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NPPF changes – Does the new grey belt designation make your site viable again?

The Labour government’s recent overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has introduced a number of reforms aimed at…

PWA supports Moto with plans for new motorway services in Preston

Plans have been submitted for a new motorway services area on the outskirts Preston, the first facility of its kind…

Plans submitted for high-quality retirement scheme in Hackney

PWA has submitted plans for a transformative new retirement scheme in Hackney, London. Benabo Court will provide 72 high-quality, affordable…

PWA supports wildlife park with plans to double up as outdoor wedding venue

PWA Planning has supported Bowland Wild Boar Park, a 62-acre wildlife park located in the Forest of Bowland, with plans…

Join the PWA Planning team as a Senior Planner

Vacancy: Senior Planner  We have an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, based in the Guild…

PWA supports Russell Martin Foundation with planning consent for new sports hub

PWA Planning has helped gain planning consent for a new football facility and community space in Brighton on behalf of…

PWA team lends a hand restoring local gardens

The team at PWA Planning donned their waterproofs once again for its annual volunteering and teambuilding day, this time to…
Chorley magistrates court redevelopment

Green light for new apartments in Chorley town centre

Plans to create 52 apartments with ground floor commercial space on the site of former court buildings in Chorley town…

PWA chosen to progress eight Battery Energy Storage Schemes for Root-Power

Energy Planning, part of the PWA Group, has been appointed by Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developer Root-Power to progress…
Story Homes

PWA supports Story Homes with approval for 281 new homes in Preston

PWA Planning has helped its client Story Homes to gain planning approval for a development of 281 new homes in…

Labour’s proposed National Planning Policy Framework – What’s involved?

The recently elected Labour government has unveiled a draft rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for consultation. This…

PWA launches annual football tournament to support local charity

PWA Planning held its first official Heartbeat Charity Tournament, a five-a-side football competition held in order to raise money for…

Exploring the next steps for developers under the new Labour government

Following chancellor Rachel Reeves' first major speech on 8 July, there has been significant interest regarding the Labour government's plans…

Election 2024 – What the parties are saying on key planning and development issues

As the 2024 UK General Election approaches, PWA Planning’s Matthew Wyatt, has taken a closer look at the manifestos of…

Can I appeal against a planning enforcement notice?

Planning director Dan Hughes looks at the issue of enforcement notices and options for appealing them. What is a planning…

Do I need planning permission for a children’s home?

Josh Hellawell, associate at PWA Planning, discusses the issue of when planning permission is required to provide supported living accommodation…