Our planning consultants are here to help you navigate through the planning system and overcome what can be one of the biggest challenges you will face as a developer or landowner. Whether it’s undertaking adevelopment appraisal, submittingplanning applications, conductingpublic consultations, or managing aplanning appeal, we can help.
Development appraisal
Planning strategies
Pre-application advice
Planning applications
Public consultation
Planning appeals and inquiries
Development plan representations
Environmental Impact Assessment
Energy Planning
If you’re in the business of creating renewables projects and other sustainable energy developments, our dedicated energy planning team can help you achieve your goals.
Energy storage planning
Solar energy
Wind energy
Energy from waste
PWA Planning offers you great savings
As part of your NFU membership you already have access to a team of planning and energy experts at NFU CallFirst by calling 0370 845 8458. They will offer you initial advice and try to resolve your query.
If the NFU specialist adviser is unable to resolve your query, they may refer you to one of our subsidiary companies, where you can benefit from a free 20 minute discussion on matters directly relating to your farming or growing business and may advise on possible courses of action available.
Eligible NFU members can benefit from preferential rates.
About us
PWA Planning Group joined the NFU group of companies in May 2024. PWA Planning was founded in 2013 by Paul Walton, a highly experienced planning consultant with over 30 years in the sector. Since then, the team has grown significantly, and they now act for some of the biggest names in property and development.
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