Product / Site evidence workflow

Review Site Evidence in 17 Steps

Start with the location, inspect the available sources and record what needs further checking. Use this guide to turn site information into a reviewable project brief.

By Shatakshi Patil, Architect

Quick Answer

Atlasly helps bring available site context into a single review. Check the location and boundary, inspect the returned evidence, record missing information and verify material findings before preparing an option or handover. The 17 checks below describe a review method. Coverage and available outputs vary by site and source.

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Location & Boundary Review

What data is fetched

Check the selected address, coordinates, study radius and any supplied boundary. An address point or drawn study area is not automatically a legal site boundary.

How it helps

A clear record of the location and boundary assumptions used by the analysis.

Why this matters

Compare the study area with the brief and the best available boundary information. Record any uncertainty before using area-dependent calculations or interpreting a nearby constraint.

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Practical review method

Use one known site to evaluate the workflow. Record the location and boundary used, the sources returned, one finding you can verify independently and any information that is missing. Keep that review log with the brief so another team member can see which conclusions are supported and what needs checking next.

Use the evidence responsibly

Built for early decisions, not false certainty

Atlasly is designed for early-stage desk research and option testing. Source coverage, dates, mapped boundaries, and level of detail vary by location and by data layer. Use a result to spot the question, inspect the source, and decide what needs a deeper check.

It does not replace a measured survey, title review, site inspection, statutory consultation, or advice from a qualified planning, heritage, flood, ecology, transport, or legal professional. Before a material decision or formal submission, verify the relevant finding against its primary source and the appropriate specialist.

Read our data sources, coverage, and limits guide for the responsible workflow from first screen to specialist verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a site analysis take?

Duration depends on the site, requested checks and source availability. Review completion status and any missing results; this guide does not promise a universal completion time.

Does every site return all 17 kinds of information?

No. These are review steps for the evidence available to a project. Coverage and outputs vary by location and workflow. An unavailable layer must remain an open question rather than being treated as clear of constraints.

How should I check data accuracy?

Inspect the primary source, its date, geography and stated resolution or accuracy. Verify material findings against the site and the required professional assessment. A general terrain or context map does not establish survey accuracy.

Can I use the exports in my design application?

Choose an available format and test a representative file in the receiving application. Check the actual file extension, units, coordinate system, orientation and geometry. Some workflows require import or conversion; a product name is not a promise of a native file format.

How does this help an early site review?

A consistent review list helps the team record sources, assumptions, missing information and next actions. It does not eliminate site visits, specialist review or the need to verify planning and ownership information.

See it run on your site

Start with the site location and study boundary. Review the available checks and keep their sources with your findings.