When I stepped back from Council, I did so with clarity and optimism — not just about where our cities were headed, but about the role planning could play in shaping our future. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of planning, politics, and community, as a mayor, consultant, and researcher. I’ve seen the power of good planning to create liveable, inclusive, future-ready places. I’ve also seen how easily it can be derailed by short-term thinking — and how costly that can be for clients, communities, and councils alike. Greiss Planning exists to bring clarity, rigour, and steady leadership to the approvals process, so good projects can move forward with confidence.
Stay in the loop!
Professional management of the DA process from strategy to assessment.
We guide you through planning advice, documentation coordination, lodgement, and assessment — keeping the process clear and moving.
Development Applications can become complex fast, with multiple inputs, shifting requirements, and council requests that create delay and uncertainty. We manage the pathway and the detail so your application is complete, well-argued, and professionally positioned for assessment. From early strategy through to lodgement and council liaison, the process is coordinated with care, clarity, and a strong understanding of the planning framework.
When this service is needed
This service is particularly useful when you:
- need support managing a development application from start to finish
- are coordinating multiple consultants and documentation requirements
- want strategic oversight before lodgement
- need help responding to council requests during assessment
What the service can include
- preliminary planning advice and application strategy
- coordination of documentation and consultant inputs
- review of planning controls and key assessment issues
- lodgement support and application management
- council liaison during the assessment process
- responses to requests for further information
- ongoing planning advice as issues arise
Why this matters
A strong DA depends not only on the quality of the design, but on the quality of the planning strategy, documentation, and coordination behind it. Managing these moving parts properly can improve clarity, reduce delay, and support a smoother assessment process.
Outcome
A well-prepared, strategically positioned DA — managed professionally from start to finish to support a smoother assessment and timely approval.
FAQ
What does end-to-end DA management involve?
It involves guiding the application through the main stages of the process, including early planning advice, coordination of required documentation, lodgement, council liaison, and support during assessment.
Can you work with my architect or other consultants?
Yes. We can coordinate with architects, designers, surveyors, and other consultants to help ensure planning issues are addressed clearly and the application package is properly aligned.
Do you prepare the whole application?
We can manage and coordinate the planning side of the application process, including the planning strategy, key documentation requirements, and council interface. The exact scope depends on the project and consultant team involved.
Can you help if council requests more information after lodgement?
Yes. We can assist in reviewing council requests, identifying the planning issues raised, and coordinating an appropriate response with the broader project team.
Is this service suitable for homeowners as well as developers?
Yes. This service can be tailored to homeowners, developers, businesses, and design teams where a project would benefit from clear planning coordination and strategic oversight.
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Preparing to lodge a development application? Contact Greiss Planning to discuss the most effective pathway for your project.