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…
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…
Can investment zones really streamline the planning process?
Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, explains the government’s proposed enterprise zones and asks whether they can really deliver a…
Will the new Transport for the North plan work?
Transport for the North recently launched a consultation on its freight and logistics strategy which aims to stimulate growth in…
Can energy storage help UK meet carbon reduction targets?
As part of the planning process for energy storage developments, we are required to justify the environmental benefits of such…
Changes to battery storage planning law explained
Energy companies and battery storage developers in the UK can now bypass the national planning process when developing large scale…
Extending flats upwards – the new permitted development right explained
A number of new permitted development rights have recently been introduced by government. One of the earlier changes, the upward…
Making the most of summer – What’s changed in planning and construction following coronavirus?
Following the government announcement about the further easing of lockdown from July 4, our senior planner Matt Wyatt rounds up…
Planning sector can lead economic recovery – opinion from Paul Walton
Like anyone working in the property world for a certain length of time, you get used to how quickly things…
Do I need a Lawful Development Certificate?
A lawful development certificate is an extremely useful planning tool – especially where permitted development rights are concerned, as Daniel…
What are ‘First Homes’ and will the scheme work?
Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, looks at the recently announced First Homes scheme and what the wider implications could…
Can Brownfield Land Registers solve the housing crisis?
Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, discusses the role of Brownfield Land Registers and whether brownfield sites can deliver the…
How to keep a planning permission alive
Dan Hughes, associate at PWA Planning, explains more about the time limit on planning permissions and assesses the options for…
Should I apply for Permission in Principle?
Dan Hughes, associate at PWA Planning, explains the recently introduced planning consent route of Permission in Principle and how it…
Energy storage land suitability – It’s all about the grid connection
Louise Leyland, associate at PWA Planning, explains some of the common energy storage land and planning obstacles and why having…