By Laura Potts MRTPI, CAD Planning What is a Lawful Development Certificate? A Lawful Development Certificate is a legal document which confirms that a proposed or existing development is lawful in planning terms. There are two types: · Proposed Use of Development ·...
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – UK Government unveils plans to transform Planning
By Laura Potts MRTPI, CAD Planning UK Government unveils plans to transform planning – the biggest shake up for 30 years The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, published at the state opening of parliament on 10th May 2022, includes a raft of reforms to local planning...
Should you apply for Planning Permission in Principle?
By Laura Potts MRTPI, CAD Planning Planning Permission in Principle is a relatively new route for obtaining planning permission that came into effect on 1st June 2018. Essentially, Planning Permission in Principle (PIP) is designed to increase the efficiency of the...
Getting expert advice on Planning Appeals
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects If your Planning Application is rejected by the Local Authority, this will obviously come as a big disappointment. However, it is important to be aware that you do have the right to appeal the decision. Furthermore,...
CAD Architects launches specialist Planning Consultancy
CAD Architects in Truro has set up its own Planning Consultancy service. Laura Potts, a chartered Town Planner with over 19 years’ experience, has been appointed to head up this new service for CAD Architects’ clients Commenting on the appointment, CAD Architects’...
Planning Approval granted for two new dwellings in Gorran Churchtown
Planning Approval has been granted for two new dwellings in Gorran Churchtown which includes the reconstruction of an existing cottage. The proposed design had to be carefully considered to respect the character of the village which is within an Area of Outstanding...