Future Homes Standard: What Cornwall Self-Builders & Developers Need to Know By Thomas Lea, Certified Passivhaus Designer and OCDEA Energy Assessor The Future Homes Standard is changing how new homes are designed, heated and powered in England. For property...
Our NPPF 2026 Update – Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. By CAD Architects On 17th August 2026, the UK government published an overhauled and restructured National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), following an extensive consultation process between...
Ambition with Design: CAD Architects partners with the Cornish Pirates CAD Architects are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Cornish Pirates, becoming the club’s Official Architecture and Planning Partner. Our new signage now takes its place alongside...
By Gareth Ellis RIBA, Associate Architect at CAD Architects What is the Building Safety Levy and why is it being introduced? The Building Safety Levy is a government tax on new residential buildings in England, that will come into force on 1st October 2026. It is...
By Gareth Ellis RIBA, Associate Architect at CAD Architects Why consider a barn conversion in Cornwall? A barn conversion in Cornwall offers the opportunity to create a unique, design-led home in a sought-after rural setting. While traditional stone barns are often...
By Laura Potts, MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Architects Public consultation is at the heart of the planning process. As a leading independent planning consultancy in Cornwall, we ensure that its vital role is fully taken into account. We have led many community...