Development scenarios — see in 3D what fits on your section
Parcela automatically generates up to three development variants (A/B/C) fitted to your section’s buildable envelope, yards and district-plan zoning — each with its floor area, unit count, density and a first financial estimate.
Generate scenarios for my section →How to generate development scenarios for a section
- 1Pick the section. Parcela establishes the boundary, the district-plan rules and the context that the buildable envelope is built on.
- 2Generate the variants. The app proposes A/B/C scenarios — for example a single dwelling, a small multi-unit MDRS development and a mixed-use option — each in 3D on the real terrain.
- 3Compare the results. For each variant you get the floor area, the unit count, the ratios and a first estimate — so you can choose the best direction.
A development decision in minutes
Instead of waiting on an architect’s concept to judge whether a section stacks up, Parcela compares the development variants with their floor-area summary and a first estimate right away — and you only commission the design afterward.
Frequently asked questions
What are A/B/C development scenarios?
They are automatically generated layout variants for the section that differ in building type and intensity. They let you compare several site-yield options quickly without engaging a designer at the earliest stage.
Do the scenarios account for shadows?
Yes — each scenario can be run through the 3D sun and shadow study, including its overshadowing impact on neighbouring buildings and its compliance with the height in relation to boundary.
Do the scenarios respect the district plan?
They are fitted to the buildable envelope derived from the plan (coverage, height, yards, HIRB). They remain an indicative site-yield study — the final design is drawn by an architect or designer.