Industrial activity remains a key land use across much of the North of England, with businesses demanding modern, flexible accommodation in strategic locations.

Whilst Local Authorities are keen to encourage appropriate employment uses, tensions such as traffic generation, noise and air quality and impact on the landscape can arise. HOW has expertise in promoting major industrial and distribution proposals and understands how to handle the various sensitivities.

A carefully crafted case demonstrating the overall benefits to a community and ensuring these issues are addressed at an early stage will ensure the optimum outcome.