GSA Planning is a First Tier consultancy firm. We have collaborated with George and the team to obtain many planning and development approvals, often via the Land and Environment Court of NSW. George is widely regarded as a pre-eminent town planning expert witness, with a command of complex policies, practice and evidence, and persuasive expert opinion. Every project benefits from open communication, reliability and an unwavering commitment to meeting critical deadlines. The firm’s track record speaks for itself. We look forward to many more years of successful collaboration.

For over a decade, GSA Planning has delivered extraordinary outcomes for us in complex matters across residential and commercial developments. With a 100 percent success rate on our matters, and similarly for their other clients, it’s no wonder GSA is regarded as the pre-eminent firm in Sydney. For the best strategic advice and pathways to success, look no further than GSA Planning and their Managing Director, George Karavanas.

We have worked with GSA Planning for many years and continue to be impressed by their professionalism and expertise. Their prompt communication, results-driven approach and attention to detail make every interaction seamless. The team’s knowledge and reliability provide great confidence, and it’s always a positive experience collaborating with them. We highly value the relationship and look forward to many more years together.

We have worked with George and the GSA team for many years, across both small and large projects, and always experience a smooth and professional process. They guide us through every step of town planning, making complex requirements clear and manageable. Thanks to their expertise, our projects move forward with confidence and success.

Clutch has had the pleasure of working with GSA Planning across all ten of our residential and mixed-use projects in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Their strategic advice, clear communication and proactive approach have been instrumental in guiding our developments through complex approvals with confidence and efficiency. They remain a trusted and valued partner.

Addenbrooke has worked with GSA across several residential, commercial and marine projects, and they consistently bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to town planning. Their advice is clear, commercially minded and always delivered with a collaborative spirit, making complex planning pathways far more efficient and enjoyable.

George and the GSA team are synonymous with successful planning outcomes. His knowledge, experience, connections, results and approachability speak for themselves. George is a gentleman and remains the primary go-to consultant for development planning, both before and after site acquisition.

Highly recommend. I’ve referred George and his team to many clients and the feedback is always excellent. They’re an outstanding team who truly know their field. In 35 years, I’ve never encountered anyone as thorough, up to date, professional and available when it comes to navigating planning and legislation. An invaluable resource, a must-have in the planning stage of any home or project.

We’ve worked with GSA for many years. Their expertise has been invaluable in navigating complex planning situations across multiple localities, consistently delivering thorough, impressive solutions. We encourage our clients to engage GSA early, knowing we can rely on them to think laterally and provide not only planning knowledge but strategic and practical input. I appreciate their clear and decisive opinions in a nuanced, evolving field. George has built a talented team who bring steady expertise and reliability to every project while remaining genuinely enjoyable to collaborate with.

I first met George through our shared love of the beautiful game, and since then we’ve built a strong collaboration grounded in his integrity, knowledge and philotimo, qualities that make him and GSA Planning a real force in the field. Antoniades Architects has achieved outstanding results working with GSA, thanks to their ability to navigate complex planning issues and their strong relationships with local government. It’s been a pleasure working with George and the team, and we look forward to many more wins together.

I’ve worked with George and the GSA team for 20 years. George has an instinctive talent for identifying planning opportunities and potential challenges in every project. He’s a relationship-based planner, respected across multiple Sydney councils and backed by a highly competent, passionate team. His track record in the NSW Land and Environment Court speaks for itself, and I’d have no hesitation recommending GSA for any project, big or small.

We’ve worked with George and the GSA team for over twenty years. Whether it’s early design input or navigating tough negotiations, George’s advice is always solid, calm and to the point. His team is responsive and works tirelessly for the right outcome. Together, we’ve delivered countless results and immense value for our clients.

I’ve worked with George for over 20 years, during which he’s become both a trusted planning consultant and a respected peer. He consistently delivers results, in Council or in Court, with professionalism, integrity and a collaborative approach. Working with George and the GSA team is always an enjoyable experience.

GSA Planning truly lives up to its name. They don’t just write excellent planning reports, they see the obstacles ahead and actually plan for them, which is rare. In the many complicated matters we’ve worked on over the years, the team has always shown such a high level of integrity that I find them inspirational. And they’re easy and fun to work with. Always.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with GK, in various capacities, for over 20 years. In that time he’s grown from a baby planner to one of the best in his field. Like other industry leaders, he keeps improving, growing and learning, but his greatest evolution is his ability to spot talent and nurture them. GK is nothing without the team at GSA Planning, from senior staff to junior interns, they all aspire to be great and GK facilitates this. I look forward to continuing my relationship with GK and his team and wish them all the best moving forward.

My association with GSA Planning spans over twenty-five years. We’ve worked together on many projects where careful integration of planning and heritage is essential. I’ve particularly enjoyed working with George Karavanas for his deep planning insight, strong negotiation skills and experience in the Land and Environment Court. I’m consistently impressed by the quality of GSA’s advice and their ability to secure highly satisfactory approvals.

We’ve worked with George and his amazing team for over 20 years. They’re a professional group of planners, proficient in local planning and Land and Environment Court matters. George and his friendly team have supported our studio across everything, lodging applications, attending panel discussions, briefing Counsel, and appearing in section 34 conferences and full hearings. We highly recommend George and the GSA team.

GSA has grown in our esteem over two decades, thanks to the intelligence and skill of the founding directors and their talented team, and their ability to navigate the complexities of NSW planning legislation. George is known for his responsiveness and for bringing together a capable, efficient team. He’s highly respected across the councils we work with. We recommend George and GSA wholeheartedly, though a small part of us wishes we could keep them to ourselves.