FAQ
Frequent questions
The Municipal General Plan, data coverage, sources and paperwork. If something is missing, write to us and we will add it.
Which parts of Poland are covered?+
All of Poland: all 16 voivodeships, 380 counties and 2,479 municipalities. The map, parcel boundaries and address search work in every municipality, because they run on GUGiK national services. How deep the analysis goes depends on what each municipality has published: planning documents are loaded for more than 180 municipalities, and for some of them the full cadastral record as well. The map shows exactly what is covered, and coverage grows with every import.
Does Zonio work outside Poland?+
No. Zonio is built for the Polish spatial planning system alone and reads Polish public registers only: EGiB and the GUGiK Geoportal, the Urban Planning Register, GDOŚ, Polish Waters and Statistics Poland. For a plot in another country we have neither the data nor the legal framework to interpret it.
Does the report replace a professional appraisal?+
No. It pulls the public data together and flags what to check. The planning decision, the official plan extract and the valuation itself stay with the authority and the licensed surveyor.
Where does the data come from?+
Only from official public registers: GUGiK, the Urban Planning Register, municipal geoportals, GDOŚ, Polish Waters and Statistics Poland.
Can I get an invoice?+
Yes. We issue a receipt or a VAT-exempt invoice on request.
How can I check a plot’s land use and if I can build on it?+
You need to check if the plot is covered by a Local Spatial Development Plan (MPZP). If there is no plan, you need a development conditions decision (WZ). Instead of searching manually, our report analyzes these details automatically in minutes.
What is the General Municipal Plan (POG)?+
It is a new mandatory local law that will replace the old municipal “study” document by the end of 2025. It introduces strict planning zones that will ultimately dictate if you can build on your land.
What is the Development Completion Area (OUZ)?+
OUZ is a new boundary drawn around existing building clusters. If your plot lacks an MPZP and falls outside the finalized OUZ, you will lose the chance to get a building permit once the new POG takes effect.
How do I check utility connections (electricity, water, gas)?+
This information is found in the national GESUT database. Our system extracts this data, overlays the networks on a clear map, and instantly calculates the exact distance from the plot to the nearest connection points.
Do development conditions (WZ) decisions expire?+
Yes. Under new regulations, newly issued WZ decisions will only be valid for 5 years after becoming final, putting an end to the practice of holding onto these decisions indefinitely.
What is the difference between a free geoportal and a paid report?+
Free portals only present raw data, forcing you to manually toggle and interpret complex map layers. A paid report diagnoses the plot for you, generating a ready-to-read PDF document in 5 minutes.
Does Zonio replace the municipal geoportal (SIP)?+
For everyday checking of a plot, yes. Every municipality runs its spatial information system its own way, while Zonio shows the same kinds of data on one map for every municipality in Poland: cadastral parcels, the orthophoto, the general plan, the local zoning plans, the utility networks and the constraints. An official extract from the plan still comes from the municipal office.
What hidden plot risks does the system detect?+
Zonio automatically checks for flood zones, landslide areas, soil quality classes, noise, and nearby disruptive objects (e.g., windmills, industrial areas), helping you avoid costly mistakes.