For homeowners
Know what you can build before you spend a dollar
Plain-English zoning rules, flood risk maps, and buildability calculations for your Auckland property. Start with the key constraints, hazards, and available Council information before you renovate or purchase with more confidence.
Sound familiar?
Most Auckland homeowners face the same costly unknowns when planning a renovation, extension, or property purchase.
You need an early indication of what may be possible
SiteLenz helps you get an idea of what you may be able to do on your site, with indicative building footprint, site coverage, height limit, and setback information so you can decide whether a minor dwelling, extension, or subdivision is worth exploring with a professional.
Council planning portals make no sense
We translate available Auckland Unitary Plan rules, overlays, and precincts into plain English, so you can see what may apply to your property and what to verify next.
You're worried about hidden problems
Our report can surface available flood, overland-flow, coastal, land-instability, and contamination information for early review. Use it to identify risks that may need specialist follow-up.
Professionals want thousands before telling you what's possible
Professional feasibility work can be a significant investment. SiteLenz provides an affordable first-pass view so you can have a more informed conversation before commissioning specialist advice.
The cost of not knowing
Discovering a potential constraint after committing to a purchase or concept can be costly. A $39 early-stage report can help you identify questions to investigate before committing to further work.
Early
Identify questions before commissioning detailed design
Official
Use Council records and specialists when formal certainty is needed
$39
SiteLenz early-stage report
Questions SiteLenz answers
The most common questions Auckland homeowners have about their property — answered in one place.
Can I add a minor dwelling?
Review available zone rules, minimum site-area requirements, and indicative building-footprint information before seeking professional advice.
Can I subdivide?
Review the zone's published minimum lot sizes, site coverage, and access considerations, then confirm feasibility with a professional.
How high can I build?
Available height, height-in-relation-to-boundary, and recession-plane information for early assessment.
Am I in a flood zone?
Available flood-plain, overland-flow-path, and coastal-inundation information for your property area.
What overlays restrict my property?
Available heritage, viewshaft, notable-tree, and special-character overlays with plain-English context.
What has been built here before?
Available Council building-consent, code-compliance, and resource-consent records.
Feasibility study vs. SiteLenz
Get the critical data before committing to a full professional engagement.
| Feature | Feasibility StudySpecialist scope and pricing vary | SiteLenz$39 / report |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning rules & overlays | ||
| Flood & hazard risk maps | ||
| Buildability calculations | ||
| Council valuations & rates | ||
| Building consent history | ||
| AI recommendations & next steps | ||
| Professional PDF report | ||
| Detailed architectural drawings | ||
| Engineer sign-off |
What's in the report
Four sections that matter most when you're planning a renovation, buying a home, or assessing development potential.
Buildability Calculations
Indicative footprint, site-coverage, height-in-relation-to-boundary, impervious-surface, and setback information based on available property and planning data.
Zoning Rules in Plain English
Available height limits, yard setbacks, dwelling density, site coverage, and impervious-surface rules explained without planning jargon. Confirm how they apply to your proposal with the relevant professional or authority.
Hazard & Flood Risk Maps
Available flood zones, overland-flow paths, coastal hazards, and land-instability information shown with property context where source data allows.
AI Action Plan
An AI-generated early-stage summary of available property information, potential constraints, and suggested questions for your next professional conversation.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check what I can build on my Auckland property?
- Enter your address on SiteLenz to get a free snapshot showing available zone, overlay, and property information. Upgrade to the full report ($39 NZD) for additional maps, indicative buildability information, available consent records, Council valuation detail, and suggested next steps.
- Can SiteLenz tell me if I can add a minor dwelling or subdivide?
- The full report brings together available dwelling-density rules, minimum site-area requirements, and indicative building-footprint information. It does not replace a formal feasibility study, but can help you decide whether to explore an idea further with a planner or architect.
- How is this different from a LIM?
- SiteLenz is an informational property report, not a council-issued LIM. It helps you review zoning, hazards, buildability, valuations, and consent history early so you can decide what needs deeper professional or council follow-up.
- Do I need a LIM before renovating?
- Whether you need a LIM depends on your project and circumstances. SiteLenz is an early-stage information tool: use it to understand potential constraints and decide what Council records or professional advice to obtain next.
- How accurate is the flood risk information?
- We use available Auckland Council and public-source flood information. Coverage, mapping precision, and currency depend on the source data, so always verify flood information through official Council channels and appropriate specialists before relying on it.
- Will this save me money on architect or planner fees?
- SiteLenz won't replace professional services, but it can help you identify available site information, potential constraints, and questions to take into your first meeting. A planner, architect, or other specialist should verify feasibility before you commit to an idea.
Ready to check your property?
Enter an Auckland address and get a free snapshot of available zoning information. Upgrade to the full report for $39 NZD to support your early-stage research.