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 652 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 42% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Reading performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about 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 652 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 42% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Reading performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
