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Planning & Permitting Intelligence

Stop the Loop. Start Approving Faster.

PlanCheck transforms a broken permitting cycle into a streamlined, AI-assisted pathway to approval—for government agencies ready to modernize intake.

66%

Faster Review Process

77%

Higher Completeness Rate

50%

Reduction in Resubmittals

PlanCheck Portal

The Public Front Door to Smarter Permitting

Give residents self-service access to parcel feasibility, pre-approved plan matching, and compliance reports—before they ever walk through your door.

PlanCheck Portal

Parcel-Specific Zoning Checks

Residents enter an address and instantly see zoning rules, setbacks, height limits, and site constraints specific to their property.

Browse Pre-Approved Plans

Filter and compare County pre-approved house and ADU designs that fit the lot—no guesswork, no wasted time.

Instant Pre-Check Reports

Download a free compliance and zoning pre-check report in under 30 seconds—shareable with architects, builders, and permitting staff.

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Live in Production: LA County Pre-Approved Plans Portal

Los Angeles County launched PlanCheck Portal to help residents rebuilding after the 2025 wildfires find pre-approved plans that fit their lot—reducing uncertainty and counter visits.

3,500+ users 3,200+ searches 76 pre-approved designs 180 plan matches
Pre-Check Compliance Report

Rules-Based Verification for Every Parcel

The Pre-Check Compliance Report automatically verifies local zoning and building rules for a specific design on a specific parcel — giving buyers clarity and giving staff a head start on review.

What's Inside the Report

12-page report generated in under 30 seconds
Free for residents — no login or payment required
Compliance-Zoning-Report.pdf — Page 2 of 12
Compliant Pathway & Parcel Info
Compliance-Zoning-Report.pdf — Page 5 of 12
Auto-Generated Site Plan
Compliance-Zoning-Report.pdf — Page 6 of 12
Compliance & Zoning Tables

Automated Compliance Checks at a Glance

Each report cross-references the proposed design against local zoning and development standards — verifying setbacks, height, lot coverage, and more.

RuleRequirementProposedStatus
Land Zoning Permitted zone types R-1 Compliant
Structure Size ≤ 1,747 sq ft 1,259 sq ft Compliant
Front Setback ≥ 20 ft 31.27 ft Compliant
Left Side Setback ≥ 7.44 ft 30.81 ft Compliant
Right Side Setback ≥ 7.44 ft 13.39 ft Compliant
Rear Setback ≥ 25 ft 53.74 ft Compliant
Height ≤ 23 ft 13.75 ft Compliant

Example: LA County Pre-Approved Plan "The Palm" on a 10,006 sq ft R-1 parcel in Altadena, CA

For Residents & Builders

  • Free, instant download — no account required
  • Know if a design fits the lot before hiring an architect
  • Share the report with contractors and permitting staff
  • Reduce costly re-submittals and project delays

For Planning & Permitting Staff

  • Quickly triage submittals with a machine-verified compliance snapshot
  • Review setbacks, height, zoning, and lot coverage at a glance
  • Spend less time on incomplete or non-compliant applications
  • Faster review cycles with higher first-time accuracy
PlanCheck Dashboard

Data-Driven Decisions for Better Outcomes

Real-time analytics give agency leadership visibility into demand, adoption, and the quality of incoming submissions.

Track Submission Accuracy

Monitor how PlanCheck improves the completeness and accuracy of incoming build requests over time.

Geographic Demand Heatmaps

See exactly where residents are searching—identify demand hotspots to allocate resources and plan outreach.

User Engagement Metrics

Track total users, searches, and plan matches. Understand adoption without waiting for permit filings.

Trend Analysis Over Time

Weekly breakdowns of total vs. unique searches help you spot patterns and measure campaign impact.

LA County PlanCheck Dashboard
PlanCheck Intake

Stop the Re-Submittal Loop. Start Approving Faster.

See how PlanCheck transforms a broken permitting cycle into a streamlined, AI-assisted pathway to approval.

With PlanCheck

Step 01 — Applicant Portal

PlanCheck Portal

  • Parcel-specific pre-check before submissionAutomatically surfaces compliance issuesGuided, decision-ready outputs
Step 02 — AI-Assisted Intake

PlanCheck Intake

  • Instant rule validation on submissionIntake & triage fully simplifiedHuman-in-the-loop AI insights
Step 03 — Structured Review

Formal Review

  • Pre-checked accuracy on arrivalClear, complete submissions onlyCentralised — no inter-dept bouncing
Approved

Streamlined. Predictable. On time.

Without PlanCheck

Stage 01

Direct Submission

  • No parcel-specific pre-check
  • No upfront guidance or validation
Stage 02

Manual Staff Triage

  • More errors & resubmissions
  • Resource-draining manual intake
Stage 03

Plan Review

  • Surprises & staff frustration
  • Reports bounce across departments

Re-Submittal Loop

Multiple re-submissions. Tickets stuck in routing. Revenue delayed. Staff overwhelmed.

Built for Government. Designed for Confidence.

Human-in-the-Loop Assistive AI

Data Security No Offshore Storage

No AI Hallucination

Increased Revenue Faster Approvals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PlanCheck?
PlanCheck is Canibuild's Planning & Permitting Intelligence platform. It includes PlanCheck Portal (a public-facing feasibility tool) and PlanCheck Intake (an internal staff tool for AI-assisted submission triage). Together, they streamline the entire front end of the permitting process.
How does PlanCheck Portal work?
Residents enter their property address and instantly receive parcel-specific zoning rules, setbacks, and site constraints. They can browse pre-approved plans that fit their lot and download a compliance pre-check report in under 30 seconds—all before submitting a permit application.
What is PlanCheck Intake?
PlanCheck Intake is the staff-facing tool that validates incoming submissions against configured rules at the point of intake. It surfaces compliance issues instantly, simplifies triage, and ensures only complete, pre-checked applications move to formal review—reducing inter-department bouncing.
Does PlanCheck replace our existing permitting system?
No. PlanCheck supports upstream guidance and intake. It integrates with your existing workflows—your staff still makes the final approval decisions. PlanCheck simply ensures applicants start with the right assumptions and staff receive higher-quality submissions.
How does PlanCheck improve submission accuracy?
By providing parcel-specific compliance checks before submission, PlanCheck has demonstrated a 77% higher completeness rate and a 50% reduction in resubmittals. The LA County deployment shows a 66% faster review process thanks to better-informed applicants.
Is the AI in PlanCheck safe for government use?
Absolutely. PlanCheck uses human-in-the-loop assistive AI—outputs include reasons and references to configured rules and layers. There's no AI hallucination risk, no offshore data storage, and full traceability for every output.
Can we start with just one permit type?
Yes—most agencies start with a single permit type (like ADUs or single-family rebuilds) and expand over time. The pilot requires a rules/layers working group, a point of contact, and a scoped permit type.
What does the PlanCheck Dashboard show?
The Dashboard provides real-time analytics including total users, searches, plan matches, geographic demand heatmaps, and weekly trend analysis. It helps leadership track adoption and measure the impact on submission quality.

Less time. Less cost. Fewer resubmissions.

Planning & Permitting Intelligence. Give the public clarity and give staff a faster intake path—without changing who makes the final decision.

Information is based on available datasets and configured rules; it supports screening and intake but does not guarantee permit approval.