SiteCheck
Beta Access - $195 + GST flat rate   |   Full pricing: Standard $395 / Rush $595 + GST at public launch   |   Apply for beta access
BIODIVERSITY SCREENING

Know Your Site's Ecological Risk
Before You Commit

Professional biodiversity screening reports for NSW development sites.
Authoritative government data. Plain-English findings. Fixed price.

Screen Your Site Now See How It Works
$395
Standard screening + GST
24-48h
Turnaround guaranteed
NSW
Currently available

Currently serving New South Wales

Stop Guessing. Start Planning.

Informed decisions start with better information - before you spend a dollar on studies, surveys, or a DA.

41–62%
of greenfield lots affected
UDIA NSW research found between 41% and 62% of lots in the Hunter, Central Coast and Illawarra pipeline were held up by biodiversity uncertainty, delays and costs under the BC Act 2016.
Source: UDIA NSW, 2022
24–48hrs
vs days of manual data sourcing
Manually querying NSW biodiversity datasets across multiple government portals, in the correct coordinate system, takes hours if you know exactly what you're doing. SiteCheck delivers the desktop picture the next business day.
Standard turnaround · Rush same-day available
$0
wasted on avoidable studies
Identify show-stopper constraints before commissioning ecology reports, heritage studies, or lodging a DA. Know before you spend. Brief your ecologist with data, not assumptions.
Pre-feasibility screening only

⏳ Without SiteCheck

  • ✗Design begins without ecological context
  • ✗Ecological constraint identified late in feasibility
  • ✗Design must be reworked or site abandoned
  • ✗Ecology surveys commissioned reactively - not planned
  • ✗Time, fees, and opportunity cost written off
Cost of late discovery: redesign, delay, and wasted spend

✅ Screen before you design

SiteCheck gives you the ecological picture before commitments are made - so your ecologist is briefed, not surprised.

  • ✓Submit site boundary - results in 24-48 hours
  • ✓Know your constraints before design begins
  • ✓Brief your ecologist with data - targeted surveys only
  • ✓No surprises at DA - ecology is planned, not reactive
  • ✓Low-risk sites confirmed early - move forward with confidence
SiteCheck complements your ecologist - it does not replace them

Informed Decisions Start With Better Information

SiteCheck is an early-stage desktop screening tool, not a replacement for ecological assessment. It helps you understand what constraints may exist on a site before you commission formal studies, so you can plan smarter and avoid costly surprises.

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Early Identification

Identify potential biodiversity constraints in 24-48 hours. Know what you're dealing with before engaging specialists or submitting a DA.

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Inform Your Team

Give your ecologist, planner, or client a head start. Our reports use authoritative government data and clearly flag what requires formal assessment.

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Desktop Only

This is a desktop screening tool. It does not replace field surveys, formal BAM assessment, or professional ecological advice. All findings require verification by a qualified ecologist.

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This is a desktop screening tool - not a replacement for ecological assessment
SiteCheck uses authoritative government spatial data to flag constraints early. It does not replace field surveys, formal BAM assessment, or professional ecological advice. All findings require verification by a qualified ecologist prior to lodging a DA. Think of it as your first filter - fast, affordable, and built on the same data your ecologist uses.

How It Works

Four steps from submission to report. No phone calls, no waiting rooms.

1

Upload Site Boundary

Submit shapefile, Lot/DP, or address via our secure form

2

Automated Analysis

System queries 15+ NSW Government biodiversity datasets automatically

3

Expert QA Review

Our GIS specialists review every report before it reaches you

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Receive Report

Professional PDF with maps, risk flags, and plain-English summary

What We Screen For

Biodiversity Values Map (BVM)
Key statutory trigger under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Biodiversity Values Map (BVM)
Key statutory trigger under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Threatened Ecological Communities
NSW and Commonwealth-listed ecological communities within 500m
Threatened Species Records
BioNet Atlas sightings within 1,500m - state-listed threatened species
Native Vegetation & Plant Communities
SVTM current extent and plant community types - NVACE and BAM inputs
Waterways, Riparian & SEPP B&C Overlays
SEPP B&C waterways, riparian corridors, strategic conservation, avoided land, heritage and zoning

Why Leading Professionals Choose SiteCheck

Built by GIS experts. Designed for decisions.

Automation First

Our proprietary spatial pipeline delivers results that would take a consultant days - in under 48 hours. Consistent, repeatable, auditable.

  • Automated government dataset queries
  • Metric-accurate GDA2020 buffering
  • Weighted risk scoring algorithm

Expert Oversight

Every report is reviewed by our GIS specialists before delivery. You get automation speed with human-verified quality.

  • QA/QC review on every submission
  • 23+ years spatial analysis experience
  • Regulatory compliance expertise

Speed & Certainty

Fixed price. Fixed turnaround. No scope creep, no surprises. Know exactly what you're getting before you pay.

  • 24-48 hour turnaround
  • Fixed-price certainty
  • 10× cheaper than traditional assessment
BIODIVERSITY SCREENING

SiteCheck
Biodiversity Screening

Automated biodiversity and ecological constraint screening for NSW development sites - using authoritative government datasets, delivered in 24-48 hours.

10× Faster Than Traditional Assessment
24-48 hour delivery vs 2-4 weeks
Up to 90% Cost Reduction
$395 fixed price vs $2,000-5,000 traditional
15+ Government Datasets
BVM, BioNet, NPWS, SEPP B&C, native vegetation, heritage and more
Expert-Reviewed Every Time
GIS specialists check every report before delivery
Screen Your Site
Analysis Complete Ref: BSA-A4F2E1
Biodiversity Values Map DETECTED
Threatened Communities ✓ Checked
Species Records (1,500m) 3 FOUND
Waterways & Wetlands ✓ Checked
Protected Areas ✓ Checked
Risk Level: Potential
BVM detected. Ecologist engagement recommended before lodging DA.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No quotes, no surprises. All prices exclude GST.

Standard Screening

$395

+ GST  ·  Delivered within 48 hours

Beta access: $195 flat - apply below

  • 15+ NSW Government biodiversity datasets queried
  • 2 professional PDF maps (A4 locality + A3 constraints)
  • GeoJSON data package ready for your GIS
  • Risk assessment with plain-English findings
  • iNaturalist community science layer included
  • Expert QA review before delivery
Choose Standard

Payment is requested after you review and confirm your site boundary - not before. Secure payment via Stripe.

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Rush Screening

$595

+ GST  ·  Delivered within 24 hours

Beta access: $195 flat - apply below

  • Everything in Standard
  • Priority queue - your site processed first
  • 24-hour delivery guarantee
  • Same-day submission acknowledgement
  • Ideal for urgent feasibility decisions
  • Batch screening available - contact us for multi-site pricing
Choose Rush

Same boundary confirmation flow. Prioritised queue, delivered within 24 hours of payment.

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Bulk pricing available for consultants & developers  •  5+ sites - contact for account pricing  •  info@sitecheckau.com

"The underlying government datasets are publicly available. What SiteCheck charges for is the methodology, the spatial accuracy, and the structured output that makes them useful."

New Community science layer

Every Sighting Counts. Now Included.

SiteCheck now queries iNaturalist - the world's largest citizen biodiversity database - alongside official government datasets. Every submission now includes nearby research-grade species observations from the community.

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More complete picture

Government datasets have lag time. iNaturalist captures what's on the ground right now - recent sightings that haven't yet entered formal databases.

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Research-grade only

We only include observations verified by multiple independent identifiers. Not casual sightings - community-confirmed, peer-reviewed records.

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Clearly labelled

iNaturalist data is clearly marked as contextual - not regulatory. Your ecologist decides its weight. We show it so nothing is missed.

How we use it responsibly

iNaturalist data appears in your report and GeoJSON data package as a separate layer, clearly distinguished from authoritative government datasets. It is never used to determine risk level - that calculation uses only NSW Government sources. iNaturalist adds context, not conclusions.

5km radius Research-grade verified Threatened species only Clearly labelled FYI Opens to source observation
iNaturalist

Species observation data provided by iNaturalist, a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and National Geographic Society. Data licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Beta Access Application - $195 + GST

Start Your Screening

Choose how to define your site boundary

Drop your shapefile here

or click to browse

Accepts: .zip containing .shp .shx .dbf .prj  ·  Max 50MB

Recommended: Most accurate method. Export your site boundary from QGIS, ArcGIS, or AutoCAD as a shapefile. Must include a .prj file.

Contact & Project Details

I understand this is a screening tool only and does not constitute ecological advice or regulatory determination. See full disclaimer.

Have a beta access token?

Secured by Stripe  ·  You'll receive an email confirmation immediately

Who Uses SiteCheck?

Anyone who needs to know about ecological constraints before committing time or money to a site.

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Developers & Planners

Quickly assess site feasibility before committing to full ecological assessments or purchasing land

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Arborists

Understand vegetation clearing constraints and threatened species risks before works commence

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Architects

Early-stage design constraint identification for residential and commercial projects

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Environmental Consultants

Rapid desktop screening for proposal triage, scoping, and preliminary client advice

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Landowners

Understand ecological constraints before purchasing, subdividing, or developing property

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Legal & Conveyancing

Due diligence screening for property transactions and vendor disclosure obligations

BETA PROGRAM

Apply for Beta Access

Beta participants receive full reports at a flat $195 + GST for any site. In return, we ask for brief feedback on report quality and usefulness.

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Full output
Same complete report, maps and GeoJSON as any full-price submission
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Feedback invited
We may ask a few questions about report quality and usefulness
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Access code emailed
Approved applicants receive a code to unlock $195 beta pricing on submission

Beta Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a replacement for formal ecological assessment? ▼

No. SiteCheck provides early-stage screening to help you determine whether a full ecological assessment may be required under state legislation. It does not replace professional ecological advice or regulatory assessments such as a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR).

What data sources do you use? ▼

We query 15+ NSW Government datasets including the Biodiversity Values Map (BVM), BioNet Atlas threatened species records, threatened ecological communities, NPWS protected areas, waterways and riparian land, native vegetation, SEPP Biodiversity and Conservation layers, and heritage and planning overlays. iNaturalist community science observations are included as supplementary context. All sources are documented in your report.

What states do you cover? ▼

SiteCheck currently covers New South Wales only, using authoritative NSW Government spatial datasets. We query the most comprehensive set of state biodiversity and planning constraint layers available. Coverage of other states is planned for a future release.

Why should I use a shapefile instead of an address or Lot/DP? ▼

Shapefiles provide exact site boundaries - critical for partial lot development, irregular boundaries, or multi-parcel sites. Lot/DP lookup retrieves the cadastral boundary directly from NSW Government records and is the most reliable alternative. Address lookup geocodes to the lot centroid and retrieves the cadastral boundary where available. All three methods show you the boundary on a map for confirmation before proceeding.

What happens after I submit? ▼

After submitting, your site boundary is displayed on a map for confirmation. Once you confirm the boundary is correct, our automated pipeline queries all datasets, scores the constraint risk, and generates your report and maps. Our team reviews the output before it is emailed to you within the selected turnaround period.

Can I use this for multiple sites? ▼

Yes. Each site is submitted individually. For 5 or more sites, contact us for account pricing - we offer streamlined processing and volume rates for ecological consultants, developers, and planning firms with ongoing screening needs.

Important Disclaimer

SiteCheck Biodiversity Screening is an automated early-stage ecological constraint identification tool only. It is not and does not constitute:

  • Professional ecological advice or site assessment
  • A Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) report or determination under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)
  • An EPBC Act referral or assessment of Matters of National Environmental Significance
  • Legal, planning, or regulatory advice of any kind
  • Confirmation of compliance with any environmental legislation
  • A substitute for field surveys, site inspection, or formal ecological assessment

Screening results are based on publicly available government spatial datasets current at the time of analysis. Data accuracy, completeness, and currency are subject to the limitations of source datasets. Ground-truthing and professional ecological assessment are required for all development proposals. Users assume full responsibility for decisions made using this report.