Reading includes the town centre, Caversham, and Earley. Planning focuses on urban growth, residential extensions, and commercial development. Known for office districts, historic streets, and riverside areas, planning balances modernisation with heritage preservation.
In the last year Reading decided 635 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 84% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 43% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Reading performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Reading includes the town centre, Caversham, and Earley. Planning focuses on urban growth, residential extensions, and commercial development. Known for office districts, historic streets, and riverside areas, planning balances modernisation with heritage preservation.
In the last year Reading decided 635 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 84% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 43% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Reading performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
