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Green light for 123 new homes in Longridge

Planning permission has been granted for a development that will create 123 new homes in Longridge. The scheme is set…

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…

Green light for new seaside hotel in St Annes

Planning permission has been granted for an award-winning hotel company to extend and refurbish two neighbouring St Annes hotels to…

Plans passed for 15 affordable rent apartments in Birkenhead

Planning permission has been granted for a new housing development that will create 15 new affordable apartments in Rock Ferry,…

PWA Planning expands team with new recruit James

PWA Planning has expanded its team with the appointment of James Halsey. James has joined the firm as an assistant…

PWA supports Community Gateway with planning for new Preston homes

Planning permission has been granted for a scheme of 233 new homes by Community Gateway Association in North West Preston.…

PWA advises on Bridlington pub transformation

A vacant Marks and Spencer site in the Yorkshire town of Bridlington has been transformed into a bustling new pub,…

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…

PWA supports AFC Fylde on new Mill Farm stand and community sports plan

Plans have been revealed for a new stand and indoor training Dome at AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm Sports Village home…

PWA backs drive to improve Lancashire literacy

PWA Planning has thrown its backing behind a charity which is helping close the literacy skills gap in Preston. Read…

Green light for £13m scheme of new homes in Elswick

PWA Planning has helped secure approval for a £13m scheme of 50 new homes in Elswick, Fylde. The Chapel Mill…

PWA supports Mulbury and Great Places on new Higher Blackley affordable homes scheme

Plans for a new development of 25 homes in Manchester’s Higher Blackley district have progressed after the site was acquired…

Promotion for town planner Matt at PWA

PWA Planning has invested in the future with the promotion of experienced town planner Matthew Wyatt. Matthew, who is originally…

Go-ahead for Fulwood Central retail park extension

Plans to further extend Fulwood Central retail park with a mixed-use scheme of retail, commercial, co-working space and a food…

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…

PWA wins planning appeal over ‘Protected Land’ application

PWA has helped gain planning approval for a small housing development after winning a planning appeal in a case involving…