By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant The UK government first released the National Design Guide (NDG) in 2019, as part of its broader agenda to promote design excellence in the planning and development of new places. It responds to the National Planning Policy...
By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant At CAD Planning in Truro, we are closely following an exciting government initiative that has recently been announced. At the Times Tech Summit in London on 21st October 2025, the government set out plans for a regulated...
By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant As awareness of climate change and the importance of environmental protection grows, the role of biodiversity in planning applications has become increasingly central. Biodiversity now needs to be an integral part of the...
At CAD Architects, we're excited to announce the launch of a powerful new addition to our architectural services, now being able to offer Passivhaus design. As global demand grows for more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, Passivhaus leads the way as the...
By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Architects On 25th May 2025, the UK government announced new proposals to speed up housebuilding. The proposals are designed to keep housebuilders on track to help deliver the 1.5 million new homes the government has...
By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Architects The 2025 National Planning Barometer was launched at UKREiiF (UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) on 21st May 2025. The Barometer is undertaken by consultancy SEC Newgate. It surveyed 485...