About Town Planning Online

Town Planning Online is a free resource built to help property owners, developers, and anyone involved in a planning project understand how the planning system works. We provide guides, tools, and AI-powered assistance so you can make informed decisions about your property.

What We Do

Australia's planning system is complex. Each state and territory has its own legislation, and within those, hundreds of local planning schemes create thousands of rules that vary from one council to the next. For most people, it's overwhelming.

We built Town Planning Online to cut through that complexity. Our free guides explain planning concepts in plain language. Our interactive tools help you figure out what rules apply to your property. And our AI planning assistant is available around the clock to answer your questions.

What You'll Find Here

Free Planning Guides

Plain-language explanations of planning zones, overlays, permit types, and the application process. No jargon, no cost.

AI Planning Assistant

Ask questions about planning permits, zones, overlays, and processes. Get instant, informed answers to help you understand your situation.

Interactive Tools

Use our decision tools to figure out if you need a planning permit, what zone your property is in, and what controls may apply.

Consultant Connections

When your project needs professional expertise, we help you connect with qualified planning consultants who specialise in your type of work.

For Planning Consultants

Town Planning Online is not a consultancy — we're a platform that helps property owners understand the planning system and connects them with qualified professionals when they need expert help. If you're a planning consultant interested in receiving referrals through our platform, we'd love to hear from you.

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Related Resources

We also operate LandTitles.com.au, providing property title searches and related services across Australia. Understanding your property title is an essential first step in any development project — it reveals easements, covenants, and restrictions that affect what you can build.

Have a Question?

Try our AI planning assistant for instant answers, or get in touch if you'd like to discuss your project.