Find out sooner
Get earlier visibility on nearby developments that may affect your home, street, or lifestyle.
For homeowners who do not want to be blindsided
Find out about unwanted nearby developments before your chance to object disappears.
Councils often notify nearby developments by post. But letters can arrive late, get lost, or be missed entirely. So It Is helps homeowners find out sooner, so they have a better chance to object before the deadline closes.
Start monitoring my address
Early warning for nearby developments that could affect your privacy, light, traffic, noise, or peace of mind.
New nearby development
Your objection window is already running.
Instead of finding out when a letter finally turns up, you get earlier visibility on proposals that may affect your home.
- Short objection windows surfaced early
- Nearby proposals prioritised by relevance
- Clear next-step guidance delivered by SMS + email
Example scenario
Your neighbour proposes an intrusive granny flat. The council posts a notice. It arrives late, gets missed, or never reaches you. So It Is exists for that gap.
Why this exists
You may only get a short window to respond — and mail is easy to miss.
If a neighbour proposes a granny flat, dual occupancy, extension, or another nearby development, the official notice may come by post. In practice, letters can be delayed, overlooked, or lost. By the time you realise what is being proposed, your chance to object may already be closing.
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Development lodged
A proposal that may affect your home enters the system.
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Notice arrives late — or not at all
Postal notification is easy to miss when life gets in the way.
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Objection window nearly gone
You discover the proposal when there is little time left to respond properly.
What So It Is helps you do
A better chance to find out in time and do something about it.
So It Is is designed to help homeowners act earlier, not just stay vaguely informed.
Short objection windows
Built around the reality that homeowners can lose valuable response time fast.
Homeowner-first framing
Focused on proposals that may affect privacy, sunlight, traffic, noise, and neighbourhood character.
Actionable alerts
Not generic planning noise — clearer visibility on what may matter and when it matters.
See what matters
Focus on proposals that may affect privacy, light, traffic, noise, or neighbourhood character.
Object before it’s too late
Use the extra time to understand what is being proposed and respond before the window disappears.
What nearby proposals can look like
The kinds of developments homeowners worry about.
Not every proposal matters equally. Some do.
Granny flats and secondary dwellings
Dual occupancies and intensification
Extensions that affect privacy or light
Townhouse or medium-density proposals nearby
Changes that add traffic, noise, or overlooking
Proposals that alter neighbourhood character
How it works
Simple to start. Easier to act in time.
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Enter your address
Tell us where you live so the right nearby proposals can be watched.
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We track nearby developments that could affect you
The focus is nearby activity that may matter to homeowners, not endless planning noise.
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You get more time to respond
Instead of relying on a letter arriving at the right moment, you have a better chance to see what’s being proposed and object before the deadline closes.
Trust and clarity
Built for homeowners who do not want to be caught late.
So It Is is for people who care about what gets built near their home — and who know that timing matters. The goal is simple: help you find out earlier, understand what may affect you, and avoid losing your chance to respond because a letter arrived late or never got your attention.
Earlier visibility matters when objection windows are short.
Relying on postal notification alone can leave homeowners late.
Better timing creates a better chance to respond.
Example alert preview
Nearby development flagged
10 Main Street, Suburb NSW 2000
Potential impact: increased overlooking into rear yard and reduced afternoon sunlight.
Why timing matters: the objection period may already be running.
Action direction: review details early and prepare to object before the deadline closes.
What homeowners say
Early homeowner stories coming soon.
We're collecting accounts from NSW homeowners who found out about a nearby proposal in time to act.
Start here
Start monitoring your address now.
If a nearby development could affect your home, your privacy, your street, or your peace of mind, finding out earlier matters.
NSW launch pricing: $10/year
SMS + email delivery
Decision support only — not legal advice
Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered simply.
How much does it cost?
The service is currently $10/year during NSW launch pricing.
Which areas are covered?
This version is NSW-only.
How do alerts get delivered?
Alerts are sent by SMS and email. SMS is short. Email gives more detail on what is being proposed and why timing matters.
Is this legal advice?
No. So It Is provides decision support and earlier visibility, not legal advice.
Can I change or cancel my account?
Yes. Contact Jackson@soitis.com.au for assistance, account changes, or cancellation.