Louise Leyland strengthens PWA Planning team
PWA Planning has appointed experienced chartered town planner Louise Leyland to its growing team. Louise joins the team of Lancashire…
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…
Two rural housing approvals for PWA Planning
North West planning consultancy PWA Planning has won approval for two new housing schemes in rural locations near Preston, Lancashire.…
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…
PWA wins planning consent for new children’s nursery
Plans to build a new day nursery in Preston to accommodate up to 120 children have been given the go…
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…
PWA submits fresh plans for Preston tram scheme
Plans to create a congestion-busting tram network in Preston are back on the table. Preston Trampower has re-submitted proposals to…
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…
How to get planning permission for housing development
There are many ways to give your development project its best possible chance of success in the complex world of…
PWA wins planning consent for Scunthorpe United stadium plans
Plans to create a 12,000 all-seater stadium for Scunthorpe United as part of the £1.2bn Lincolnshire Lakes development have been…
Does my development need an Environmental Impact Assessment?
Green issues have never been higher on the government’s agenda and developers with planning proposals that have environmental implications should…
PWA Planning appoints three new staff
Lancashire-based planning consultancy PWA Planning has appointed three new staff to support continued growth at the firm. Josh Hellawell has…
PWA helps with plans for £100m Eco Park
PWA Planning has submitted plans on behalf of green energy company Ecotricity for the creation of a £100m Eco Park…