Planna offers a town planning and report automation software that enables architects to manage Development Applications and Statements of Environmental Effects efficiently, integrating data from over 20 sources to ensure compliance with local regulations. By automating the planning process, Planna reduces project turnaround time to hours and achieves a 98% approval rate across more than 3,000 projects, significantly lowering costs compared to traditional town planning services.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Architects face challenges in efficiently managing Development Applications (DAs) and Statements of Environmental Effects (SEEs) due to the complexity of local regulations and the time-consuming nature of manual report generation. Ensuring compliance with diverse data sources and navigating intricate planning processes can lead to delays and increased project costs.
Solution
Planna offers a town planning and report automation software designed to streamline the DA and SEE processes for architects. The platform integrates data from over 20 sources, including SEPP, LEP, and DCP, to ensure compliance with local regulations. By automating report generation and providing a centralized dashboard, Planna reduces project turnaround time and lowers costs compared to traditional town planning services. The software also includes tools for generating preliminary planning reports, accessing existing DAs, and converting floor plans into standardized DA drawing sets.
Target Audience
The primary customers are architects and architectural firms seeking to automate their town planning processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce the time and cost associated with Development Applications.
Features
- Centralized dashboard to manage the entire Development Application process
- Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) tool using customized software and large language models (LLMs)
- Advanced research tool to access LEP, DCP data, and existing DAs
- DA Drawing Set Generator to convert floor plans into standardized Development Application drawing sets
- Integration with over 20 data sources, including SEPP, LEP, DCP, and Spatial Viewer
- Preliminary Planning Reports with core details like site setbacks and building heights
- Support and reviews by town planners and ex-council officers