

Collaboration/ Communication

Live Data Modelling

(Economic, Environmental, Social)

Live Data Modelling

(Economic, Environmental, Social)

Live Data Modelling

(Economic, Environmental, Social)

Live Data Modelling

(Economic, Environmental, Social)

BIM integration

BIM integration

BIM integration

BIM integration

Cost

Cost

Cost

Cost

Land Insight

Land Insight

Land Insight

Land Insight

2D

2D

2D

2D

£299

£299

£299

£299

Google Earth

Google Earth

Google Earth

Google Earth

3D

3D

3D

3D

Free

Free

Free

Free

Planning Portal

Planning Portal

Planning Portal

Planning Portal

2D

2D

2D

2D

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

Vue City

Vue City

Vue City

Vue City

3D/4D

3D/4D

3D/4D

3D/4D

Project by Project

Project by Project

Project by Project

Project by Project

MetaConnex™

MetaConnex™

MetaConnex™

MetaConnex™

3D/4D

3D/4D

3D/4D

3D/4D

Free to la