Don't guess.
Know.
Every zoning rule, development control, and constraint — resolved for any address and scored by approval likelihood. Buying, building, or advising — make decisions backed by data, not assumptions.
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identified across LEP, SEPP, and DCP
resolved between instruments automatically
scored by approval likelihood
cited to the source clause
This is not another AI planning tool
Most tools either scrape planning portals or ask an AI to guess. ZoneDSS is fundamentally different — every answer is computed from the actual rules, not predicted.
LLM wrappers
- ✗ AI reads the document and guesses the answer
- ✗ Answers change depending on how you ask
- ✗ Can hallucinate clauses that don't exist
- ✗ Misses cross-instrument overrides and conflicts
- ✗ No way to verify — "trust me, I'm an AI"
ZoneDSS
- ✓ Every rule extracted and structured — answers are computed, not predicted
- ✓ Same question, same answer, every time — deterministic
- ✓ Every individual requirement traced to its exact clause
- ✓ Conflicts between LEP, SEPP, and DCP resolved automatically
- ✓ Click any answer to see the source clause and verify yourself
Our AI explains the data — it doesn't generate it.
When you ask ZoneDSS a question, the AI draws on structured, verified planning data that has already been extracted, cross-referenced, and scored. The AI is a presentation layer — the intelligence comes from the regulatory engine underneath.
Planning intelligence for your role
The same planning data, tailored to how you use it. Pick your role and see exactly what ZoneDSS does for you.
Property Buyers
Know what you're buying before you sign. See what you can build, what constraints apply, and what to ask your solicitor — in plain English.
See how it helps you →Property Owners
Granny flat? Renovation? Subdivision? See what's possible on your lot and get alerts when rules change.
See how it helps you →Real Estate Agents
Answer buyer questions at open homes. Quantify development potential for vendors. Planning intelligence that helps close deals.
See how it helps you →Developers & Investors
Site due diligence in seconds. Every constraint, every approval risk — before you commit capital.
Learn more →Planners & Architects
Every control with clause refs. Compliance risk reports. Replace hours of cross-referencing.
Learn more →Council Officers
Automated DA screening. Officer consistency. Clear the backlog without adding headcount.
Learn more →Planning Lawyers
Exhaustive control checklists with clause citations. If a control was missed, ZoneDSS finds it.
Learn more →Check your proposal before you lodge
Enter your proposed height, setbacks, parking, and landscaping — and see exactly which controls you pass and which you don't. Before you hire a consultant or wait weeks for council feedback.
Get notified when it launches| Control | Your proposal | Required | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building height | 12m | 9.5m max | FAIL |
| Floor space ratio | 1.8:1 | 2.0:1 max | PASS |
| Front setback | 6m | 6m min | PASS |
| Side setback | 1.5m | 1.8m min | FAIL |
| Car parking | 18 | 24 required | FAIL |
| Landscaping | 22% | 20% min | PASS |
Currently covering Sydney & Inner West
Expanding to more councils, then nationally
Next: Inner West, Randwick, Parramatta, North Sydney — then statewide
Be first to access ZoneDSS
We're onboarding early users now. Whether you're buying, building, or advising — get in touch for priority access when we launch.
Request Early Accesshello@zonedss.com