The planning data for a site, on one screen
You already know the planning system. You don't need it explained — you need the data pulled together. PlotDetect gives you zone permissibility, LEP/DCP controls, SEPP applicability, and spatial overlays for any NSW address, each with its source.
What it pulls together
The lookups you would otherwise run across the 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 numeric controls
Setbacks, parking rates, landscaping, site coverage — numeric fields with their source. 26 LGAs, 1,000+ rows.
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 for the 3 ingested council studies that carry depth; flood water level for Hawkesbury; the mapped flood planning area elsewhere. Bush Fire Prone Land category and estimated BAL band.
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, each with its source.
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 helps you prepare for 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
Try it on your next site
Enter any NSW address. See the controls. Decide if it saves you time.
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