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Planning approved for job-creating toy factory in Lancashire

Planning permission has been secured for new toy manufacturing, assembly and storage facility in Lancashire that will create up to…

Changes to permitted development legislation – What you need to know

On 30 April 2024, the government announced a number of changes to the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order.…

Join the PWA Planning team as a Planner or Assistant Planner

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

Join the PWA Planning team as a Project Administrator

Vacancy: Project Administrator We have an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, based in the Guild…
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Energy Planning team debates the key issues at Grid & Storage 2024

Members of our Energy Planning team have been involved in a high-level debate on combining renewables and storage at a…
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PWA Planning set for growth as part of NFU’s commercial arm

We're delighted to update our clients, consultancy partners and wider stakeholders on some important PWA Planning news. PWA Planning Group…
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New Blackpool FC training ground moves closer following planning consent

Blackpool Football Club’s plans to create a modern training facility for its first team and academy have taken a giant…

PWA gains green light for 27 affordable new homes in Wigan

Plans to create a scheme of new affordable homes on the site of a former social club in Wigan have…

PWA toasts further hospitality planning successes for Amber Taverns

PWA Planning has helped leading pub group Amber Taverns secure planning permission for another heritage-focused hospitality venue in the North…

PWA gains double planning approval for new homes in Chorley

Two planning applications led by PWA that will create new homes within the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, have been approved…

Double appointment strengthens PWA Planning team

PWA Planning has expanded its team with two new appointments. Edward James joins PWA as senior planner, following four years…
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Plans submitted for Guild Tower office to resi conversion

A vacant 15-storey office block in Preston city centre is set to be transformed into 115 city living apartments under…
Yorkshire energy storage

Planning approval secured for South Yorkshire battery energy storage scheme

Plans to create a battery energy storage scheme (BESS) on a remote rural site in Barnsley, South Yorkshire have been…
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PWA achieves consent for new low-carbon affordable homes in Cumbrian town

Plans to create an exemplar low-carbon community in Cumbria featuring 75 new affordable homes will be approved following a successful…
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Increase in planning application fees from December 2023 – What you need to know

New legislation to increase planning application fees in England takes effect on December 6. Graeme Thorpe, associate at PWA Planning,…
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PWA Planning wins place on Anchor’s national development framework

PWA Planning has been awarded a place on major four-year development framework run by one of England’s largest providers of…