By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning On 13th February 2024, the Government published a consultation paper where it outlined proposed planning regulation changes that would extend the permitted development rights – for works that can be carried out...
Architecture is constantly changing and evolving. That is one of the reasons why it is such an exciting field to work in. There are a number of factors that are driving this change. Technology is making advances all the time. New building techniques such as 3D...
By Laura Potts MRTPI, Planning Consultant, CAD Planning You may well have heard of these two rules before. Together, they play an important role in our local planning landscape. Due to legislation that is now in its final stages of passing through Parliament, it seems...
Last year, CAD Architects in Truro took the bold step of setting up its own in-house Planning Consultancy service. This move has proved so successful that CAD Planning has now taken on a further highly experienced planning specialist. We are delighted to welcome...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director of CAD Architects Today I have read an article in the West Briton reporting on Cornwall Council’s new Supported Housing Strategy which seeks to set out the Council’ approach to providing sufficient supported accommodation to 2050. The...
By Gareth Ellis, Associate Architect, CAD Architects In an earlier CAD Architects’ blog article we looked at how changes to planning laws are making it easier to convert commercial buildings for residential use. This trend is likely to be accelerated further by a new...