Introducing a technology to empower the UK’s planning system.

Introducing a technology to empower the UK’s planning system.

Introducing a technology to empower the UK’s planning system.

MetaConnex is an innovative digital twin planning platform for urban development and placemaking.

MetaConnex is an innovative digital twin planning platform for urban development and placemaking.

We streamline the planning process, viably appraise sites and reduce the time it takes to submit planning applications.

We streamline the planning process, viably appraise sites and reduce the time it takes to submit planning applications.

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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. To accomplish this, a planning reform is imminent, with a “once in a generation” overhaul of the National Policy Planning Framework.

In 2024 so far...
The UK has granted 285,300 decisions, down 13% from the previous year

GOV.UK

In 2024 so far...
The UK has granted 285,300 decisions, down 13% from the previous year

GOV.UK

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. To accomplish this, a planning reform is imminent, with a “once in a generation” overhaul of the National Policy Planning Framework.

In 2024 so far...
The UK has granted 285,300 decisions, down 13% from the previous year

GOV.UK

Mandatory Housing Targets

Mandatory Housing Targets

Labour's plan reinstates mandatory housing targets to ensure a steady supply of affordable housing and address the housing crisis.

Brownfield and Grey Belt prioritisation

Brownfield and Grey Belt prioritisation

Fast tracking the approval of urban development on brownfield sites and releasing grey belt land where necessary to meet development targets.

Cross-boundary strategic planning.

Cross-boundary strategic planning.

Combined and Mayoral Authorities will strategically plan housing growth with new planning powers, freedoms, and flexibilities to better use grant funding.

Additional Planning Officers

Additional Planning Officers

Support local authorities by funding additional planning officers, Sustainable Development Approach

Metaconnex is poised to be the all-in-one platform to help government, local authorities, investors and developers expedite the planning process to get Britain building again.

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth. Our end-to-end process forms a Development Framework for economic growth and regeneration. This framework, detailed in a Digital Development Model Masterplan and Dynamic Development Appraisal, is presented in a Prospectus to attract investment, expedite planning, secure procurement, and ensure project success.

Metaconnex is poised to be the all-in-one platform to help government, local authorities, investors and developers expedite the planning process to get Britain building again.

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth. Our end-to-end process forms a Development Framework for economic growth and regeneration. This framework, detailed in a Digital Development Model Masterplan and Dynamic Development Appraisal, is presented in a Prospectus to attract investment, expedite planning, secure procurement, and ensure project success.

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Develop

Digital Twin

Develop

Digital Twin

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Formulate
Development
Plan

Formulate
Development
Plan

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Establish SMART
Development
Framework

Establish SMART
Development
Framework

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Design Digital Urban
Development
Masterplan

Design Digital Urban
Development
Masterplan

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Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic
Development
Appraisal

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Craft
Prospectus

Craft
Prospectus

Digital Twin Solutions for Urban
Growth and Regeneration

Digital Twin Solutions for Urban Growth and Regeneration

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth. Our end-to-end process forms a Development Framework for economic growth and regeneration. This framework, detailed in a Digital Development Model Masterplan and Dynamic Development Appraisal, is presented in a Prospectus to attract investment, expedite planning, secure procurement, and ensure project success.

Digital Twin Solutions for Urban Growth and Regeneration

MetaConnex™ integrates multiple layers of data to create a digital twin of any town or city on Earth. Our end-to-end process forms a Development Framework for economic growth and regeneration. This framework, detailed in a Digital Development Model Masterplan and Dynamic Development Appraisal, is presented in a Prospectus to attract investment, expedite planning, secure procurement, and ensure project success.

{ Step 1 }

Develop Digital Twin

Develop Digital Twin

Develop Digital Twin

Develop Digital Twin

Begin by ingesting your entire city or town to create a digital twin of your community.

Begin by ingesting your entire city or town to create a digital twin of your community.

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Formulate Development Plan

Formulate Development Plan

Formulate Development Plan

Formulate Development Plan

Integrate the Local Plan and supplementary planning documents, effectively guiding land use, zoning, infrastructure development, community engagement, and policy implementation.

Integrate the Local Plan and supplementary planning documents, effectively guiding land use, zoning, infrastructure development, community engagement, and policy implementation.

{ Step 3 }

Construct Policy Map

Construct Policy Map

Construct Policy Map

Construct Policy Map

A Policy Map is created to visually illustrate spatial policies, zoning, development boundaries, and constraints, thereby enhancing decision-making and public engagement.

A Policy Map is created to visually illustrate spatial policies, zoning, development boundaries, and constraints, thereby enhancing decision-making and public engagement.

{ Step 4 }

Evaluate Land Ownership

Evaluate Land Ownership

Evaluate Land Ownership

Evaluate Land Ownership

Analyse official records of land and property ownership, facilitate transparent property transactions, support economic stability, and aid in dispute resolution.

Analyse official records of land and property ownership, facilitate transparent property transactions, support economic stability, and aid in dispute resolution.

{ Step 5 }

Establish SMART Development Framework

Establish SMART Development Framework

Establish SMART Development Framework

Establish SMART Development Framework

Create a SMART Development Framework to set clear objectives, establish KPIs, and align with long-term community needs and strategic goals.

Create a SMART Development Framework to set clear objectives, establish KPIs, and align with long-term community needs and strategic goals.

{ Step 6 }

Design Digital Urban Development Masterplan

Design Digital Urban Development Masterplan

Design Digital Urban Development Masterplan

Design Digital Urban Development Masterplan

Integrate GIS, BIM, and IoT data to create detailed 3D and 4D models for interactive planning and scenario simulations.

Integrate GIS, BIM, and IoT data to create detailed 3D and 4D models for interactive planning and scenario simulations.

{ Step 7 }

Conduct Dynamic Development Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic Development Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic Development Appraisal

Conduct Dynamic Development Appraisal

Create a Dynamic Development Appraisal to conduct real-time financial feasibility assessments, manage risks and strategically plan; ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.

Create a Dynamic Development Appraisal to conduct real-time financial feasibility assessments, manage risks and strategically plan; ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.

{ Step 8 }

Craft Prospectus

Craft Prospectus

Craft Prospectus

Craft Prospectus

Produce a prospectus to inform and attract potential investors by providing comprehensive project details, financial projections, and transparency regarding risks and regulatory compliance. Leverage it as a marketing tool to engage stakeholders, facilitate informed investment decisions, and enhance project credibility.

Produce a prospectus to inform and attract potential investors by providing comprehensive project details, financial projections, and transparency regarding risks and regulatory compliance. Leverage it as a marketing tool to engage stakeholders, facilitate informed investment decisions, and enhance project credibility.

{ Step 9}

Submit planning

Submit planning

Submit planning

Submit planning

Harness this to submit a planning application, expediting the process and compiling all necessary documentation into one comprehensive, compliant, and compelling package.

Harness this to submit a planning application, expediting the process and compiling all necessary documentation into one comprehensive, compliant, and compelling package.

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

Unique benefits for stakeholders

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

Local Authority

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.

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

Developers

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

Developers

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

Investors

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.

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.

Bolton Case Study

Bolton Case Study

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

Bolton Case Study

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

Bolton 2040 Vision

The Bolton 2040 Vision aims to rejuvenate the town with vibrant, mixed-use communities, enhanced public transport, and modern infrastructure. Key focuses include revitalising the town centre, preserving heritage sites, and promoting sustainable housing and job creation.

Objectives and Benefits

MetaConnex™ accelerates decision-making, predicts outcomes, and analyses sustainability. It demonstrates fiscal uplift and GDP growth, streamlining planning and supporting sustainable urban development.

MetaConnex™ Engagement

Paul Whittingham, overseeing the Bolton 2040 Vision, engaged MetaConnex™ to develop a Digital Development Model Masterplan (DDMM). MetaConnex™ uses advanced digital tools to design, visualise, and manage the vision, integrating baseline data with site appraisals and development concepts.

MetaConnex™ Process

MetaConnex™ creates an interactive model by integrating data sources with planning policies and constraints. The platform generates a digital twin to visualise scenarios, attract investors, and ensure informed decision-making.

Digital Development Model Masterplan

MetaConnex™ developed plans for key areas: Trinity Quarter, Crompton Place, and Moor Lane. These plans transform underperforming areas into thriving hubs for employment, living, and culture, advancing the Bolton 2040 Vision into a comprehensive implementation plan.

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.

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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.

Paul Whittingham

Assistant Director of Development & Regeneration

Bolton Council

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

Assistant Director of Development & Regeneration

Bolton Council

The current integrations and our product roadmap for the next 6 months

The current integrations and our product roadmap for the next 6 months

MetaConnex is an all-in-one digital twin smart city and place platform that offers a comprehensive solution for urban planning and development.

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The current integrations and our product roadmap for the next 6 months

MetaConnex is an all-in-one digital twin smart city and place platform that offers a comprehensive solution for urban planning and development.

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  • OS Maps - June 2024

    Integrate detailed mapping data into planning applications.

    Data Point 1

    Location based services

    Data Point 2

    Location based services

    Data Point 3

    Location based services

  • Land Registry- July 2024

    Access land and property data. dasdsadas

    Data Point 1

    Ownership

    Data Point 2

    Boundaries

    Data Point 3

    Transaction History

  • Elixr Ai- August 2024

    Smart cities DB structure and Elixr Ai allows you to ask and pull real time smart cities information whilst using the tool.

    Data Point 1

    Ai Location Search

    Data Point 2

    Statistics, live info and data calculations.

    Data Point 3

    Planning discussions and policy understanding

  • Department of Environment- August 2024

    Comprehensive environmental data to aid research, planning and management

    Data Point 1

    Air & Water Quality

    Data Point 2

    Conservation Efforts

    Data Point 3

    Wildlife

  • MET Office- September

    Access real time weather data and forecasting from the UK Met Ofiice.

    Data Point 1

    Weather Conditions

    Data Point 2

    Predictive Forecasting

    Data Point 3

    Historical Weather Data

  • Office For NationalStatistics- October

    Wide range of socio-economic data for analysis and reporting purposes

    Data Point 1

    Economy

    Data Point 2

    Population

    Data Point 3

    Public Health

  • Land Heritage - December

    Comprehensive insight into past land usage for research, planning and preservation.

    Data Point 1

    Cultural Landmarks

    Data Point 2

    Heritage Sites

    Data Point 3

    Historical Land Use

  • Department For Transport- November 2024

    Complete statistical data for UK transportation networks.

    Data Point 1

    Public Transit

    Data Point 2

    Road Networks

    Data Point 3

    Traffic Conditions

  • Planet Earth

    The foundational layer of MetaConnex is an immersive 1:1 3D environment of Earth, allowing users to freely explore by zooming, scanning, and panning. This cutting-edge experience fosters collaboration, creativity, and clarity, offering unmatched interactivity and realism.

  • Interactive City Map

    Unlike static 2D maps offered by competitors, MetaConnex integrates multiple data layers to provide an interactive city map. Explore simultaneously in 2D and 3D, interact with key locations to access site information, toggle through multiple real-time data layers, and xxxx

  • AI search

    MetaConnex comes equipped with its own AI search functions, enabling users to access detailed site history, local insights, and accurate data from integrated APIs, all contextualised within an immersive user experience.

  • Fast Travel

    With fast travel, MetaConnex allows you to teleport to any address on Earth, providing a convenient way to navigate between sites.

  • First Person View

    MetaConnex features a first-person view that allows users to walk around 1:1 models of proposed developments, enabling stakeholders to see and experience the proposed plans in an immersive, interactive environment.

  • Collaboration Tools

    MetaConnex's collaboration tools include a multiplayer mode where up to 10 users can explore the digital twin together while on a video call in a single session. Users can leave contextual comments anywhere in the environment, all of which are tracked throughout the planning process.

  • Upload your masterplan

    Upload your masterplan document to MetaConnex, and the platform will contextually display the proposed land use, infrastructure, transportation, community facilities, environmental considerations, and design guidelines, making them easy to digest and explore interactively.

Executive Leadership

Joseph Michael Daniels

Group CEO & Founder

World-leading Tech and Net-Zero Entrepreneur | Chair of Decarbonisation UK Business Council for Sustainable Development | Forbes 30u30 | UN75

Catalina Valentino

COO (Interim)

Tech & VC Entrepreneur | Special Advisor UK Business Council for Sustainable Development | Partner at Una Terra Impact Fund | Forbes Business Council

Management Team

Ashley Dunseath

MD of Placemaking

Ex-Head of Development Advisory at WSP in UK | Previous Equity Partner & Board Member of LDA Design | MD for UK Business Council for Sustainable Development

Paul Sweeting

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (Interim)

Senior Advisor at Hassana Investment Company | Previously Governor Assistant for Financial Sustainability and Risk Management at GOSI | Hassana's Chief Risk Officer | Professor of Actuarial Science at the University of Kent, where I remain an Honorary Professor. | Author of "Financial Enterprise Risk Management.

Shamir Ghumra

Managing Director of Sustainability

Director of Responsible Business NHS Property Services | Ex-head of Building Performance Services at BRE (Building Research Establishment). World leading expert on sustainability challenges in the built environment | Engineering Doctorate from Loughborough University | Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and a Chartered Environmentalist | Visiting Professor of ESG Performance and Strategy at Loughborough University and is a board member of the IEMA.

Tech Team

Danyl Goodall

CHIEF XPERIENCE OFFICER

User Experience & Interaction Expert |
Led the product design & articulation of multiple successful products in the digital twin and urban development sector |
Data visualisation specialist

Luke Anderton

Chief Creative Technologist

Founded the leading gaming engine training academy on YouTube before founding Virtus Studios in 2022 (200k+ subscribers) | Leading developer through Virtus Studios | Specialises in real-world applications of gaming engine and digital twin technology.

Uros Jovanovic

Chief Data ArchiteCt

Software Architect & Full Stack Developer | 10+ years experience working with big data across legacy systems and emerging technology for technologies innumerous industry verticals |

Special Advisors

James Mcintyre

USA Advisor

Chief Strategy Officer at Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC)
Focuses on clean energy for underserved communities
Directed Capital Markets for NY State Homes and Community Renewal
Developed the green bond at Nasdaq

Nick Edwards

Investor

Seasoned Investor across Great Britain and the Middle East having founded and invested in nine-figure businesses across the regions.

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