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HOW SUBMITS PLANS FOR BARWELL URBAN EXTENSION OF 2,500 HOMES


Working on behalf of a consortium comprising Taylor Wimpey, Barwood Development Securities and Ainscough Strategic Land, Manchester based HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a 132ha greenfield site in Barwell, Leicestershire.

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HOW WIN APPEAL FOR TAYLOR WIMPEY


Working on behalf of Taylor Wimpey, Manchester based planning specialists HOW Planning have been successful in securing planning permission on appeal for a new residential development in the village of Helmshore, Lancashire.

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PLANNING APPROVED FOR NEW FAMILY HOMES

 

Outline planning permission has been awarded for a residential development in Brereton Heath, Somerford. Manchester based HOW Planning has secured the permission.

 

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PLANNING GETS UNDERWAY AT TALBOT GATEWAY

HOW Planning has submitted the first set of planning applications for the proposed Talbot Gateway Masterplan scheme in Blackpool town centre.

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HOW PLANNING GROWING STRONGLY IN ITS 10TH YEAR

 Manchester based HOW Planning reports strong growth as it celebrates its 10th year in business. 

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POCHIN APPOINTS HOW TO HELP SECURE FUTURE OF ELLESMERE WHARF

 Following HOW’s successful extension to the time limit for implementation at Midpoint 18,

the Manchester based planning consultancy has once again been appointed by Pochin

Developments to advise on a second project for the Cheshire based development company.

 

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NEW HOUSING GETS GO-AHEAD

 Working on behalf of Richmond Packaging, Manchester based HOW Planning has secured

outline planning approval for a new housing scheme in Winsford.


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New Training Plan For Tranmere Rovers FC

 Two planning applications have been submitted on behalf of Tranmere Rovers Football Club, both designed to facilitate the relocation of the Club's training facillities and enhance the Ingleborough Road area of the Wirral.

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Plans Approved For Whittingham Hospital

 Manchester based HOW Planning has secured planning approval for the redevelopment of the former Whittingham Hospital in Preston. Client Taylor Wimpey will transform the site into and extensive residential led, mixed use development. 

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MARKS & SPENCER APPOINT HOW ON SECOND SCHEME

 Following HOW’s successful planning application for the Marks & Spencer store, which was

developed by Simons at Cheshire Oaks in Ellesmere Port, the Manchester based planning

consultancy has been appointed to advise on a second project for the high street retailer.

 

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How Appointed To Advise On Penrhos Leisure Village

HOW Planning has been appointed by Land & Lakes to manage the planing and environmental inputs for Penrhos Leisure Village, a 150 ha leisure and residential development at Holyhead on the island of Anglesey which will create up to 600 new jobs.

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Plans Approved For New Homes

 Acting on behalf of Arley Homes North West, Manchester based HOW Planning has successfully secured planning for a new housing development in health Charnock, Chorley.

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HOW PLANS MORE HOMES FOR BELLWAY

HOW Planning is working with leading house builder, Bellway Homes on two Cheshire based housing schemes.

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Plans Kick Off At Former Chesterfield FC Site

With Chesterfield FC (CFC) having settled into their new b2net stadium work can now focus on the redevelopment of their former home, the Recreation Ground at Saltergate.

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New Plans Approved For Coppull

Acting on behalf of Tatton Settled Estates, HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval for a 3.8 acre residential development on land adjacent to Coppull Enterprise Centre.

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New Plans For Duxbury Park

HOW Planning has successfully secured planning approval on behalf of Arley Homes North West Ltd for the residential element of Duxbury Park, an extensive mixed use development in Chorley.

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Planning Proceeds at Kings Hill

Manchester based HOW Planning has submitted a hybrid planning application on behalf of Liberty Property Trust UK Ltd to deliver a comprehensive mixed use redevelopment of the Central Area at Kings Hill, Kent.

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Go-ahead given for new housing scheme in Tarporley

Manchester based HOW Planning has successfully secured planning for an exclusive residential development on land off Heatherways in Tarporley, Cheshire.

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Councillors approve CityBlock expansion plans

An innovative multi million pound redevelopment of a prime site in Lancaster city centre has been given the green light by planners. The new scheme will provide unique landmark student accommodation combined with a number of retail units.

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Local Focus For The 2011 Planning Briefing

Steve Quartermain, Chief Planner at the Department for Communities and Local Government told delegates at the HOW Planning/Kings Chambers  2011 Planning Briefing that the new Localism Agenda will provide a more flexible, powerful planning system which will put neighbourhoods in control.

NEW HOMES FOR LOSTOCK GRALAM GIVEN GO-AHEAD

 Outline planning approval has been secured for a 4ha (9.88 acre) residential scheme for

Commercial Development Projects Ltd, to be developed on an area of land within Cheshire

Business Park in Lostock Gralam near Northwich.

 

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New Flagship Store For Market Street

HOW Planning has secured planning permission for a detailed planning application for the substantial redevelopment of two retail units on Market Street in Manchester city centre.

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Two New Starters As HOW Plans For The Future

HOW Planning is heading towards the end of the year on a positive note having taken on two new members of staff and identifying further opportunities for graduates and young planners to join the team.

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HOW Assesses Environmental Impact In Easby

HOW Planning has project managed and prepared an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment for David Wilson Homes North West’s major new residential scheme in Kirkdale, Liverpool.

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Bluemantle Appoint HOW Planning

Specialist consultancy, HOW Planning has been appointed by Bluemantle to advise on an extensive new residential led mixed use development in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.

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A Taste Of Something New In Chester

Specialist consultancy, HOW Planning has been instructed by leading food retailer, Waitrose to advise on plans for its new ‘full offer’ store in Chester.

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HOW Provide Environmental Experise in Wrexham

Plans have now been submitted for Green Plan Energy’s biomass plant in Wrexham; an application which is supported by a detailed ecological framework and landscaping strategy.

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HOW Planning Help Oak Tyres To Motor Ahead

HOW Planning have secured planning permission for a new motorists’ centre on Warrington Road, Prescot on behalf of specialist tyre company, Oak Tyres.

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Plans Approved For New Local Centre In Thornton

HOW Planning has secured planning approval to transform land adjacent to the former power station site in Thornton, Lancashire into a high quality, retail led redevelopment scheme.

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New Wind Farm Gets Go-Ahead

HOW Planning have been successful in securing planning permission on appeal on for the Fewcott Wind Farm near Bicester, Oxfordshire.

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New Homes For Lostock Graham

HOW Planning has submitted plans for a 4ha (9.88 acre) residential scheme located on an area of land within Cheshire Business Park in Lostock Gralam near Northwich.

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Plans Approved For New £1.3M Office Development

HOW Planning has secured planning approval on behalf of Swansway Garages Ltd for a new office development at ‘Crewe Gateway’ part of the Crewe Business Park.

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Cityblock Gets Planning Thumbs Up For New Build

Manchester based specialists, HOW Planning have secured planning approval for CityBlock’s innovative multi million pound redevelopment of a derelict city centre building in Leicester.

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All Smiles For HOW

Manchester based HOW Planning has secured planning approval for a new NHS dental practice in Knaresborough, Yorkshire.

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Horwich Loco Works

We have been appointed by Horwich Vision to act as lead consultants for a major regeneration scheme planned for the former Horwich Loco Works site in Bolton.

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New Appointments

Manchester based HOW Planning has announced the appointment of two new permanent team members.

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Somerford Booths Hall

HOW Planning has submitted a full planning application together with a related listed building consent to restore the Grade II listed Somerford Booths Hall in Congleton, Cheshire. 

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Planning Approved for Multi Million Pound Redevelopment Scheme for Leigh

Alard Properties Ltd (APL), together with HOW Planning have secured approval for a major mixed use development close to the heart of the town centre in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
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HOW Appointed on Kent Based Scheme

HOW Planning’s specialist expertise is extending throughout the country with its latest appointment coming from London based developer Liberty Property Trust UK for a scheme in Kings Hill, Kent.

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Application Submitted for £220m Blackpool Scheme

On behalf of Muse Developments, Manchester based HOW Planning has prepared and submitted the outline application for the £220m Talbot Gateway scheme.
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New Plans for Altrincham Town Centre

Following extensive consultation with Trafford Borough Council, HOW Planning has submitted a revised planning application for the altair development in Altrincham town centre on behalf of Exige Developments Ltd (a Nikal Development company).
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Regeneration Plans for Thornton

 HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application for a new local centre for Burn Naze in Thornton, Cleveleys on behalf of developer NPL Estates.
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Underground Gas Storage Given the Go-Ahead

 Following a public inquiry which opened on the 14th July 2009, HOW Planning has successfully secured approval for an underground gas storage facility in Northwich, Cheshire on behalf of King Street Energy Ltd.
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Not Just Any Approval, A Marks & Spencer Approval

The Secretary of State has granted planning permission, submitted by HOW Planning, for what will be the second largest Marks & Spencer’s store in the country.
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New Housing For Winsford

HOW Planning has submitted a planning application for a new residential development in Winsford, Cheshire.
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How Submits Plans For Major Regeneration Scheme For Chesterfield

HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application for a £300m mixed use regeneration scheme in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
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Step Change For Former Territorial Army Site

HOW Planning have submitted a full planning application for a 3.6 ha (9 acres) housing development in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
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It’s Ready, Steady Go At Grange School

HOW Planning have been successful in securing approval for the development of a major new £1million sporting facility at the Grange School in Hartford, Cheshire.
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Plans Submitted For Land Off Mottram Road

HOW Planning has successfully submitted an outline planning application for an exclusive residential development on land off Mottram Road, Godley, in Hyde.
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Plans Approved For Sustainable Greenfield Site

HOW Planning have successfully secured planning permission to develop a greenfield site just outside Telford town centre into a high quality, residential scheme.
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New Provision To Extend Planning Permissions

The Government has announced proposals which would allow existing planning permissions to be extended beyond the now standard 3 year life.
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Planning For Prosperity In The North West

HOW Planning invited delegates from throughout the North West to a Breakfast Briefing to discuss the Government’s recent Planning for Prosperity statement.
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Change of Planning

The Government has published a new Circular and Direction which aims to simplify the planning process by consolidating referral requirements.
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Cooking Up A Plan For Miele

Acting on behalf of Miele, HOW Planning has secured planning approval from Stockport Borough Council for an 18,000 sq ft Experience Centre.
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Planning Application Submitted For Multi Million Pound Redevelopment Scheme For Leigh

Over 25 acres of ageing industrial space in Leigh could be transformed into a vibrant commercial, residential and leisure location following HOW Planning’s recent submission.
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How Planning Plan A Formula With BASF

Manchester based HOW Planning has submitted a full planning application for the re-development of BASF’s construction chemical facility in Swinton, Salford.
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Planning Resolution Given For New Employment Site

Manchester based HOW Planning has been advising on a high quality purpose built employment development on land located to the North of Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford, Cheshire. 
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New Hotel Plans For Leeds’ Civic Quarter

Following submission of a full application by Manchester based HOW Planning on behalf of Oxford GB Ltd, councillors have resolved to grant planning permission for the erection of a 244 bed upscale hotel development in Leeds city centre.
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A Step Closer for Kingmoor Expansion Plans

Kingmoor Park Properties Ltd (KPPL), owners of Kingmoor Park, Cumbria’s only Regional Investment Site, have recently submitted an outline planning application to Carlisle City Council for the development of over 90 acres of land.
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Making Planning Applications Quicker, Cheaper and Better

The Government has just published its response to the Killian Pretty Review; the independent investigation into how the operation of the planning system, and particularly issues around planning applications, could be improved. Download PDF to read more

New Life for Chester Woolworths Store

HOW Planning, the Manchester based specialists have secured planning permission for the transformation of the ex-Woolworths store in Chester; paving the way for leading clothing retailer, Primark. Download PDF to read more

Covanta Submits Planning Application For Energy-From-Waste Plant

Working on behalf of Covanta Energy, Manchester based specialists HOW Planning have submitted plans for a state-of-the-art Energy from Waste facility at the Midpoint 18 development in Middlewich, Cheshire. Download PDF to read more

Major Regeneration Scheme Given The Go-Ahead

A total of four planning applications for an extensive regeneration scheme in the Park Green area of Macclesfield have been granted a resolution to be approved by Macclesfield Borough Council’s Planning Committee. Download PDF to read more

 

Final Scheme for Redevelopment of Fine Décor Site at Holmes Chapel Approved by Planners

HOW Planning has secured outline planning consent for a major new residential scheme in Holmes Chapel. Download PDF to read more

 

Plans Approved for Vacant Conference Centre

Manchester based specialists HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval to transform the former UU Training and Conference Centre in Chorley. Download PDF to read more

 

New Homes Given The Go-Ahead

Manchester based, HOW Planning has secured outline planning consent for a new residential scheme in Blackburn, Lancashire. Download PDF to read more

 

New Plans Outlined For Disley

Acting on behalf of a Cheshire based property company, HOW Planning has co-ordinated an extensive masterplan for a 13 acre mixed use development in Disley. Download PDF to read more

 

Former Hospital Is Set For Transformation

Manchester based specialists HOW Planning have been successful in winning an appeal for the redevelopment of Whittingham Hospital in Preston. Download PDF to read more

 

Major Regeneration Scheme For Macclesfield

Acting on behalf of Blantyre (Macclesfield) Ltd, HOW Planning has secured approval for the re-development of Barracks Mill on Black Lane in Macclesfield. Download PDF to read more

 

Four Applications Made For Major Regeneration Scheme

HOW Planning has secured approval on behalf of two separate clients for an extensive regeneration scheme in the Park Green area of Macclesfield. Download PDF to read more

 

Muse Developments Appoints HOW Planning For Blackpool Scheme

HOW Planning have been appointed as lead planning and environmental consultants for the major town centre regeneration scheme planned for Blackpool. Download PDF to read more

 

Hotel Plans Breaths New Life Into Oxford Road

HOW Planning have secured permission for a 147 bed Express by Holiday Inn hotel on Oxford Road in Manchester on behalf of Sanguine Hospitality Ltd.  Download PDF to read more  

 

Plans Approved for Cheshire’s Newest Stately Home

Working with the internationally renowned Robert Adam Architects, Manchester based specialists HOW Planning have been successful in securing permission for a stunning new private residence on a Greenfield site south of Chester in Cheshire. Download PDF to read more

 

Not Just Any Application, A Marks & Spencer Application

Manchester based specialists HOW Planning have successfully submitted a full planning application for what will be Marks & Spencer’s second largest store in the country. Download PDF to read more

 

A New Start for New Cheshire Business Park

Manchester based HOW Planning has secured a hybrid planning permission (part full, part outline) for approximately 20,000 sq m of high quality, purpose built accommodation at New Cheshire Business Park in Northwich, Cheshire. Download PDF to read more

 

A Change Of Emphasis in the New Retail Planning Policy

The Government has now released its revised PPS6, its planning policy statement which outlines the future for town centre development. Download PDF to read more

 

New Plans for Altrincham Town Centre

Planning has been granted for a major new mixed-used development for Altrincham town centre. Download PDF to read more

 

HOW Planning Appointed as Specialist Advisor

HOW Planning has been appointed by national development company Castlemore as one of its retained consultancies. Download PDF to read more

 

Major Regeneration Schemes Approved

HOW Planning has secured consent for a major regeneration development in Northwich, Cheshire. Download PDF to read more

 

700 New Jobs Planned at Wrexham Industrial Estate

Kingmoor Park Properties Ltd, owners of Kingmoor Park Wrexham, have submitted an outline planning application for 113,500 sq. m (over 1 million square feet) of development at their site on Wrexham Industrial Estate. Download PDF to read more

 

Planning Approved For New Congleton Care Home

Full planning permission has been awarded for a 60 bed care home on Newcastle Road
in Congleton. Download PDF to read more

 

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