Every planning control identified for any lot | LEP + SEPP + DCP cross-referenced in one query | Approval likelihood scored for every control | Conflicts and overrides resolved automatically | Every answer cited to the source clause | Ask planning questions in plain English | Results in under 1 second | Every planning control identified for any lot | LEP + SEPP + DCP cross-referenced in one query | Approval likelihood scored for every control | Conflicts and overrides resolved automatically | Every answer cited to the source clause | Ask planning questions in plain English | Results in under 1 second |
For Property Buyers

Know exactly what you're buying

You're about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. The planning rules determine what you can actually do with a property — but they're buried across multiple documents that take a professional planner to interpret. ZoneDSS gives you the answers in plain English, before you sign.

The problem you already know about

Hidden constraints

Heritage listings, flood zones, bushfire risk, contamination — buried in documents you didn't know existed. Any one of them can limit what you build or add costly requirements.

Multiple documents

The rules that apply to your property are spread across local plans, state policies, and development controls. Reading them all would take hours — and you'd still miss things a planner would catch.

No clear answers

You want to know "can I build a granny flat?" and "what's the maximum height?" — but the documents give you clause numbers and cross-references, not answers. You need a planner to translate.

What you get with ZoneDSS

Plain English answers

"You can build up to 9 metres, about 2-3 storeys" instead of clause references and cross-references. Every section answers a question you actually have.

Every constraint surfaced

Heritage listings, flood zones, bushfire risk, contamination, conservation areas — if it affects your property, you'll know about it before you buy, not after.

Development potential score

A clear indication of how much upside the property has. Can you add a granny flat? Subdivide? Build higher? Know the potential before you negotiate.

Questions for your solicitor

A ready-made checklist of things to raise with your conveyancer before exchange. Tailored to the specific constraints on that property — not a generic list.

Ask the questions that matter to you

Type an address, ask a question in plain English, and get a clear answer. Here are questions buyers ask most.

"Can I build a granny flat on this property?"
"Is there a heritage listing on this address?"
"What's the maximum height I can build?"
"Are there any flood or bushfire risks?"
"Could I subdivide this block?"
"What are the setback requirements?"
"Is this property in a conservation area?"
"How many dwellings can I build on this lot?"

Every answer includes a reference to the specific planning rule, so you or your planner can verify it.

Home Buyer's Report

Coming Soon

The report designed specifically for buyers. No planning jargon, no clause numbers — just clear answers about what you can do with the property and what to watch out for.

What's included

  • Property snapshot — lot size, zone, council area, title details
  • What you can build — permitted uses explained in plain English
  • Key constraints — heritage, flooding, bushfire, contamination
  • Height and size limits — how big you can build
  • Development potential score — how much upside the site has
  • Questions for your solicitor — what to flag before exchange

Perfect for

First home buyers, upgraders, downsizers, and investors who want to understand what they're buying before they commit.

Why it matters

A property with a heritage listing, flood overlay, or bushfire risk can cost tens of thousands more to develop — or prevent you from building altogether. Better to know before you buy.

How it works

Enter the address. Select "Home Buyer's Report." Get your report. It's that simple.

Buy with confidence

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