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PWA Planning wins place on Anchor’s national development framework

PWA Planning has been awarded a place on major four-year development framework run by one of England’s largest providers of…

PWA team supports Brockholes Nature Reserve with volunteering day

The PWA Planning team has supported one of the North West’s largest nature reserves to protect and enhance wildlife habitats…

Planning secured for new energy storage scheme in Burnley

Planning permission has been granted for a new battery energy storage scheme (BESS) on a brownfield site in Burnley. Energy…

PWA supports expansion for world-renowned Lancashire manufacturer

PWA Planning has helped a world-leading Lancashire-based manufacturer achieve planning consent for a new multi-million-pound production facility. Fort Vale Engineering,…

Nutrient neutrality rules in England – What are the latest developments?

The UK government’s proposed relaxation of rules on nutrient neutrality in England have received a setback. Our director of planning…
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Getting planning permission for long duration energy storage

New technologies to enable longer duration energy storage offer much-needed optimism in the race to Net Zero, but they may…

Battery energy storage and fire safety – what’s changed in the new planning guidelines for renewables?

The UK government has updated its Planning Policy Guidance on renewables to include a section on the development of battery…

PWA Planning promotes Josh to associate

North West planning consultancy PWA Planning has promoted senior planner Josh Hellawell to the role of associate. Josh, who joined…

PWA secures green light for Paisley battery energy storage facility

Planning permission has been granted for a new battery energy storage scheme on a brownfield site in Paisley, Scotland, which…

PWA Planning grows team with trio of appointments

North West planning consultancy PWA Planning has expanded its team with three new appointments.  Sharon Thomas has joined the firm…

Energy Planning specialists help TagEnergy gain approval for 100MW BESS scheme in Dorset

Clean energy enterprise TagEnergy has been granted planning approval to create a new 100MW battery energy storage facility near Shaftesbury…

Plans submitted for 27 new affordable homes in Wigan

A planning application has been submitted to create affordable homes on the site of a former social club in Wigan.…
The PWA Planning team has grown with the appointment of Rico Man and Robert Palmer - pictured in the PWA office in Preston.

Double appointment expands PWA Planning team

North West planning consultancy PWA Planning has grown its team by appointing two new assistant planners. Rico Man will support…

Join the PWA Planning team as a Planner or Graduate Planner

Vacancy: Planner/Graduate Planner We have an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, based in the Guild…
Dan Hughes and Paul Walton at the PWA office

PWA promotes Dan to planning director

PWA Planning has promoted associate Dan Hughes to the position of planning director. Dan joined the firm as a senior…
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PWA Planning helps get green light for £30m Skeeby solar farm

PWA Planning has helped to secure planning permission for a £30m renewable energy scheme in Skeeby, North Yorkshire, on behalf…