Best Planning Solicitors in Reading

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    Planning work covers how land and buildings are used, changed or built upon, from submitting planning applications to challenging decisions. A solicitor practising planning in England acts for individuals, homeowners or community groups, and may liaise with a local planning authority, gather technical and environmental information, negotiate planning obligations, prepare and respond to objections, and handle appeals to the Planning Inspectorate if permission is refused or conditions are imposed. The work often turns on deadlines, policy compliance, and the impact on nearby land and communities.

    1

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,613 Reviews

    1,447 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (913)Purchase and Sale (311)Remortgaging (161)

    Cherry Riddlesdin Leads the Planning team Cherry Riddlesdin Partner - Head of Conveyancing
    Lisa PottsDaniel BrooksEmily SmithGill Mealor Works with Lisa Potts and 4 more
    “Poole Alcock have been great from start to finish, we have used them a couple of times previously and always use the same solicitors. They are very patient when the inevitable hick ups crop up, and make the process very simple. Always responding and keeping us well informed, it’s very reassuring from a consumers point of view. Special mention to Sophie, and James who we always choice to deal with. ”
    A client review matching your search · about James Williams
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Parfitt Cresswell Limited

    4.8 855 Reviews

    290 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (223)Purchase and Sale (92)Transfer of title (9)

    Free initial advice
    3

    Clifton Ingram LLP

    4.9 987 Reviews

    746 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (658)Purchase and Sale (279)New home purchases and sales (30)

    4

    Herrington Carmichael

    4.9 937 Reviews

    494 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (319)New home purchases and sales (170)Purchase and Sale (126)

    Free initial advice
    5

    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    273 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (195)Purchase and Sale (160)New home purchases and sales (19)

    6

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,814 Reviews

    11 Planning reviews

    What Planning clients highlight

    • patient and helpful
    • clear communication
    • professional and knowledgeable
    • compassionate and supportive

    4.8 from 4,814 client reviews

    “I arranged to speak to Andrew Campbell to discuss an on-going domestic issue linked to a property. Throughout the meeting Andrew was attentive, made sure he fully understood the situation, and my concerns, while providing a detailed breakdown of options available to me. At no time did I feel pushed into a course of action. Overall the service I recieved was excellent.”
    A client review matching your search · about Andrew Campbell
    • Speaks
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren LawThe Law Society
    7

    Blandy & Blandy Solicitors

    4.9 910 Reviews

    281 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (245)Purchase and Sale (110)New home purchases and sales (11)

    9

    Boyes Turner LLP

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    4.9 415 Reviews

    185 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (115)Purchase and Sale (109)New home purchases and sales (8)

    William Nassau-Lake Leads the Planning team William Nassau-Lake Partner and Head of Development & House Building
    Mark AppletonDerek ChingSteph RichardsCaitlin Treacy Works with Mark Appleton and 4 more
    “Kerry and Sally couldn’t have provided a more exemplary service. This is the second house purchase through Boyes Turner and it had a very complicated planning point which needed to be sorted before we could exchange. Kerry dealt with this calmly and confidently, making sure we were protected fully. We could not recommend them highly enough. We have placed all our legal requirements with them. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Kerry Pardoe
    • Clear communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeClinical NegligencePersonal InjuryThe Law Society
    10

    Turpin & Miller LLP

    5.0 447 Reviews

    12 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Possession and repossession proceedings (3)Tenant Eviction (3)

    12

    Platinum Solicitors Ltd

    5.0 256 Reviews

    178 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (146)Purchase and Sale (86)New home purchases and sales (7)

    13

    Rowberry Morris Thames Valley LLP

    4.9 449 Reviews

    150 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (135)Residential Conveyancing (31)

    14

    Blake Morgan LLP

    4.9 89 Reviews

    23 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (21)Purchase and Sale (6)

    15

    IBB Crime with HAL Solicitors

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    4.9 88 Reviews

    3 Planning reviews

    Andrew Lindsay Leads the Planning team Andrew Lindsay Partner
    Ania LindsayCarol Connolly Works with Ania Lindsay and 1 more
    “Thank you for representing us in our case against the council. We are really grateful that the judge recommended your company’s services and we met you. You were excellent throughout the whole process since day one. Explained the procedure the law, the penalties every detail thoroughly and in a manner that we understand. The day at court was really impressive and even though there was lack of accounts and clarity of events from our side, you kept calm and put the facts to the judge in a very eloquent manner. The result is a proof of your work. It was far better than our expectations. Thank you for everything and we wish you all the success in the future. God forbid, if we ever get into any legal mess again, you will be our first port of call. Thanks and good luck.”
    A client review matching your search · about Martin Crawford-Brown
    • Excellent advocacy
    • Caring solicitor
    • Clear explanations
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    16

    Gateley Plc

    4.8 218 Reviews

    32 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (27)Residential Conveyancing (25)

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