Planning, Development, Collaboration.
We work with the private, public, and voluntary sectors to help them navigate the planning system. Whether you're looking to build a house, plan an urban extension, erect a wind farm, or prepare a neighbourhood plan, we can help.
Our Story
Squires Planning is an independent town planning consultancy with offices covering the South East & London, & Thames Valley regions. We love to find simple solutions to complex planning challenges.
Andrew (our Managing Director) established Squires Planning in April 2019 in his home office at Squires Cottage. Since then the company has grown and the team is now accommodated at our three offices in Gatwick/Crawley, Greater London and Swindon. Our team of qualified planners now work on an ever increasing range of projects for an expanding client base. Why not be part of our journey?
Our Services
Specialist Town and Country Planning Consultancy.
We provide professional planning services including consultancy, planning application, development appraisals, planning policy, landowner advice and much more throughout England and Wales.
Applications & Consents
We prepare, submit and manage applications for all types of development - however large or small.
Appeals
We can review a refused application and if we believe there is a fair chance of success, appeal the refusal on your behalf.
Policy & Research
We work with LPA's, Parish Council's and other local groups to write, and prepare evidence to support, planning policy. We also assist with other policy/research matters.
Site Promotion
Looking to secure an allocation for development? Let us put your land forward to the relevant Council in its best light.
Engagement & Consultations
We manage, host and attend engagement programmes designed to reach a wide cross-section of a community.
Representations
We prepare and submit representations from individuals, landowners, and organisations in response to emerging planning policy, or applications by others.
Enforcement
Have you found yourself in trouble with your Local Planning Authority because you have completed unauthorised development? We can help you to fight enforcement action or regularise the situation.
General Advice
If you know what you want to do, but not sure how best to achieve it, we can offer impartial and honest advice on your optimum way forward. We also provide ad-hoc advice on planning matters to a number of clients.
Our Values
We want to be your planning consultancy of choice.
To achieve this, we think you should know what we stand for. See our company values by clicking below.
Some of Our Clients
Established 2019
Our professional integrity is our strength. We provide honest, reliable and trustworthy advice.
News & Updates
Some useful nuggets of information from us to you.
Solar panels for residential and commercial properties: a planning guide
A free guide explaining the planning routes for residential and commercial solar panels While many...
How will the August 2026 NPPF affect your neighbourhood plan?
A free briefing note from Squires Planning on the transitional arrangements, the new policies and what...
Have your say in the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan 2044 scoping consultation
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has opened its Local Plan scoping consultation, giving...
Will Government’s pause on local planning reform leave developers in limbo?
Plans for local government reform in England have been put on hold, and in some cases scrapped...
Careers at Squires Planning
Interested in working with us?
If you fancy joining a new, fresh planning consultancy working on a range of exciting projects then why not get in touch? We're always on the look out for amazing talent to help our clients.
Expert People
Passionate People on Our Team
All our professional staff are experienced and qualified town planners who are registered with the Royal Town Planning Institute. They're great at what they do. What's more, they also love what they do.
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The legal bit
© 2026 Squires Planning Ltd. Squires Planning is the trading name of Squires Planning Ltd. Registered in England & Wales, Company no. 11917764. VAT no. 322712632. Registered office is Home Farm, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AX.
Get in touch
Contact us for a confidential chat about your project.
South East & London - 01293 978200
Thames Valley - 01793 570830
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