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Grey Belt and Green Belt revisited! Last month we shared a series of posts reflecting on Labour's Green Belt policy reforms. Our wide-ranging insights on this topic touched on politics, history, culture, economics, and legislation. You can read our summary article at the link below which brings together the expert views of Ifti Maniar - BArch MA MSc MRTPI and Johnathan Headland. There are future milestones ahead including the autumn statement which we will keep you updated on. Follow WWA on Linkedin to get the latest town planning news. #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #nppf #planningpolicy #RTPI #greenbelt #greybelt #housingcrisis #labourmainifesto #affordablehomes https://lnkd.in/dEuYPKJx

🖊️One-Stop Service In response to growing demand from our clients, we have taken significant steps to streamline the delivery of professional services. While we have always acted as lead consultants on many of our projects, recent feedback from our client base has made it clear that a more comprehensive, "one-stop" service is highly desirable. Through our new performance agreements, we can now directly offer the following disciplines: - Quantity Surveying - Structural and Civil Engineering - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - Flood Risk Assessment - Drainage Design - Transport Planning - Highway Design We intend to add ecology, biodiversity, and landscape design services to our future list of offers. We are excited about these new capabilities and look forward to discussing how we can assist you with a more integrated service offering on your upcoming projects. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or want to explore how these changes can benefit your projects. ☎️0123 552 3139 #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #Partnerships #Development #FloodRisk #Transport #Engineering #QuantitySurverying #Assessments #CivilEngineering

🌟 We are delighted to have worked alongside the Dorset Council UK on developing their Inclusive Housing Design Guide on Extra Care. The guide offers advice on design features, room requirements and checklists for developers and designers. Throughout the development of the guide, the focus has always been on the resident and their aspirations whilst also considering the practical elements from an occupational therapy perspective. It has been a fascinating learning experience working alongside the Dorset team. Their drive to ensure that high-quality design is deliverable on upcoming sites is admirable. We are very proud to have worked on this guide and are glad that we can share it with our network. Below is a short preview of some of the pages inside the guide. Should you require further information please feel free to contact us on 0123 552 3139 #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #InclusiveDesign #ExtraCare #Developments #Accessible #Housing #Dorset

🚀 We're Hiring! Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career with an award-winning team? 🌟 WWA is looking for a Senior Planner to join us, offering hybrid working, great benefits, and career progression opportunities. 📈   👀 Could this be your next role? Please email Wendy; wendy.kelly@wwa-studios.com or tag someone who might be interested! ✨   #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Townplanning #Hiring #SeniorPlanner #CareerGrowth #JoinOurTeam

📢 B U I L D I N G  C O M P L E T E D ! WWA designed this stunning home, that was built to an extremely high standard by contractors Barr Group. Every project has a story to tell - in this case, the thermal performance has been carefully considered and we look forward to updating the story when the first year of in-use energy bills are totalled up. Congrats to WWA's Design Associate Matt Hinkins for his expert hand throughout the design and construction process. ✔ Low energy, high thermal efficiency, and air tightness ✔ Green Belt replacement dwelling ✔ Woodland site where mature trees had to be protected ✔ Prefabricated timber frame construction  ✔ Stunning interior integral to the building design You can read more about how we achieved such an efficient design on our Woodland House project page here: https://lnkd.in/eTWu8RqX #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesgin #TownPlanning #lowenergydesign #energyefficient #architecture #greenbelt #replacementdwelling #oxfordshire #dreamhome

📢 Announcing an exciting development At WWA, we're committed to turning your vision into reality and providing clients with exceptional and responsive service. We have strategically partnered with leading consultants through performance agreements, to ensure that each project is crafted with expertise, teamwork, and long-lasting quality. Discover how our new partnerships enhance client services, address key project challenges, and deliver lasting benefits for your projects. #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #Partnerships #Development #Growth #Service #Teamwork

📢 Planning Success WWA is delighted to announce that five garage sites have been approved on behalf of PA Housing, making another successful planning outcome. The development of these sites throughout Elmbridge will provide essential affordable housing in a region where many people find the cost of a home to be expensive. These approvals are part of a bigger project that WWA is project managing, which consists of the development of 80 garage sites. We are pleased to be able to contribute towards the availability of affordable housing. #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #AffordableHousing #Developments #Elmbridge #PlanningSuccess #BrownFieldLand

⛵ The Little Oxford Challenge – BIG THANK YOU! Despite the pouring rain, Team WWA enjoyed a bracing day on the water racing in the Little Oxford Challenge regatta. All the participating teams had a wonderful experience taking charge of the helm, sailing from Southampton to the Isle of Wight, where everyone enjoyed some lunch in Cowes, fortunately, the weather improved for the afternoon before the exciting race to the finish line took place. The race was won by Oxford landscapers Nicholsons. The Little Oxford Challenge creates a great opportunity to connect with others from the construction and property industry. Held annually this event is a great place to share ideas and talk casually about business challenges and opportunities. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year! We look forward to next year’s event and a big thanks to all involved in organising a successful day! “A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” ~ Anonymous #WWAStudios #architecture #urbandesign #townplanning #Solent #Yachting #Sailing #team #OneTeam #yachtcharter #experience #construction #development #property #landscaping Knights Darke & Taylor Ltd Hamble Point Yacht Charters & Sailing School Hellios Information CBG Consultants Ltd Nicholsons Ridge and Partners LLP Berrys The Lighthouse Charity Darren Arekion Jo Johnson Philip Waddy Kingerlee Ltd Baxall Construction ADP Architecture SECBE IFLP - Innovative Future Leaders Programme

Part of the RIBA's role is to lobby the Government and inform the policy debate on any matter impacting the profession. Philip Waddy gives us his insights on Labour's planning reforms as a former member of the RIBA Planning Advisory Group. To contextualise these discussions, we look back at another influential Labour leader, and the policies and stats that put him in the history books as a UK housing champion. You might recognise his stately portrait alongside Starmer below, but can you name him!? Read our article and have your say in the comments. #WWAStudios #Architecture #TownPlanning #UrbanDesign #RIBA #labourmanifesto #planningreform #housingcrisis #housingpolicy #NPPF RIBA Muyiwa Oki PRIBA

Urban Design Director Johnathan Headland pens his thoughts on Labour's planning reforms and the upcoming Autumn Statement. Prior to his role at WWA, Johnathan worked client-side at a major housebuilder. This experience brings a balance to his insight through an understanding of the realpolitik, as well as an academic view on the subject of housing policy. Read the full article below which includes links to a quick explainer about Green Belt policy reform and what the term Grey Belt means. #WWAStudios #Architecture #TownPlanning #UrbanDesign #autumnstatement #housingcrisis #planningreform #labourmanifesto #housingpolicy #affordablehousing #townplanning #urbandesign