By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Class Q permitted development rights are of interest to many landowners and farmers in Cornwall and the South West. In the light of strong continuing demand for rural properties, the residential housing market...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects In December 2021, the Department for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities announced a raft of changes to Building Regulations that will take effect from 15th June 2022. These come as part of the Government’s concerted...
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 ·...
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...
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...
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,...