Founded by Chris Watts, CPW Planning is the ‘go-to’ independent planning consultancy practice for specialist advice on town centres and retail planning.

We act on a range of projects throughout the UK for developers, investors, occupiers, local authorities, and other real estate professionals.

Chris brings extensive experience across the development sectors and a track record in delivering market-facing planning outcomes for town centre development, retail asset management and repurposing, meanwhile uses, designer outlets and roadside schemes. He retains a strong public sector client base, providing specialist retail planning advice to local authorities.

Chris spent over 12 years at GVA Grimley (Manchester office) and Cushman & Wakefield (London office) before establishing his own practice, acting for a wide portfolio of public and private sector clients. He is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and a Director of the National Retail Planning Forum.

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