NeMeA Sistemi’s digitalisation initiative: the CDU that makes urban planning smarter

The the digital transformation of the public sector It is not measured solely by the adoption of new infrastructure, but by the ability to transform day-to-day operational workflows into fast, secure and standardised processes.

One of the most complex challenges posed by digitalisation in technical departments is the automated generation of the Certificate of Planning Permission (CDU). Responding to requests from members of the public and self-employed professionals through the standard channels requires, in fact, a significant number of working hours to be spent on cartographic analysis, checking planning restrictions and drafting documents. Managing spatial planning in the traditional way risks slowing down the entire administrative process. It is precisely to overcome this bureaucratic bottleneck that theecosystem of solutions GeoPortal-X® Developed by NeMeA, it is consolidating its role as a strategic partner for over 600 local authorities across Italy.

Integration and automation for the benefit of the local community

NeMeA Sistemi’s vision has always focused on simplifying the relationship between the organisation, the local area and the public. The guiding principle is theinteroperability of geographic data: using the following as the base map: land registry record, the system dynamically overlays the layers relating to the restrictions and to the current town planning instruments on the Geographic Information System (GIS). This technology helps to overcome organisational silos, delivering immediate benefits:

  • Speed and accuracy of analysis: Municipal staff can identify the cadastral parcels of interest either by selecting them directly on the map or by entering an alphanumeric list. The system automatically performs a geometric intersection with existing constraints (e.g. areas at risk of geomorphological hazards, PAI, or areas affected by fire), instantly calculating the percentage impact on the parcels.
  • Large-scale workflows: The application allows certificates to be generated for multiple cadastral parcels simultaneously, drastically reducing processing times compared with traditional procedures.
  • Document flexibility and archiving: In addition to producing a detailed printout of the cadastral map with land registry details, the system automatically generates an editable Word document based on customised institutional templates featuring the organisation’s logos and letterheads. The files are then archived in a structured manner for quick future reference, with the function also extended to the automated generation of historical CDU records.

A secure and transparent ecosystem for the public sector

The digitisation of CDU documents forms part of a broader strategy for territorial governance. The platform GeoPortal-X®, listed on the ACN (National Cybersecurity Agency) Marketplace, ensures high security standards through rigorous user profiling and the definition of access roles.

This enables a dual operating model that enhances the organisation’s transparency:

  • Restricted access: Staff and technicians within the organisation use the application for the official production, processing and management of sensitive data.
  • Public access: Professionals and members of the public can access non-sensitive maps free of charge and without restriction directly via the organisation’s official website. This value-added service reduces queues at service desks and provides immediate answers 24 hours a day.

The adoption of solutions designed for planning and automatic generation of CDU forms It is therefore not merely an isolated technological innovation, but a well-established strategic choice designed to optimise internal resources, reduce the time taken by town planning bureaucracy and offer the community a modern, efficient and transparent service.

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