Planning services
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 a development appraisal, submitting planning applications, conducting public consultations, or managing a planning 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 get a 12.5% discount on first commissioned work.
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.
The team
Paul Walton | Managing Director
Stella Walton | Finance Director