Lara
Reynolds is an Planner specialising in Central London

Lara is a passionate Town Planner with over five years of experience across the planning systems of England and New South Wales, Australia. She has delivered complex projects within heritage-sensitive contexts, operational public institutions and multi-site estates. In Australia, Lara contributed to major developments, including hospitals, cultural institutions and waterfront redevelopments.

Since joining Montagu Evans in August 2025, she has supported the Central London Planning Team on high-profile projects spanning residential, office, retail, and hospitality sectors. Her expertise includes navigating planning policy in Central London (Zones 1–3), coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and preparing and submitting complex planning applications, including full and listed building consent applications.

Lara combines strategic insight with technical precision to help clients achieve their development objectives while ensuring compliance with planning and heritage requirements.

Key skills

• Expert in Central London planning policy and heritage-sensitive projects
• Coordination and delivery of complex planning applications (full and listed building consent)
• Preparation of planning strategies and appraisals for multi-site estates
• Stakeholder engagement and management of pre-application processes
• Advising on redevelopment opportunities and risk mitigation