By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Bungalows are often sited on generous plots of land and often have open plan living spaces making them highly flexible. This means that bungalows are ideal for extension. As a result, bungalows in attractive...
By Gareth Ellis, Associate Architect, CAD Architects Wellness architecture is an approach which recognises the impact that the built environment can have on our overall health and well-being. It grows out of a belief that the spaces we live in can either help or...
By Gareth Ellis, Associate Architect, CAD Architects The restrictions on converting commercial properties to residential have been relaxed over the last seven years, as the government tries to address the current housing shortage in the UK. It is now much more...
By Sally Jones, Architectural Associate CAD Architects has successfully gained planning permission for the redevelopment of two hotels in Newquay; Sandy Lodge Hotel and Whipsiderry Hotel. In each case CAD Architects were asked to appraise the site and propose...
By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Planning permission is an area that can be really difficult for the non-expert to understand. However, while some aspects of planning approval can be subjective, the process is mainly governed by National, Local,...
By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Many people are not aware of the term “Prior Approval” or the role that it plays in the planning process. It is a good idea to understand what this means and how it may have an impact on your plans. There are...