What information an architect needs to evaluate a development site
Location, boundaries and access
Share precise location, available plans or surveys, stated area with units, and documents explaining boundaries. Add photographs of access, frontage, slopes and surroundings. State whether area is measured or approximate; a preliminary figure is not a verified survey.\n\nIdentify known easements or constraints and community rules, where relevant. Title and rights review belongs to legal specialists. A sketch supports discussion but does not replace a professional survey where one is needed.
Infrastructure and physical conditions
Gather available information on topography, soil, drainage and environmental conditions. Describe vehicle access and known water, power and sanitation information, marking unconfirmed items. Do not assume service availability or capacity without review.\n\nFor residential development, circulation, plots, shared spaces and infrastructure influence planning. Conditions and constraints should be studied before fixing a unit count. GARPER cannot confirm density, feasibility or development capacity from stated area alone.
Objective, stage and next study
Explain intended use, priorities, stated investment, stage and decisions you need to make. When comparing sites, identify important criteria and missing documents for each option. The first outcome may be a list of required information rather than a final design.\n\nBased on available context, agree whether the next step is further study, a concept or a masterplan. Define deliverables and responsibilities before commissioning a phase. Approvals and financial feasibility require their own review processes.