4NW is the Regional Leaders Forum for England's Northwest and is also the designated regional planning body for the Northwest.

A Beginners Guide to the Planning System

Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional help, advice and support on planning issues to people and communities who cannot afford to hire a planning consultant. Planning Aid complements the work of local authorities but is wholly independent of them.

Planning Aid - http://www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk

Downloads:

The Planning Pack

The Handy Guide to Planning

Contact Information (North West):

For all initial planning enquiries in this region, please contact the Caseworker on the telephone number listed below.

Planning Aid
2nd Floor
Friars Court
Sibson Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 7SF

Co-ordinator: Jan Beaumont

Tel: 0161 969 3672
Mobile: 07977 545 795
E-mail:nwco@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk