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.
Put the planning case clearly on paper
A strong planning report helps council understand what is proposed, how the relevant controls apply and why the application should be supported.
Greiss Planning prepares Statements of Environmental Effects and planning reports that are clear, structured and tailored to the proposal, the site and the matters likely to be considered during assessment.
Why the written planning case matters
Plans show what is proposed. A planning report explains how the proposal sits within the planning framework.
For many applications, the Statement of Environmental Effects is the document that connects the design, the site, the planning controls and the reasons the proposal has merit.
It should be easy to follow, properly structured and focused on the issues that matter.
This service is especially useful when you need:
- a Statement of Environmental Effects for a development application;
- a planning report for a modification application;
- written planning justification for a particular aspect of a proposal;
- a response to issues raised by council;
- a clear assessment against relevant planning controls; or
- planning documentation to accompany architectural drawings and consultant reports.
What the report may address
Depending on the proposal, Greiss Planning may address:
- the site and surrounding context;
- the proposed development;
- zoning and permissibility;
- relevant environmental planning instruments;
- development control plan provisions;
- development standards and variations, where relevant;
- likely planning impacts;
- design, amenity and neighbourhood considerations;
- consistency with planning objectives; and
- the reasons the proposal is supportable.
The report is prepared to explain the proposal clearly and support the planning pathway being pursued.
Clear, structured planning documentation
Statements of Environmental Effects and planning reports should help decision-makers quickly understand the proposal and the planning issues.
Greiss Planning focuses on preparing documentation that is readable, relevant and directed to the assessment task.
The aim is not to make the report longer than necessary. It is to make the planning case clear.
Outcome
You receive a clear, project-specific planning report that explains the proposal, addresses the relevant planning controls and supports the application with a structured planning assessment.
Book Planning Report Support
Need a Statement of Environmental Effects or planning report for your application?
Greiss Planning can prepare clear planning documentation to support your proposal and assist with the next step.