By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects. According to recent figures from the Home Builders Federation, a total of 293,127 new homes were granted planning permission in 2016. This was the highest figure for new approvals in ten years. It is good news that we...
By Sam Mayou PgDip Arch Cons, Director, CAD Heritage One of the challenging aspects of working on architectural heritage projects is the fact that our old buildings are often full of unexpected surprises, and working on their alteration or restoration demands a...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects. Getting new plans approved can be particularly challenging in areas like Cornwall and Devon, where there is an understandable desire to preserve the character and beauty of our local countryside and villages. It can be...
By Ross Edwards RIBA B. Arch (Hons), Director, CAD Architects There is no doubt that high street retailing has been under considerable pressure over recent years. According to a report by PwC, last year an average of fifteen high street stores were closing down each...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects. Being the country that was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, the UK has a unique range of industrial buildings that can potentially be converted for new uses. However, this fascinating element of our built...
By Jeremy Bradley RIBA B. Arch (Hons), Director, CAD Architects Many of us dream of building our very own luxury home in a spectacular setting. In 2016, estate agents Tepilo published a study of 2,000 UK homeowners which found that 43% dream of having a custom-built...