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…
Full, outline or reserved matters? The different types of planning application explained
Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, explains the different types of planning application and how these fit into the overall…
Are retirement developments suitable for your land opportunity?
In our latest planning and development Q&A, Lydia Harper looks at the potential growth of the retirement living sector and…
What is a five year housing land supply?
Paul Walton, director of PWA Planning, explains the five year housing land supply principle and why it could be crucial…
Energy storage planning – Is 2019 set to be a record year?
Louise Leyland, associate at PWA Planning, looks at the issue of energy storage planning and how the sector might develop…
What are Lancashire’s residential hotspots?
In our latest Q&A on the North West land and property market, director Paul Walton examines what are the Lancashire's…
What is a ‘call for sites’ and how should I respond?
Paul Walton, a director at North West planning consultants PWA Planning, answers some frequently asked questions on what is means…