Squires Planning

Squires Planning operates as an independent town planning consultancy, established in April 2019 by its Managing Director, Andrew. The firm commenced its operations from a home office located at Squires Cottage. Since its inception, the company has experienced growth, leading to the establishment of two dedicated offices to accommodate its expanding team and client base. The company's operations are primarily focused across the South East & London and Thames Valley regions.

Squires Planning maintains its head office just outside Gatwick and Crawley, serving projects throughout the South East and London. Additionally, the firm's Swindon office extends its services to the Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The consultancy delivers its range of professional planning services across England and Wales. Squires Planning is dedicated to assisting clients from the private, public, and voluntary sectors in navigating the complexities of the planning system.

The firm aims to identify straightforward solutions for intricate planning challenges, with a core passion for shaping improved environments. The company prides itself on its independence, operating without affiliations to other disciplines. This independent stance allows Squires Planning to consistently act in the best interests of its clients, facilitating the selection of project teams and inputs tailored to each individual scheme. The firm's approach involves partnering with clients, advocating for their projects, and unlocking opportunities while balancing ambition, practicality, and sustainability.

The team at Squires Planning comprises a blend of experienced professionals, including Chartered Town Planners and support staff. Each member contributes specific expertise and shares a commitment to delivering excellence and fostering collaborative relationships with clients. The company offers a comprehensive suite of specialist town and country planning consultancy services. These services encompass the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications for various types of development, alongside providing development appraisals and landowner advice.

Further services provided by Squires Planning include expertise in planning policy, where the firm collaborates with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), Parish Councils, and other local groups to formulate and support planning policy. The company also assists with appeals, reviewing refused applications and representing clients if a reasonable chance of success is identified. Site promotion is another key area, involving the presentation of land to relevant councils for development allocation. The firm manages, hosts, and participates in engagement programmes designed to reach a broad cross-section of communities, and prepares and submits representations on behalf of individuals, landowners, and organisations in response to emerging planning policy or applications.

Additionally, Squires Planning offers general advice, providing impartial guidance on optimal pathways for clients' projects and ad-hoc advice on various planning matters.