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Improving flood protection for new housing developments

Improving flood protection for new housing developments

By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning The effects of flooding are devastating, not only in the damage that they wreak but also in the emotional distress they cause to homeowners. Now, the government is taking steps to ensure that all new housing...

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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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