A programming and spatial analysis is in other words, a framework investment plan as well as an overall vision of the buildings and structures complying with the program, and often also an approximate estimate of the cost of the investment.

This analytical phase is usually prepared at the stage of work consisting of various studies related to spatial planning and is the basis for the determination of the needs and specific conditions linked to the investment.

It can also serve as a basis of substantive data for the preparation of the so-called preliminary feasibility study phase of the investment or for the preparation of an application for the conditions-of-development document, zonal or a public purpose investment location document.

As part of this stage, the best option for further elaboration might be chosen for the location of the project and the specific conditions associated with it, including the environment conditions and implications for this investment.