Property Portfolio

Altair, Altrincham

Trafford Borough Council has given the go-ahead for the revised Altair development in Altrincham town centre.  Exige Developments Ltd (a Nikal Development company) has been advised by HOW Planning at all stages of the project.

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Altair, Altrincham, Altrincham

Trafford Borough Council has given the go-ahead for the revised Altair development in Altrincham town centre.  Exige Developments Ltd (a Nikal Development company) has been advised by HOW Planning at all stages of the project. 

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Arley Hall, Cheshire

HOW Planning acting on behalf of the Trustees of the Arley Estate have won planning permission for 13 houses in the Cheshire Green Belt.

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Atlantis Nightclub, Bolton, Lancashire

HOW Planning has been successful in securing a 66% reduction in a Section 106 Agreement at the former Atlantis nightclub site in Bolton.


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Barton Strategic Site, Salford

In April 2003 HOW submitted an outline application for a major mixed use development on 30 hectares of land at the Barton Strategic Regional Site, Salford.  Salford City Council formally resolved to grant planning permission for the scheme in November 2005.

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Barwell, Leicestershire

HOW Planning have now been appointed to provide planning advice on future development plans for a 47 ha (117 acre) Greenfield site in Barwell, Leicestershire.  

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Barwell Urban Extension, Barwell Leicestershire

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

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Biomass Plant, Wrexham

HOW Planning has been working with Green Plan Energy on plans for a new biomass plant in Wrexham. The application has now been submitted and is supported by a detailed ecological framework and landscaping strategy

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Black Lane, Macclesfield

HOW Planning has secured approval for the re-development of Barracks Mill on Black Lane in Macclesfield.

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Bourne Road, Thornton

HOW Planning have submitted a full planning application for the several clients along with an Environmental Statement for a major residential development on land at Bourne Road, Thornton.

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Bridewater Place, Leigh, Greater Manchester

HOW Planning has secured outline planning consent for Bridgewater Place, a major mixed use development in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

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Bridgewater Place, Leigh, Greater Manchester

Following an extensive public consultation process, HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application and accompanying Masterplan to Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council for the multi-million pound transformation of Bridgewater Business Park in Leigh into a vibrant commercial, residential and leisure location.  

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Canal Corridor, Chesterfield

HOW Planning has been working in conjunction with Bolsterstone Plc and Arnold Laver on the formulation of proposals for a 33 hectare site known as Chesterfield Waterfront, in Central Chesterfield. 

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Careys Close Student Accommodation, Leicester

HOW Planning has secured planning approval for a multi million pound redevelopment of a derelict city centre building in Leicester.

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Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

HOW Planning has been appointed to advise on plans which will help ensure the long term sustainable future of Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.

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Cheshire Business Park Residential Scheme, Lostock Gralam

HOW Planning has secured planning approval 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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Cheshire Housing Scheme, Winsford

HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval for a new housing scheme following submission of an application for the transformation of the former Richmond Packaging premises.

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Chesterfield Regeneration Scheme, Chesterfield

HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval for a £300 million mixed use regeneration scheme in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on behalf of Chesterfield Waterside Ltd.

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Chorley Training and Conference Centre, Chorley

Acting on behalf of United Utilities Property Solutions Ltd, HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval to transform the former UU Training and Conference Centre in Chorley.

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Construction Chemical Facility, Swinton

HOW Planning has advised on planning for the extensive redevelopment of BASF’s Construction Chemical facility in Swinton, Manchester.

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Coppull Enterprise Centre, Chorley

HOW Planning has secured outline planning approval for a 3.8 acre residential development on land adjacent to Coppull Enterprise Centre in Chorley.

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Covanta Energy From Waste Plant, Middlewich

HOW Planning has submitted plans for a state-of-the-art Energy from Waste facility at the Midpoint 18 development in Middlewich, Cheshire.

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Craigavon Town Centre, County Armagh

HOW Planning have been successful in re-defining the town centre boundary at Craigavon in County Armagh.

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Crewe Town Centre, Crewe

Modus Corovest Limited acquired significant land ownerships in Crewe Town Centre which acted as a catalyst for a major regeneration of the Shopping Centre.  The application was approved in September 2006.

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Crowthorn School, Bolton

HOW Planning has successfully secured planning approval from Blackburn and Darwen Council for a change of use for the historic Crowthorn School in Edgeworth, Bolton.


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Customer Experience Centre, Cheadle Royal Business Park

Acting on behalf of Miele and Muse Developments Ltd, HOW Planning has submitted a full detailed planning application to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council for an 7,891 sq m Experience Centre at Cheadle Royal Business Park.

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Destination Kirkby, Kirkby

HOW Planning was instructed by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) to appear as expert planning witness at the call in planning inquiry for the ‘Destination Kirkby’ project,

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Duxbury Park Residential Scheme, Chorley

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

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EIA For Easby Estate, Liverpool

HOW Planning has project managed and prepared an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a major new residential scheme in Kirkdale, Liverpool.

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Ellesmere Wharf, Shropshire

Following the successful extension to the time limit for implementation at Midpoint 18, HOW has been appointed by Pochin Developments to advise on a second project for the Cheshire based development company.

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Exclusive Residential Development, Tarporley, Cheshire

Acting on behalf of GB Development Solutions, HOW Planning has successfully secured full planning approval for 33 new homes to be built on land off Heatherways, which is partially situated within the Tarporley Conservation Area in Cheshire.

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Fine Décor, Holmes Chapel

HOW Planning has secured outline planning consent for a major new residential scheme in Holmes Chapel.

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Fuwcott Wind Farm, Bicester

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team HOW Planning has been successful in securing planning permission on appeal for the Fewcott Wind Farm near Bicester, Oxfordshire.

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Georgia Pacific, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

HOW Planning have secured planning permission for the first phase of a major regeneration project at the former Georgia Pacific paper mill site in Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

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Grafton Hall, Near Chester

HOW Planning has secured permission for a stunning new private residence on a Greenfield site south of Chester in Cheshire.

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Gravity Store Street, Manchester

HOW submitted a full planning application with an Environmental Statement for a major residential development on land at Store Street, Manchester.   Manchester City Council approved the application in September 2007.
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Gresty Green Residential Development, Crewe

HOW Planning has submitted a full planning application for a new residential scheme on behalf of Bellway Homes.  The proposed development will comprise 51 new homes at Gresty Green, which is located immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary of Crewe.


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Gwynedd Unitary Development Plan, Gwynedd, Wales

HOW Planning was asked by the National Trust to help support its objections to a proposed business park allocation of land in the draft Gwynedd Unitary Development Plan.

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Harcostar / Fibrestar Site, Redhouse Lane, Disley

HOW Planning has secured outline planning permission for a 13 acre residential led, mixed use development in Disley, Cheshire.

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High Specification Housing Scheme, Brereton Heath

HOW Planning has secured outline planning permission on behalf of a private landowner for a high specification housing scheme on a vacant plot of land in Brereton Heath, Somerford.

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Horwich Loco Works, Bolton

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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Hugh Baird College and Playing Fields, Sefton

In August 2006 HOW Planning LLP submitted an outline application on behalf of Hugh Baird College for residential development and the creation of public open space at Church Road, Litherland.  Permission was secured subject to signing a S106 Agreement for open space.

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ITV Bonded Warehouse, Manchester

HOW Planning have obtained planning permission for ITV Granada for conversion and restoration of the Bonded Warehouse building within its core Manchester Campus. 

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King Street Gas Storage, Northwich

For the past two years, HOW Planning has provided King Street Energy Ltd, with detailed planning advice on a complex underground gas storage facility and associated pipeline, located in Northwich.

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Kingmoor Park, Carlisle

HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application to Carlisle City Council for the development of over 40 hectares of land adjacent to Kingmoor Park.

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Kings Hill, Kent

Following its appointment by Liberty Property Trust UK Ltd to provide planning and retail advice for the redevelopment of the Central Area of Kings Hill in Kent, HOW Planning has submitted a hybrid planning application to deliver a comprehensive mixed use regeneration scheme.

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Lower Broughton, Salford, Greater Manchester

HOW Planning obtained outline planning permission on behalf of Countryside Properties UK Ltd for the redevelopment of a major area of Lower Broughton in Salford.

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Manchester Business Park, Manchester

Manchester Business Park lies in the shadow of the Manchester International Airport, with immediate access to the M56 motorway and has the benefit of planning permission, secured by HOW, for over 50,000 sq. m of office floorspace. 

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Mann Island, Liverpool

HOW Planning were part of a large multi-disciplinary team which has secured planning permission for a pivotal site on Liverpool’s waterfront.

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Market Street retail units, Manchester

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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Middlewood Basin, Salford

HOW Planning have secured planning approval on behalf of ITV for a major new mixed-use development in the heart of regeneration plans for Central Salford.

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Miele Experience Centre, Cheadle Royal Business Park

Acting on behalf of Miele, HOW Planning has secured planning approval for an 18,000 sq ft Experience Centre at Muse Developments’ Cheadle Royal Business Park. 

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Mixed Use Regeneration at former Nestle Yoghurt Fa, Cheshire

Following months of extensive preparation work, HOW Planning has successfully secured full planning approval to convert the former Nestle yoghurt factory in Cuddington, Cheshire into a 20 acre, mixed-use regeneration scheme.


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Mixed Use Regeneration Scheme, Cheshire

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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Mixed Use Regeneration Scheme, Cheshire

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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Moorgate Mill Residential Scheme, Blackburn

Acting on behalf of Bolsterstone (Chesterfield) LLP, Manchester based, HOW Planning has secured outline planning consent for a new residential scheme in Blackburn, Lancashire.

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New £1.3m Office Development, Crewe Business Park

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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New Cheshire Business Park, Crewe

HOW Planning has secured a hybrid planning permission for approximately 20,000 sq m, purpose built accommodation at New Cheshire Business Park in Northwich, Cheshire.

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New Coin Street, Oldham

HOW Planning has secured planning permission for the re-development of Money Control Ltd’s existing headquarters site in Royton, Oldham.

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New Headquarters Operation, Victory Park

HOW Planning has submitted a full planning application for a new headquarters operation at Victory Park in Sheffield.

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New Local Centre, Thornton

HOW Planning has secured planning approval on behalf of NPL Estates to transform land adjacent to the former power station site in Thornton, Lancashire into a retail scheme.

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New Local Centre for Burn Naze, Thornton, Cleveleys

Following approval of the Fleetwood and Thornton Area Action Plan (AAP), HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application for a new local centre for Burn Naze in Thornton.

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New M&S Given Go-Ahead, Cheshire Oaks

The Secretary of State has granted planning permission for what will be the second largest Marks & Spencer’s store in the country, following a call in inquiry held in June 2009.  Plans for the 18,115 sqm (195,000 sq ft) development, which will be located at Cheshire Oaks in Ellesmere Port, were submitted by HOW Planning.

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New M&S Given Go-Ahead Following Call-Inquiry, Cheshire Oaks

The Secretary of State has granted planning permission for what will be the second largest Marks & Spencer’s store in the country, following a call in inquiry held in June 2009.

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New Marks & Spencer Store, Scunthorpe

Following HOW’s successful planning application for the Marks & Spencer store at Cheshire Oaks in Ellesmere Port, the team has been appointed to advise on a second project for the high street retailer.

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New Residential Development, Godley, Hyde

An outline planning application has been submitted for an exclusive residential development on land off Mottram Road, Godley, in Hyde.

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New Waitrose Store, Chester

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

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Ocean Plaza, Rhyl

On behalf of Modus Properties, HOW has successfully secured planning permission for a mixed use development involving the regenation of a 7.6 hectares site at West Parade, Rhyl.

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Oxford Road, Manchester

HOW Planning has secured permission for a 147 bed Express by Holiday Inn Hotel on Oxford Road in Manchester on behalf of Sanguine Hospitality Ltd.

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Park Green, Macclesfield

HOW Planning have submitted four planning applications for an extensive regeneration scheme in the Park Green area of Macclesfield.

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Park Green Macclesfield, Macclesfield

Acting on behalf of two separate clients, HOW Planning have advised on four planning applications for an extensive regeneration scheme in the Park Green area of Macclesfield.  

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Parkgate Industrial Estate, Macclesfield

HOW Planning are providing planning advice in relation to the next phase of development at Parkgate Industrial Estate in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Penrhos Leisure Village, Holyhead

HOW Planning has been appointed by Land & Lakes to manage the planning 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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Planning For New Sporting Facility, Hartford, Cheshire

HOW Planning has successfully secured planning approval for the development of a major new £1million sporting facility at the Grange School, a leading independent school in Hartford, Cheshire.

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Portland Crescent, Leeds

HOW Planning has secured planning permission on behalf of Oxford GB Ltd for the erection of a 244 bed upscale hotel development in Leeds city centre.

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Primark, Chester

HOW Planning has secured planning permission for the transformation of the ex-Woolworths store in Chester city centre to accommodate leading clothing retailer, Primark.

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Re-development of former TA site, Macclesfield

Acting on behalf of Brackenhouse Properties HOW Planning has secured planning approval for a 3.6 ha (9 acres) housing development in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

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Redevelopment Of Chesterfield FC Former Recreation, Chesterfield

HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application for a high quality residential development which will transform the football club’s former home into a high quality residential development.

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Redevelopment of Prestwich Town Centre, Prestwich, Bury

Plans for the redevelopment of Prestwich town centre have been approved by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, following extensive planning and retail advice from HOW Planning.

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Regeneration of Former Nestle Yoghurt Factory, Cuddington

Having successfully secured outline planning approval on behalf of Ainscough Strategic Land, HOW Planning has submitted a Reserved Matters application for the 9.18ha site.

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Relocation of Football Club Training Ground, Wirral

HOW has advised on the planning process and prepared the planning statements for two applications 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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Research Project, East Lancashire

HOW Planning was instructed by Elevate East Lancashire (Elevate) to prepare an advisory report to enable both Elevate and its Local Authority Partners to develop a better understanding of how planning tools can be used to stimulate delivery within Housing Market Renewal areas.

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Residential Development, Heath Charnock

Acting on behalf of Arley Homes North West, HOW Planning has secured planning permission for new housing development in Heath Charnock, Chorley.

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Residential Scheme Approved on Appeal, Helmshore, Lancashire

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

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Riber Castle, Matlock

HOW Planning on behalf of Crosstower Ventures Ltd has secured planning permission for the historic Riber Castle at Matlock in Derbyshire.

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Somerford Booths Hall, Congleton Cheshire

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

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Student Accommodation, Lancaster

Following a successful application in Leicester, HOW Planning has once again secured planning approval on behalf of CityBlock, a provider of high quality, purpose-built city centre student accommodation.

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Talbot Gateway, Blackpool

Blackpool Borough Council has given the go-ahead for the first phase of development at Muse Development’s Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway scheme.

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Telford Residential Development, Telford

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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Toft Hall, Knutsford

Working on behalf of a private client, HOW Planning have secured planning approval and listed building consent from Macclesfield Borough Council, for the reinstatement of Toft Hall in Knusford, as a family home.

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Underground Gas Storage Facility, Northwich

Following an extensive public inquiry, HOW Planning has successfully secured approval for an underground gas storage facility in Northwich, Cheshire.

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Whittingham Hospital, Preston

 Having been successful in winning and appeal for the redevelopment of the former Whittingham Hospital in Preston in 2008, HOW Planning has secured planning approval on behalf of Taylor Wimpey to transform the site into and xtensive residential led, mixed use development. 

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Winsford Residential Scheme, Cheshire

HOW Planning has submitted an outline planning application on behalf of Richmond Packaging Ltd for a new residential development in Winsford, Cheshire.

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Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham

An outline planning application for 113,500 sq. m of development at Wrexham Industrial Estate has been submitted on behalf of Kingmoor Park Properties Ltd.

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