Business Details
19 Years
experience
Chartered Planning & Architectural Consultants Oxfordshire
AKT Planning + Architecture is a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in planning and architectural services for the built environment. Based in South Oxfordshire, we serve clients across the Home Counties and M40 corridor, with additional projects nationwide. Our team comprises Chartered Town Planners and Architects who prioritise client collaboration to deliver successful outcomes. We combine over 25 years' experience in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors with a commitment to environmental responsibility and financial pragmatism.Our services include site appraisals, planning applications, building control, and project management, supported by memberships of the Royal Town Planning Institute and Royal Institute of British Architects. We maintain a professional yet approachable service style while exceeding client expectations through detailed attention to communication and regulatory compliance.
Services
Residential Planning
Commercial Architecture
Listed Building Consent
Building Control
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Chartered Members of both RTPI and RIBA professional institutions
- 25+ years combined experience in residential, commercial and industrial sectors
- Integrated planning and architectural services under one roof
- Specialist expertise in Listed Building Consent and conservation areas
- Project management from initial concept to regulatory approval
Associations and certifications
- Royal Town Planning Institute
- Royal Institute of British Architects
Services
Residential Planning
Specialist residential planning services covering new builds, extensions, and conversions. We prepare detailed planning applications, manage local authority negotiations, and resolve enforcement issues. Our expertise ensures compliance with current regulations while maximising development potential for private homeowners and developers.
Commercial Architecture
End-to-end commercial architecture solutions for retail, office, and industrial developments. Services include feasibility studies, design proposals, and regulatory compliance. We focus on functional spaces that balance commercial viability with environmental considerations, working closely with clients to achieve business objectives.
Listed Building Consent
Expert guidance for working with protected structures. We navigate complex conservation requirements, prepare detailed heritage impact assessments, and secure necessary approvals. Our experience covers historic buildings across Oxfordshire, ensuring preservation while enabling appropriate modernisation.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management from initial concept to completion. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. Our approach minimises risks while maintaining quality standards across residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Building Control
Building regulation compliance services covering technical approvals and construction phase monitoring. We provide energy efficiency assessments (SAP/SBEM), environmental impact advice, and certification. Our expertise ensures projects meet current standards while maintaining design integrity.
People
Paul King
Director & Chartered Architect
Founded AKT in 2007 after 25+ years' experience with national practices and BMW Group projects. Plymouth University graduate specialising in residential and commercial architecture, with expertise in regulatory compliance and project delivery.
Sarah King
Director & Chartered Town Planner
Joined AKT in 2009 with 20+ years' planning experience from local authority and private sectors. Oxford Brookes graduate specialising in planning applications, appeals, and strategic land allocations, previously senior planning officer at multiple district councils.
Questions
What planning services do you offer?
We provide full planning services including site appraisals, applications, appeals, enforcement advice, and Listed Building Consent across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily serving Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and the M40 corridor, with projects throughout England.
Are you qualified professionals?
Yes, we are Chartered Members of both the Royal Town Planning Institute and Royal Institute of British Architects.
What building regulations services do you provide?
We handle Building Regulation approvals, energy efficiency assessments (SAP/SBEM), and environmental impact compliance for all project types.
Can you manage complete development projects?
Yes, we offer end-to-end project management including team coordination, budget control, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
