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How will Biodiversity Net Gain affect new developments?

How will Biodiversity Net Gain affect new developments?

By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is the principle that all future development and infrastructure projects must leave the site ‘measurably’ better for biodiversity than before. It will come into force in 2023 and marks...

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New rules on accessibility for all new homes

New rules on accessibility for all new homes

By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has recently announced it will change building regulations to strengthen rules around the accessibility features that new homes must have. This...

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Class Q permitted development rights – A brief guide

Class Q permitted development rights – A brief guide

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...

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New Building Regulations take effect from 15th June 2022

New Building Regulations take effect from 15th June 2022

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...

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