Empowering Public Sector Planning
Government bodies and local councils face increasing pressure to make evidence-based planning decisions quickly and transparently. Mapview provides the tools and data to support planning officers, policy teams, and public servants with fast, reliable access to property and land-use information.
Applications in Government
Planning Assessment Support
Daily tools for planning officers processing development applications:
- Instant access to site constraints — zone, overlays and title information
- Historical planning permit data for comparable assessments
- Site context analysis including neighbouring properties and precedents
- Heritage constraints and significance assessment
Policy & Strategy Development
Support planning scheme reviews and strategic planning work:
- Zone and overlay distribution analysis across municipalities
- Identify patterns in development activity and land use
- Track development pressures in specific precincts or growth areas
- Export data for GIS integration and policy modelling
Infrastructure Planning
Tools for infrastructure and asset planners:
- Site identification for facility or service expansion
- Land availability and suitability analysis
- Environmental constraint mapping
- Access and connectivity assessment
Public Information & Transparency
Local governments use Mapview data to:
- Respond to enquiries from residents and businesses about their property
- Provide accurate planning information without requiring staff intervention
- Direct the public to authoritative resources
Data Sources
All Mapview data is sourced from authoritative state and federal government datasets, including:
- State land registries (titles and cadastral data)
- State and local planning authorities (planning schemes and overlays)
- State environmental protection authorities (environmental data)
- Geoscience Australia (aerial imagery coordination)
Access Options
Mapview offers flexible arrangements for government and council teams:
- Individual licences for planning officers
- Team subscriptions for departments
- API access for integration with council GIS or planning systems
- Data feeds for regular automated updates
Contact us to discuss the right arrangement for your team.