At PWA Planning, we provide specialist planning and environmental consultancy for all type and scale of project, including more complex developments. We advise developers, landowners, and public sector clients from feasibility through delivery, covering major applications, public consultation, appeals, and Environmental Impact Assessments to ensure projects are robust, compliant, and achievable.
Our services support developments where planning, stakeholder engagement, and environmental considerations are key. We specialise in strategic planning for larger development sites (commercial and residential) and energy projects, helping to support clients to deliver commercially viable schemes.
We provide expert support for planning applications across commercial, housing, energy, sport & leisure, and transport projects. From site appraisal and strategy to submission and negotiation, we manage the full planning process. Where applications face challenges, we guide clients through appeals, hearings, and inquiries, presenting robust evidence to achieve the best possible outcome.
There are several types of planning application. These include:
Outline and full planning applications
Listed building and conservation area applications
Reserved matters submissions
Change of use applications
Discharge and variation of planning conditions
Lawful development certificates
Effective engagement is essential for major developments. We support and help deliver public consultation strategies that support transparency, address stakeholder concerns and strengthen planning outcomes. This includes managing exhibitions, consultations, feedback analysis and reporting.
Our consultants also represent clients at planning appeals, hearings and public inquiries, coordinating expert evidence and presenting clear, well-reasoned cases. This integrated approach ensures consistency between consultation, application, and appeal stages.
We provide expert advice on all aspects of Environmental Impact Assessment, from screening and scoping to preparing Environmental Statements. PWA has achieved and maintains the industry recognised ISEP EIA Quality Mark, which recognises the efforts we make in maintaining the highest quality in EIA work. We work closely with technical specialists, local authorities, and consultees, and help to manage environmental risk and ensure compliance, particularly for large-scale infrastructure, energy, and mixed-use projects.
The services we can provide include:
Pre-screening advice to determine whether an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is required
Efficient management of the EIA ‘screening’ and ‘scoping’ stages to facilitate delivery of accurate and complete Environmental Statements
Robust EIA and ES reporting in conjunction with various technical consultants
Management of the EIA development proposals through to determination
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