Greiss Planning helps homeowners, developers, businesses, architects and property professionals navigate the planning system with clarity and confidence.
From early feasibility advice through to Development Applications, planning reports, consent modifications, Building Information Certificates and appeal-related support, we provide clear, practical and project-specific planning advice to help you make better decisions and move forward with confidence.
Planning decisions can have significant consequences for property, development and investment decisions.
Whether you are assessing a site, preparing a Development Application, responding to council, reviewing a consent or trying to understand what may be possible, early planning advice can help reduce uncertainty and avoid costly mistakes.
Greiss Planning provides strategic town planning advice grounded in practical experience, public-sector insight and a clear understanding of how planning matters are assessed.
Strategic town planning advice and development approval support across the key stages of property, development and approval pathways.
Understand what may be possible before you commit time, money or design resources. We provide early advice on planning controls, site constraints, approval pathways, development potential and key risks.
Learn moreStrategic support for preparing, coordinating and lodging Development Applications, including planning strategy, documentation, consultant inputs, council liaison and responses during assessment.
Learn moreClear, well-structured planning reports that explain the proposal, address relevant controls and support council’s assessment of the application.
Learn moreAdvice on modifying existing approvals, reviewing consent conditions and understanding the practical implications of an approval.
Learn moreIndependent planning advice for refused applications, disputed conditions, complex assessment issues and court-related planning matters.
Learn moreAdvice and application support for existing works, uncertain approvals, compliance issues and council correspondence.
Learn moreGreiss Planning is led by Dr George Greiss, bringing together professional planning knowledge, civic leadership, public-sector experience and practical understanding of local planning decision-making.
Our advice is clear, strategic and focused on helping clients understand their position, identify risks early and choose the right pathway forward.
For renovations, additions, secondary dwellings, compliance issues, existing works and development questions.
For site feasibility, approval pathways, Development Applications, modifications and planning strategy.
For early planning input, development controls, DA documentation and planning report support.
For change-of-use matters, approvals, compliance issues and planning pathways.
For due diligence, acquisition advice, consent review, development potential and approval risk.
We review your site, proposal, approval history or planning question to understand the key issues.
We assess the relevant planning controls, constraints, approval requirements and risks.
You receive practical, project-specific advice on your options, risks and recommended next steps.
Where required, we assist with reports, applications, council liaison, modifications or appeal-related support.
Dr George Greiss brings a unique combination of planning expertise, public-sector insight, civic leadership and research experience.
With experience across local government, urban planning, policy, development decision-making and community outcomes, Greiss Planning provides advice that is practical, strategic and grounded in how planning decisions are made.
Get strategic town planning advice tailored to your site, proposal or approval issue.
Greiss Planning is operated by BGA Planning Strategy Pty Ltd. ABN 33 612 027 808.