GSA Planning is proud to announce that Development Application approval has been granted by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel for the transformative redevelopment of 33 Cross Street, Double Bay (the former InterContinental Hotel site).

Designed by Cox Architecture, this eight-storey, mixed-use development will revitalise a key Double Bay site into a vibrant lifestyle destination. The approved scheme features a curated mix of luxury residences, boutique accommodation, premium commercial offices, and high-end retail and dining experiences, all anchored by a landscaped public courtyard that enhances local amenity and improves pedestrian connectivity.

Key planning outcomes achieved include:

• Successful justification of Clause 4.6 variations to exceed local LEP controls on building height and floor space ratio; 
• Retention of 100% design integrity from concept through to approval; and
• Constructive and collaborative engagement with Woollahra Council and key stakeholders.

We are proud to have played a role in delivering a project that will help shape the future of Double Bay’s village heart and strengthen its identity as a premier destination.

Two approvals from the Land and Environment Court. This four storey apartment building in Bondi Beach incorporates modulated facades, substantial new planting and a diverse palette of materials and finishes which positively contribute to the established residential locality.

The Court supported our Clause 4.6 variation request for Building Height, acknowledging that the proposal achieves a high quality urban outcome.

GSA helped secure approval from the Land and Environment Court for this spectacular development in Vaucluse. The residential harbour estate comprises of four new dwellings designed by Luigi Rosselli. Hillside consists of two six-bedroom houses and two semi-attached four bedroom residences.

All dwellings overlook landscaped gardens and private open space that celebrate the postcard harbour views.

Positioned in the centre of vibrant Double Bay, GSA Planning helped secure multiple approvals from the Land and Environment Court for this site. The new five storey commercial development with basement parking, ‘Ruby House’, designed by Lawton Hurley, will offer expansive new office space at the upper levels, with retail activation on the ground floor facing both street frontages.

GSA successfully justified departures from the Height and FSR development standards of the LEP, with the approved built form offering a contextual fit for the corner site and within the Bay Street and New South Head Road streetscapes.

GSA Planning obtained approval from the Woollahra Local Planning Panel for this elegant new dual occupancy in Bellevue Hill. The residences will provide an enhanced built form that relates positively to the site and surrounding development.

GSA is proud to announce the approval of a revitalised marina development at North Harbour Marina recently approved by Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel.

Delivered by Addenbrooke, the proposal upgrades the existing marina facilities and introduces new public-facing elements that creates a refreshed foreshore interface along Jilling Cove. 

Key features of the approved development include:

• Nine new berths and the removal of 10 swing moorings to facilitate the growing nature of the Marina

• A new ‘hole-in-the-wall’ style kiosk with a deck extension to support both marina patrons and coastal walk users

• Purpose-built racks for 72 dinghies and passive craft

The proposal has been carefully curated to integrate with the surrounding landscape and complements nearby water-based uses such as the Manly Boatshed and North Harbour Sailing Club.

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GSA is excited to announce the recent Land and Environment Court approval of a new eleven storey apartment building with rooftop terrace in Bondi Junction, which incorporates in-fill affordable housing and was able to leverage from the recent LMR uplifts to achieve a greater FSR.

The elegant design by MHNDU and landscaping by Melissa Wilson will see the amalgamation of six allotments to deliver a new eleven storey building. GSA Planning worked with Waverley Council throughout the process to achieve a fantastic outcome on this well-located site. The development will integrate with the surrounding high density area and will deliver 46 new apartments in a range of sizes, including 11 dedicated affordable housing units. This will be a valuable contribution to meeting the community’s growing housing needs.

Congratulations to our clients and all involved in this project!

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GSA Planning worked with Smart Design Studio to successfully obtain two approvals from the Randwick Local Planning Panel for this new residential flat building in Clovelly.

This stunning new contemporary apartment building provides 5 new luxury dwellings within a sophisticatedly designed building reminiscent of the iconic beachside Art Deco apartments found across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

GSA successfully argued for variations from the building height and FSR development standards of LEP, and demonstrated to Council and the Local Planning Panel that the design from SDS expertly responded to the context, on a site benefitting from existing use rights.

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GSA Planning were able to secure development approval for RH’s luxury design and hospitality Gallery at 19-27 Bay Street, Double Bay. This development will mark RH’s first gallery in the Asia-Pacific Region, with Woollahra Council’s Local Planning Panel approving the five storey building which includes a design studio and rooftop restaurant. Council staff and the Panel supported GSA’s Clause 4.6 variation requests to height and FSR for the site, with the built form being designed to align with the desired future character of the Bay Street South precinct.

“Double Bay represents the ideal Location/Development Type to unveil the RH brand to Australia, while harmoniously integrating into the beautiful and dynamic community of Sydney’s harbourside village.” — Gary Friedman, Chairman and CEO, RH.

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The approval relates to the restoration and sympathetic refurbishment of an elegant heritage property constructed in the 1850s, designed by Hancock Architects. The approved alterations and additions will maintain the heritage significance of the site, while greatly enhancing the amenity and functionality of the existing building.

We are pleased to share the approval of the 81yarranabbe project - comprising 8 elegant, contemporary residences in Darling Point. Designed by Tzannes Architecture, the built form responds to the topography of the site and elevates amenity for future residents in this sought-after waterfront location.

GSA Planning assisted with the provision of planning advice and reports accompanying the DA for this development. The careful siting and design of the building, the contemporary materials palette, and its sympathetic landscaping by Spirit Level Designs ensures the development fits well in its built and natural context.

GSA and Antoniades Architects have made their mark, permanently, on the amended Woollahra LEP. Following our successful Planning Proposal for a Double Bay site, the new LEP has been recently gazetted with uplifted development controls. The increased heights and FSR for the site are a great win for our valued client, who can now build essential housing. Subsequently, GSA Planning have prepared the development application for our client to utilise the additional height and FSR for a new residential flat building.

This Land and Environment Court approval is for a five storey commercial development with retail tenancies at the ground floor to activate the street and laneway, and office spaces above, will be a great addition to revitalise New South Head Road. The Court supported our Clause 4.6 variation requests for Height and FSR, with the proposal responding to the evolving character of Double Bay and the precinct.

GSA is excited to announce the approval for another new stunning mixed use development in the heart of Double Bay, approved through S34 Agreement.

The new mixed use development, designed by SRH Architecture provides new retail and office space with hotel above and a stunning roof terrace overlooking the picturesque town centre. The new development responds sensitively to both frontages and skillfully responds to the desired future character of the Double Bay Town Centre.

GSA Planning worked closely with our clients and the project team to successfully gain multiple approvals for this breathtaking residence in Bellevue Hill.

GSA are proud of our extended partnership with Oxanda Education. We have provided Oxanda with our planning expertise to help secure approvals for childcare centres across multiple LGAs across Sydney.

GSA Planning have assisted with a number of development applications related to this site. Most recently, GSA worked with SB Architects to achieve an approval for a part two and part three storey residential care facility with 92 suites. The seniors housing use will provide a significant amenity benefit for surrounding properties and meet an identifiable demand in an ageing community. The subject site is well connected to local transport and is an ideal location for a residential care facility.

The development will provide a quality level of care, with generous internal and external open space areas, including extensive landscaping and a green trafficable rooftop.

GSA Planning was involved in the provision of design and development advice, and preparation of a Statement of Environmental Effects and Traffic Report, for the redevelopment of the former Vaucluse High School site. This site had approval for a seniors living development comprising self contained dwellings, car parking, landscaping and facilities for residents to maintain an active lifestyle.

This is a Court approval for a new co-living housing development located in Randwick. The development will deliver 82 rooms across six storeys, supported by communal spaces and landscaped areas. The project involves the consolidation of five existing allotments, which will facilitate much-needed additional housing, particularly for students and key workers, in walking distance to UNSW and Prince of Wales Hospital.

The proposal achieves the first approval within this recently rezoned housing investigation area, where Council sought to increase residential density in strategically identified areas.

GSA planning assisted our client in achieving approval from the Local Planning Panel for the new Ray White Offices in Double Bay, which is now complete and sits proudly on New South Head Road.

GSA Planning achieved a Court approval for this residential development in Bondi Beach, consisting of a residential flat building and two semi-detached dwellings.

We have had ongoing involvement in securing multiple DA approvals for this spectacular new residence in Vaucluse. The approvals have included the new residence with basement parking, tennis court and wellness areas, boundary adjustments, and lush landscaping by Wyer & Co. GSA successfully argued for a Clause 4.6 Variation to building height to achieve this new home for our clients.

GSA Planning helped secure an approval from the Court for this shop top housing development in Double Bay. The approval results in a five storey built form with mezzanine level, offering new high quality retail, food and beverage and commercial opportunities on the site. The overall height, bulk and scale of the proposal responds to the evolving character of both the broader Double Bay Centre and the localised New South Head Road and laneway precincts. GSA successfully justified two LEP exceedances relating to height and floor space ratio in the accompanying Clause 4.6 Variation Requests, to assist in achieving this outcome for the site.

GSA planning helped secure development approval for this 3,500 square metre site in Woollahra. The substantial residential development consists of a new residential flat building, together with sympathetic renovations and additions to the existing heritage terraces facing Oxford Street.

GSA Planning secured approval from the Land and Environment Court for this new commercial development in the heart of Double Bay. Now complete, the building offers enhanced retail and office floor space, and is a great contextual fit in the Cross and Bay Street streetscape.

GSA Planning worked closely with our clients to secure a DA approval for this stunning new residence in North Bondi.

GSA Planning secured approval from the Waverley Local Planning Panel for this stunning new apartment development in North Bondi. The development celebrates its beachfront location and will be a beautiful addition to the streetscape.

GSA are thrilled to announce another Land & Environment Court approval in Bellevue Hill. This elaborate yet leafy scheme features three residential flat buildings that showcase a high-quality, harmonious design while making a positive contribution to the local streetscape.

This exciting development provides a luxurious collection of thirty-six three & four bedroom apartments as well as penthouses across the three buildings.

GSA Planning were able to secure an approval through the Land and Environment Court for these stunning new semi-detached dwellings in Maroubra.

GSA obtained Court approval for this new residential flat building in Bondi. The proposed development will replace three dated detached single-storey dwellings formerly occupying the site with four contemporary apartments.

GSA Planning obtained Land and Environment Court approval for this shop top housing development in the heart of Bondi Beach. The development will deliver active ground floor retail and commercial space on Curlewis Street, with stunning new residences above.

GSA Planning obtained Court approval for this mixed use, commercial and residential development in Bondi Beach. The building, designed by EM BE CE, will be a stunning addition to this vibrant street.

GSA assisted the project team in achieving approval from the Land & Environment Court for this residential flat building in Rose Bay. The skilful design harmoniously blends the refurbishments to the existing heritage building with the new contemporary wings, which will revitalise the site and take advantage of the stunning harbour views.

GSA Planning helped secure Court approvals with Clause 4.6 Variations for this landmark development in the heart of Double Bay. Comprising of commercial uses on the ground floor and luxury apartments above, the development is a beautiful addition to the centre.

GSA Planning helped our clients to obtain approval for their beautiful new home in Dover Heights, designed by MHNDU.

GSA Planning helped secure multiple approvals through Council and the Court for this prestigious new development in Point Piper. Now complete, the luxurious apartments are a beautiful addition to the area.

GSA helped secure Court approval for this collection of multi-dwelling housing development in Bronte.

GSA Planning have secured multiple Council approvals for this mixed use commercial and residential development, which sits on a prominent corner location along New South Head Road.

GSA were proud to obtain approval for our valued clients, Fortis, for their commercial redevelopment in Double Bay. Sitting proudly at the corner of Guilfoyle Avenue and Bay Street, the award winning development contains the headquarters for Fortis and Pallas Capital.

We are pleased to announce the approval from Waverley Council for a new five-storey mixed use development in Rose Bay, designed by SRH Architecture.

The high-quality proposal will replace an outdated two-storey building with a well-articulated, contemporary design that includes eight residential apartments and ground floor commercial space. Importantly, the development includes affordable housing, contributing positively to the local housing supply.

The new building responds sensitively to the streetscape and is consistent with the desired future character of the Rose Bay South Local Centre.

We were pleased to obtain Court approval for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a small lot integrated housing development comprising of 27 lots with 27 dwellings within a Community Title scheme and a community lot containing an environmental protection area, roads and footpaths.

The proposal, designed by Marchese Partners, involves construction of a small lot integrated housing development with subdivision, environmental protection area and associated works.

The project team were able to navigate the unique site which included a number of ecological and bushfire constraints, to achieve a sensitive built form outcome.

GSA were able to secure Council approval for the reconstruction of this semi-detached dwelling in North Bondi. The clever contemporary design by Andrew Burges will be a beautiful addition to the street.

GSA were proud to secure approval for this complex residential development on the Rose Bay Foreshore. The approval consists of renovations to a Neville Gruzman designed heritage dwelling, demolition of an existing flat building, and construction of a new contemporary wing.

GSA helped gain approval through the Court for this new six storey shop top housing development above two basement levels. The proposal includes two retail tenancies at the ground floor level, two commercial tenancies and three residential units at the upper levels.

GSA Planning secured an approval through the Court for demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a contemporary new six storey shop top housing development above a basement level. The proposal includes three retail premises at the ground floor level that will activate the public domain and the through site link, in addition to high quality residential units at the upper levels. The development will sit harmoniously next door to our other approval on Cross Street.

We were proud to assist our long term client and friend, Luigi Rosselli, in his DA for build to rent multi-dwelling housing in Bondi Junction. The now completed residences recently featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, where the development was commended for showcasing sustainable and efficient design and building practices.

GSA Planning secured approval from Council for a wellness area addition to this existing mediterranean home inRose Bay.GSA Planning secured approval from Council for a wellness area addition to this existing mediterranean home in Rose Bay.

GSA Planning helped achieve an approval for this apartment building redevelopment on a challenging site with existing use rights in Bellevue Hill.

We are thrilled to announce a recent approval from Randwick Council for a new three storey dwelling.

Skillfully designed by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, the residence thoughtfully responds to the sloping topography, inviting natural light into every level of the dwelling. The integration of a warm, earthy palette of materials harmonises beautifully with its natural surroundings.

GSA Planning secured approval from Council for this stunning new residence in Vaucluse, designed by Luigi Rosselli.

GSA is excited to announce this approval received from Randwick City Council for a multi-dwelling housing development in Clovelly.

Skillfully designed by PBD Architects, this contemporary development will not only enhance the local streetscape but maintains positive relationships with surrounding neighbours.

GSA is pleased to announce this approval for a new five storey apartment building in Mosman, designed by PBD Architects.