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Greiss Planning

Dr George Greiss, Founder and Principal Planning Consultant at Greiss Planning
Dr George Greiss Founder & Principal Planning Consultant, Greiss Planning
Practical planning experience

Greiss Planning is led by Dr George Greiss, whose experience spans local government, urban planning, civic leadership, policy and development-related decision-making.

George brings a practical understanding of how planning issues are assessed, negotiated and resolved, helping clients identify risks early, choose the right approval pathway and communicate proposals clearly.

Greiss Planning provides advice that is technically informed, commercially aware and grounded in how councils make decisions.

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How Greiss Planning can help

Greiss Planning provides practical town planning advice across the key stages of property, development and approval pathways — from early feasibility through to lodgement, assessment, modification and dispute resolution.

Whether you are testing a site, preparing a development application, responding to council feedback or managing a complex planning issue, we help clarify the risks, identify the right pathway and support better planning decisions.

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A clear path through the planning process

Planning matters can be difficult to navigate when the rules, risks and council expectations are not clear.

Greiss Planning helps by breaking the process into practical steps — understanding the site, identifying the planning pathway, preparing the right material and responding to issues as they arise.

1

Understand the site

Review the planning controls, site context and key risks.

2

Identify the pathway

Clarify what approvals, reports or responses may be needed.

3

Move forward with confidence

Prepare advice, applications or planning material that supports the next step.

Planning Insights

Research-based reflections on planning, cities, housing, governance and the policy settings that shape development outcomes.

Published articles, interviews and public commentary from Dr George Greiss on planning, civic leadership and local government.

Commentary on planning, policy and public decision-making — exploring the issues behind better places and stronger communities.

Practical planning insights drawn from project work, council processes and real-world development issues.

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