
Are lower land values driving a residential boom?
In his latest commentary on residential planning issues, Paul Walton looks at the land values in the North West and…

Are ‘city living’ projects viable in provincial towns?
In our latest Q&A on the big issues in residential development, PWA Planning director Paul Walton discusses the viability of…

What does the future hold for rural housing development?
In our latest Q&A on the big issues in residential development, PWA Planning director Paul Walton offers his thoughts on…

Why party political housebuilding pledges are meaningless
Paul Walton, a director at North West planning consultants PWA Planning, explains why parties’ manifesto pledges on new homes need…

The forces shaping UK housebuilding in 2017
Paul Walton, a director at North West planning consultants PWA Planning, summarises the major policy announcements and other external factors…

Maximising land values at compulsory purchase
Landowners facing compulsory purchase can get fairer compensation by obtaining a certificate of appropriate alternative development (CAAD). Paul Walton explains…

Stadium planning: How to win public support
New stadium planning and development can be a contentious issue for fans and communities alike, not to mention local planning…

How do I get planning permission for equestrian facilities?
Joshua Hellawell explains the rules and offers his top tips for securing planning permission for equestrian facilities. As with most…

Free school planning permission – How easy is it?
Radical reforms mean people wanting to open free schools can bypass traditional planning consent. However, the changes have often met…

Can I build housing on a flood plain?
A number of high profile flooding incidents have put housing development under the microscope. Daniel Hughes explains why building on…

Do I need to include starter homes in my development?
The Starter Homes initiative has again been defeated in the House of Lords, but the government is unlikely to concede…

Is it time to rename the bungalow?
The word ‘bungalow’ evokes images of elderly communities, far removed from lively homes on modern developments. But single storey homes…

Building on green belt land: Is it viable for your development?
The often emotive issue of green belt development has again roused sensitives following a landmark court ruling. But will the…

Why planning advice is vital for growing businesses
Almost every aspect of expanding a business’s operational footprint involves a requirement for planning advice. Paul Walton, a director at…

Is the government’s homes target feasible?
The housing shortage will only be tackled if central government stops blaming the planning system and starts collaborating with local…