Friday 10th June, 2022

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. Mark Dawes explores what this means for the Construction Industry as well as the general public.
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Tuesday 31st May, 2022

A Lawful Development Certificate is a legal document which confirms that a proposed or existing development is lawful in planning terms.
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Friday 20th May, 2022

UK Government has unveiled its plans to transform Planning, which will be the biggest shake up of the planning system for 30 years.
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Wednesday 18th May, 2022

Planning Permission in Principle is a relatively new route for obtaining planning permission that came into effect on 1st June 2018. Essentially, Planning Permission in Principle (PIP) is designed to increase the efficiency of the planning process and help to deliver more homes.
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Monday 25th April, 2022

If your Planning Application is rejected by the Local Authority, this will obviously come as a big disappointment. However, it is important to be aware that you do have the right to appeal the decision.
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Tuesday 19th April, 2022

CAD Architects in Truro has set up its own Planning Consultancy service. Laura Potts, a chartered Town Planner with over 19 years’ experience, has been appointed to head up this new service for CAD Architects’ clients
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Thursday 17th March, 2022

Planning Approval has been granted for two new dwellings in Gorran Churchtown which includes the reconstruction of an existing cottage.
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Tuesday 8th March, 2022

CAD Architects have secured Planning Approval for Truro City Football Club Reserves for improvements to the playing fields at Tregye Fields in Carnon Downs.
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Wednesday 2nd March, 2022

Site assessment is a vital initial stage of any residential or commercial development project, and it is important to execute this thoroughly and in a structured way.
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Thursday 10th February, 2022

If you are planning to buy a property in a conservation area, or intend to build a new property there, then this will place a number of important regulations and restrictions on the work that you can carry out. It is important to understand these and take expert advice from your consultant, before you press ahead.
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