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...
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...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects CAD Architects have unrivalled experience in carrying out large scale residential developments, from new house build schemes to conversions of existing buildings. Our commercial awareness and proactive approach make us...
By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning Over the years, CAD Architects has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in steering projects through the local planning approval process. We know that this expertise could be of real value to our...
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...
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...