PWA welcomes three new colleagues to support growth plans
PWA Planning is proud to welcome three new additions to the team to support our ongoing growth and development. Jake Challinor-Smith has joined our Manchester office as a senior planner, while Matthew McHugh and Zach Taylor have been appointed as planner and assistant planner respectively within our Preston office. The trio will support our work […]
Jack maps out heritage Liverpool pub tour for young planners
Jack Wilkes, assistant planner at PWA, is bringing together early-career planning professionals from across the region for a heritage walking tour through Liverpool city centre later this month. ‘A Pint of Heritage’, taking place on Thursday July 30, has been organised by Jack in his role on the RTPI North West Young Planners Committee. The […]
Annual PWA charity sports event raises over £1,000 for Heartbeat
On Thursday 9th July, PWA hosted its third annual Heartbeat Charity Tournament, bringing together clients, colleagues and partners for an afternoon of friendly competition in support of Heartbeat. Taking place at Preston Sports Club, we swapped the football boots for a series of activities, including rounders, a sack race, a relay race, an egg and […]
PWA secures approval for wedding venue following appeal success
PWA has successfully secured planning permission for the change of use of Manley House, Lancashire, from a private residence to a premier weddings and events venue. Submitted on behalf of Proimage Limited, the proposals to create a venue with capacity for up to 200 guests faced an intensely challenging planning environment. The application drew local […]
Protecting the future of a major Lancashire employer
About This Project Project overview Client: Gafoor Pure Halal LtdLocation: Preston, LancashireSector: Commercial and industrialProject status: Approved PWA Planning secured a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use for Gafoor Pure Halal Ltd, providing long-term operational certainty for one of the UK’s largest chicken processing businesses. The Preston-based business has operated in the area for more than 60 years and employs […]
PWA lands battery storage approval on grey belt land in North Warwickshire
PWA Planning’s energy team has successfully secured acceptance of a full planning application for a 98MW battery energy storage scheme at Hams Hall in Lea Marston, after North Warwickshire Borough Council agreed to treat the site as grey belt land. Acting on behalf of E.ON UK, PWA prepared and submitted the application for the proposed […]
PWA appoints director to lead Manchester office
PWA has appointed a new director to support the growth of its operations in Manchester. Paul Forshaw, who joins from Liverpool-based DLP Planning, will head up our Manchester office which was launched in April 2025 and is based in Castlefield. He brings almost 20 years of planning experience to PWA, having previously held roles with […]
PWA lands ‘grey belt’ approval for large-scale energy scheme in Chorley
Our energy planning team has secured planning permission for a major anaerobic digestion facility in Chorley, delivering a significant energy infrastructure project following a complex green belt designation case. The original application and subsequent appeal were submitted to Lancashire County Council on behalf of WCK Farming. The large-scale facility, located on land adjacent to existing […]
PWA gains approval for redevelopment of clubhouse facilities at Trafford FC
PWA has gained approval for Trafford Football Club on a project that will see significant upgrades to facilities at its Shawe View Stadium in Urmston. The proposals, submitted to Trafford Council, will support the club’s long-term ambitions and improve facilities for players, supporters and the wider community. The scheme includes the replacement of outdated clubhouse […]