6. The usage stats in the first month
• Interactive Buildings http://www.interactivebuildings.planning.nsw.gov.au)
– Over 4,400 visits to the tool in the first month
– Residential model is the most popular section of the tool
• Local Insights (http://www.localinsights.planning.nsw.gov.au)
– Over 2,200 visits to the tool in the first month
– Majority of the searches are within the Sydney metro area
• Planning Viewer (beta) (https://maps.planningportal.nsw.gov.au)
– Over 12,000 visits to the tool in the first month
– Ashfield is the most searched local government area
8. What we have learnt
• The significance of open access to ‘government-held’ data for
industry and to inform evidence based planning within
government.
• That there are a number of legal, data, policy and financial
hurdles still to overcome.
• That success is about looking at the various participants in the
planning system to see what their needs are and how to best
meet those needs.
• That success can only be achieved through collaboration.
9. What we have learnt ….
• That Local Government is looking to the State to provide
direction on the future of ePlanning and the role Local
Government will play.
• Stakeholders are looking for regular updates to the tools to
include additional functionality and integration with other tools
and / or other agency processes.
• There is a need to provide information and tools in languages
other than English.
• Stakeholders want to be able to make payments online.
10. Feedback from stakeholders
• “The suite of ePlanning tools are a fantastic initiative by the
Department!!!! … Congratulations to the Department for this initiative
and for providing the budget to enable Local Government to make
this available. Great stuff!!!!” (Junee Shire Council)
• “Great work - I really like the website and its interface!! Thank you
for investing in this service!! Keep the updates coming!!” (Member
of the Public referring to Local Insights)
• “The new planning tools will make planning more accessible for
communities, consumers & industry and should make planning
faster and easier for all.” (Urban Taskforce)
12. Our Future Direction
• Designed with the user
in mind – consistent and
seamless
• Fosters innovation due
to the release of
government data (Open
Data)
• Increased transparency
• Improved access to information –
anywhere anytime
• Improved understanding of the planning
system
13. Thank you
Access the tools:
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/eplanning
Email: eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au
