Pre-DA Site History in Inner West, NSW
What happened on this Inner West property before you got here? This report analyses eight years of satellite imagery and cross-references DA records, heritage overlays, and natural disaster events for any address.
Key risk factor
Heritage conservation areas
Key risk factor
Terrace house alterations
Key risk factor
Flood-affected creek lines
Site history in Inner West — common questions
Why run a pre-DA site history check in the Inner West?
The Inner West has 2,039 heritage items and extensive conservation areas. Unapproved alterations to heritage terraces — rear extensions, roof modifications, facade changes — are common and can surface during DA assessment. A site history report reveals satellite-detected changes and past DA activity before you lodge.
What kind of unapproved works are common in the Inner West?
Rear extensions without consent, converted attics, enclosed verandahs, and unpermitted granny flats are the most common issues. Satellite imagery can detect significant footprint changes over the past eight years, and DA records show whether council approved the work.
Does flood history appear in the Inner West site history report?
Yes. Properties near creek lines in Marrickville, Leichhardt, and Ashfield may show flood event annotations from Copernicus Emergency Management Service data. These events are cross-referenced with DA records to identify post-flood repair works.
How far back does the satellite imagery go?
The report analyses approximately eight years of Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (from 2017 onwards). This captures most recent development activity, vegetation changes, and physical alterations visible from above.
Need the full planning picture?
Site history is one layer. Check flood risk, bushfire status, granny flat eligibility, shadow impact, and nearby development activity for the same address.
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Satellite imagery sourced from ESA Sentinel-2 via Google Earth Engine. DA records from the NSW ePlanning Portal. Heritage data from the NSW Heritage Register. This report is not a formal site investigation and does not replace a Section 10.7 planning certificate, contamination assessment, or professional planning advice.