“Current development plans were driven by the need to provide housing and not by the zero carbon agenda. This needs to change.” says Amanda Beresford, President of Leeds Chamber of Commerce TheBusinessDesk YK We couldn’t agree more, Amanda! 👏

We're absolutely delighted to have been nominated once again for the Insider #NWResiAwards Planning Consultancy Team of the Year. #WSP

With the help of @BridgeITRec we are pleased to support @radioaire's #MissionChristmas Cash for Kids campaign by donating gifts to help children who are at risk of waking up to nothing on Christmas Day. Hopefully these will help ensure a few more happy faces on Christmas morning.

"If we build in the future without reference to identity or #spiritofplace, there is a danger we will produce a built environment that leaves people feeling alienated." says Heritage Specialist, Nick Corbett bit.ly/36DUlX4 #heritagebuildings #placemaking

"Combatting the climate emergency should be elevated above the Green Belt, heritage assets and meeting housing need." Matthew Stocks & John Brooks discuss how the #planningsystem can drive change to tackle #ClimateEmergency bit.ly/2Q8209y

Managing large planning applications for newsworthy projects requires a lot of organisation, excellent communication skills, and a cool-head. Associate Matthew Hard speaks to Planning Jobs to offer career advice on "Managing major development projects". bit.ly/36SNNoa

How do we measure the benefits of well-designed places to society? In their latest article, Economist, Martyn Jenkins and Socio-economics Specialist, Ailish Ryan discuss the meaning of #socialvalue and the difficulties that arise when assessing it. bit.ly/2RuZLOe

Celebrating success yesterday at the topping out ceremony for the Old Library Site in the #HeartofSlough. We're proud to have secured #planningpermission for this fantastic scheme, comprising 2 Marriott hotels, 64 residential apartments & 4,000sqft of restaurant & retail space.

As Harrogate Town AFC continue their outstanding campaign and push for promotion to the EFL, we’re proud to continue supporting the club, recently securing planning permissions for a new family stand and facilities at @TheCNGStadium.

We're delighted to be shortlisted again for Planning Consultancy of the Year Royal Town Planning Institute and have two great candidates in the running for Young Planner of the Year - best of luck to Hannah Payne and Lara Peter! Looking forward to the #RTPIAwards ceremony in April.

Last week Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov released the 2019 #HousingDeliveryTest results showing delivery up by 8%. 8 LPAs delivered less than 45% & half of London boroughs have seen a reduction. Lucy Morris asks, Is the Housing Delivery Test worth the paper it's written on? bit.ly/37HprNM

We had our cake and ate it too. We’ve tallied up, and can reveal that our cake-baking (and cake-guzzling) efforts last week has raised a grand total of £250. All donations from #WSP will go to RedR UK to help aid workers save & rebuild lives across the world in times of disaster.

We are pleased to confirm that the Leeds office has been granted prior approval this week, on behalf of YPP Lettings, for the change of use of 23 Butts Court in the city centre to 23 apartments #OfficeToResidential #BusinessAsUsual

More good news from our Leeds office. On Friday, full #planningpermission was secured for over 6,000sqm of industrial floorspace on behalf of Byfield Holdings, at Planetary Industrial Estate in Willenhall #Wolverhampton

We’re looking forward to the highly anticipated virtual #RTPIawards. Keeping our fingers crossed that we can take home the prestigious award for Planning Consultancy of the Year. And wishing our 2 Young Planner of the Year finalists, Hannah and Lara the best of luck! #WeAreWSP

The countdown is on, and popcorn at the ready, for the national #RTPIAwards which premiere at 1pm today on YouTube. No frocks this year, but we're just as excited to celebrate #planningexcellence from our homes. Good luck to all finalists.

Close but no cigar this year! Big thanks to Royal Town Planning Institute for putting on a stellar digital #RTPIAwards ceremony. Congrats to all the finalists and winners. Nexus Planning we’ll be coming for your award in 2021!

Great to see the latest development at Harrogate Town AFC commencing after our Leeds team secured permission. shorturl.at/jnxBH

Senior Socio Economics Specialist, Ailish Ryan investigates how #socialvalue manifests in the policies of LPAs across England, and finds one in ten authorities in England are now linking the concept of social value with the #builtenvironment shorturl.at/djkSY