Planning DataJanuary 2026
Hidden Cost of Outdated Planning Research in NSW
Council processing times vary by 150+ days across Sydney. Outdated data causes delays that cost developers thousands. Here's how to avoid them.
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AI & Planning
How AI Is Predicting Neighbour Objections in Planning Systems
Machine learning models can forecast which development applications will face neighbour objections. Here's what the technology does and where it's heading in NSW.
January 2026
12 min
GIS & Imagery
Satellite Imagery Property Analysis: How Aerial Data Is Reshaping Valuation
Fusing aerial and street-level imagery with property data reduces valuation error by nearly 30%. Here's how the technology works in Australia.
January 2026
11 min
GIS & Imagery
Beyond the Boundary: Unlocking NASA's 120-Petabyte Vault for NSW Property
NASA's 120-petabyte Earth observation archive is now accessible via QGIS. Here's how NSW councils and developers can use thermal mapping, flood analysis, and bushfire risk data.
January 2026
15 min
DA Insights
Your Neighbours Got Approved: What the Planning Data Shows
Why do some developments sail through while others stall? The answer lies in zoning, pathway choice, and council resourcing. Here's what the data reveals.
January 2026
14 min
GIS & Imagery
GIS-Driven Planning Simulations: How Spatial Modelling Predicts Outcomes
Using spatial data to model development scenarios before lodging. From building envelopes to infrastructure capacity—how GIS is reshaping strategic planning.
January 2026
13 min
DA Insights
What Gets Objected To in Development Applications?
After analysing 10,000+ DAs, clear patterns emerge. Overshadowing, privacy, and height dominate—but not all objections influence outcomes.
January 2026
12 min
Compliance Tech
Real-Time BIM Compliance: What Revit and ArchiCAD Plugins Can Do in 2025
The promise of automated compliance checking vs reality. Here's what current BIM plugins can and can't do for Australian compliance.
January 2026
11 min
AI & Planning
Computer Vision for Compliance: How Visual AI Is Changing Enforcement
From construction sites to satellite monitoring, visual AI systems detect violations at scale. Here's what's working and what's next.
January 2026
14 min
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