Site analysis in 10 minutes, not 2 hours
You already know the planning system. You don't need it explained — you need the data pulled together faster. PlotDetect gives you zone permissibility, LEP/DCP controls, SEPP applicability, and spatial overlays for any NSW address, instantly.
What it replaces
Time estimates based on manual lookups across Planning Portal, council DCP PDFs, and spatial viewers.
Zone + permitted uses lookup
Zone code, full permitted/prohibited table, and legislation URL — from the Planning Portal API, not a PDF.
LEP numeric controls
FSR, height, minimum lot size, heritage listing, acid sulfate soil class — per lot, not per map sheet.
DCP controls extraction
Setbacks, parking rates, landscaping, site coverage — numeric fields with clause citations. 29 LGAs, 999+ rows. Full structured provisions for 7 councils.
SEPP applicability check
Housing SEPP, Exempt & Complying, Transport & Infrastructure, Resilience & Hazards — which clauses apply to this address.
Spatial overlay check
Flood prone land, bushfire prone land, heritage conservation area, riparian corridor, foreshore building line, ANEF contours.
Flood depth + bushfire BAL
Modelled flood depth at ARI return periods (71 LGAs). Bush Fire Prone Land category and estimated BAL band.
Total time saved per site
~90 minutes
At 3 sites/week, that's 4.5 hours back — or 2 extra billable assessments.
How it works
Enter the address
Type any NSW address. We resolve it against the Planning Portal lot boundary.
Review the controls
Zone, LEP, DCP, SEPP, spatial overlays — all on one screen with clause citations.
Export or continue
Use the data for your site analysis. Link directly to the legislation for each control.
What PlotDetect is not
This tool does not replace your professional judgement. It accelerates the data gathering phase so you can spend more time on analysis and advice.
Not a planning assessment — it gathers data, you interpret it
Not a DA preparation tool — it shows controls, not application forms
Not a replacement for council pre-lodgement — it saves time before the meeting
Not legal advice — all data links to the source instrument
Data coverage
NSW-wide
Any address
Zone, LEP + SEPP, live from the Planning Portal
24
Sydney councils
Structured numeric DCP controls
Clause + page
Every control cited
Check any value against the source document
Inner West
Deepest coverage
Full DCP browser, expanding
Pricing
Site Controls is in early access — open to use now while it's built out with the planners who use it.
Early access
Open now — no account required
Full zone, LEP, DCP, SEPP, and spatial overlay data. Early users whose feedback shapes the tool keep free access when paid plans land.
$49/mo
Site Controls Pro — planned
Unlimited lookups, DA Mode, annotation, SEE export — the paid plan early-access pricing will be measured against.
At 3 sites/week, Site Controls Pro works out to ~$4 per site. One saved hour of manual lookup covers the month.
Try it on your next site
Enter any NSW address. See the controls. Decide if it saves you time.
Open Site Controls