Space, as a central asset of every country, is subject to constant changes and development. Spatial planning is a process that aims to direct this development towards sustainability, with the plot being the basic unit of this process. A building permit is an administrative decision that serves the public interest by ensuring that the conditions for construction on a specific plot are in accordance with the valid spatial acts adopted within the framework of spatial planning. However, the process of obtaining a building permit often involves administrative burdens that pose a challenge for investors.
Prior to initiating construction, investors frequently acquire location information, an official document that clarifies the possibilities of construction on a selected plot. Although the location information provides a comprehensive set of data, it fails to encompass all the necessary information required by the investors, and its presentation remains static and non-interactive. Online geographic information systems have been developed as a solution to these limitations and allow easier access to spatial data on plots. However, most of these solutions do not take full advantage of the possibilities offered by modern technologies. The presentation of data is often not adapted to the general public, which makes it difficult to understand. This highlights the need for a more accessible solution that will enable a simpler insight into the Slovenian space.
In this diploma thesis, we delved into the theoretical and informational aspects of the addressed issues. The theoretical part includes the study of spatial planning and procedures for obtaining a building permit, with an emphasis on the challenges faced by investors. In the informational part, we designed, implemented, and evaluated an information solution that responds to the identified needs and challenges. User testing, conducted using the TAM model, showed that our solution brings a fresh and innovative insight into the world of plots.
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