Greiss Planning

^{Where Planning Meets Policy and Place Meets Purpose}

We provide clear, upfront planning advice to help you understand what’s possible, what’s risky, and the best pathway to approval — before you invest heavily in design and documentation.

Strategic planning advice before you commit

Early planning advice is one of the most valuable steps in any project — whether you’re purchasing a site, developing concept plans, or preparing to lodge an application.

Without a clear understanding of planning controls and constraints, projects can quickly drift into costly redesign, unnecessary consultant reports, or approval pathways that don’t match the site.

Greiss Planning provides practical, plain-English advice grounded in planning controls, policy intent, and local context — so you can make confident decisions early.

What is Planning Advice & Feasibility?

Planning feasibility is the process of assessing a site and proposal against:

• zoning and permissibility
• planning controls (LEP, DCP and relevant policies)
• site constraints and overlays
• local character and place context
• likely council assessment priorities
• approval pathways and timeframes
  

It’s not just about what is technically allowed — it’s about what is realistically achievable and how best to approach approval.

Who this service is for?

Planning Advice & Feasibility is ideal for:

Homeowners

Developers

Businesses‍

If you’re planning an extension, secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, or major alterations, we provide clarity before you spend money on detailed drawings and reports.

Architects & Designers‍

We support businesses seeking advice on permissibility, change of use, upgrades, and planning risk — particularly where timeframes and operational needs matter.

For infill development and small-to-mid scale projects, we help assess feasibility, likely yield, risks, and the best pathway forward — early enough to influence the project direction.

What’s included

We work alongside design teams to provide an early planning lens, helping align design intent with planning controls and assessment expectations.

Every feasibility review is tailored to the site and project type. Depending on your needs, this service may include:

• Review of planning controls (LEP, DCP and relevant policies)
• Permissibility advice and use definitions
• Site constraints and opportunities overview
• Identification of key risks likely to affect approval
• Early concept feedback to strengthen compliance and outcomes
• Advice on likely council focus areas during assessment
• Recommended approvals pathway (including staged approaches where relevant)
• Next steps guidance: what to do now, and what can wait
• Optional written summary for your records or design team

Common feasibility issues we help you avoid

Early advice often prevents months of avoidable delay. We help clients avoid:

Investing in design before understanding constraints: Many projects run into problems because key controls weren’t tested early. We identify likely pressure points upfront.

Pursuing the wrong approval pathway: Not every project needs the same approach. We help confirm the right pathway before time and money are spent.

Underestimating council expectations

Assessment is rarely just “tick the box”. We advise on what council is likely to focus on and how to respond.

Late-stage redesign and documentation changes

Early planning direction reduces the chance of major redesign later — especially once reports and drawings are already underway.

How Greiss Planning works (our process)

We keep the process simple and practical:

1. Discovery: We understand your goals, timing, and the site context.

2. Review: We assess planning controls, constraints, and likely assessment issues.

3. Advice: We provide clear guidance on feasibility, risks, and approval pathways.

4. Direction: You receive a practical next-steps plan — what to do now, and what to avoid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a feasibility review worth it?

Yes — early planning advice often saves significant time and cost by reducing redesign and improving the approval strategy.

Can you provide written advice?

Yes. We can provide a short written summary outlining controls, risks, and the recommended pathway.

Can you review concept drawings?

Absolutely. Concept-level review is one of the most effective ways to strengthen a project early.

Is this the same as a pre-lodgement meeting?

Not necessarily. Planning advice and feasibility can be done independently. If a pre-lodgement meeting would help, we can recommend and support that as the next step.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Yes. Feasibility advice is particularly valuable before purchase — especially for development sites or constrained properties.

Ready to move your project forward?‍

If you want clarity before you commit to drawings, reports, or lodgement, Greiss Planning can help.

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