From $19 — Results in Minutes

Can I Run This Business Here?

Upload a VicPlan report and tell us your proposed use. Our AI fetches the live planning scheme, checks the zone use tables, overlays, and parking requirements, and delivers a professional planning assessment in minutes.

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How It Works

Upload your VicPlan report

Upload a VicPlan Planning Property Report (PPR) for the property. Free from mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan.

Tell us the proposed use

Select or describe the business or use you want to operate at the property.

Get your report in minutes

Our AI fetches the live zone schedule and overlays, checks the use tables, and generates a professional planning assessment.

What Your Report Includes

Correct VPP-defined use term (Clause 73.03) and nesting hierarchy (Clause 73.04)
Section 1 / Section 2 / Section 3 determination with conditions quoted from the zone schedule
Certificate of compliance (s97N) assessment
Overlay impact analysis — which overlays trigger on use vs buildings and works
Car parking assessment under Clause 52.06 and any Parking Overlay
Existing use rights analysis
Notice and review requirements
Actionable recommendations and next steps

View a sample report — Climbing Gym in Melbourne CBD

Start Your Business Use Check

Upload a VicPlan Planning Property Report and tell us what use you are considering.

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Free from mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan

Pricing

1 Check

$19

$19 per check

Live ordinance data from planning scheme
Section 1 / 2 / 3 with conditions
Overlay and parking assessment
Results in minutes

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5 Checks

$69

$13.80 per check

Everything in single check
5 checks to use any time
Ideal for agents and developers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a VicPlan Planning Property Report?

VicPlan PPRs are free. Go to mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan, search for the property address, and click 'Generate Planning Property Report'. Download the PDF and upload it here.

What is a zone use table?

Every planning zone in Victoria has a use table that classifies land uses into three sections. Section 1 uses are allowed without a permit, Section 2 uses require a planning permit, and Section 3 uses are prohibited. The Business Use Check identifies which section your proposed business falls into.

How is this different from asking ChatGPT about planning?

Our system fetches the actual, current ordinance text from the Victorian planning scheme viewer. Generic AI tools rely on training data that may be outdated. Planning schemes are amended frequently — our reports reference the live provisions, quote conditions verbatim, and correctly trace use nesting hierarchies under Clause 73.04.

What if my use is Section 3 (prohibited)?

If your proposed use is prohibited in the current zone, we will let you know and suggest alternatives. In some cases, a similar but differently classified use may be permitted.

Does Section 1 mean I definitely don't need a permit?

Not necessarily. While a Section 1 use does not require a permit for the use itself, you may still need a permit for buildings and works, signage, car parking variations, or if overlays apply. The Business Use Check flags these considerations.

How is this different from a Detailed Planning Assessment?

The Business Use Check focuses specifically on whether your proposed use is allowed in the zone, with overlay and parking analysis. A Detailed Planning Assessment ($399+) covers all planning controls, development potential, and is reviewed by an experienced planning consultant.

Need more than a use check?

For a complete planning assessment including overlays, particular provisions, and development potential, explore our other products.

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