The restrictions on converting commercial properties to residential have been relaxed over the last seven years, as the government tries to address the current housing shortage in the UK. It is now much more straightforward to change the purpose of a building from commercial to residential, creating the opportunity to design interesting and distinctive new living spaces.
CAD Architects have successfully gained planning permission for the redevelopment of two hotels in Newquay. Sally Jones explores a new model of tourist accommodation which offers an exciting future model for hotel regeneration
Planning permission is an area that can be really difficult for the non-expert to understand. However, while some aspects of planning approval can be subjective, the process is mainly governed by National, Local, and Neighbourhood policies and guidelines. A detailed knowledge of these will form the foundation of a successful strategy for your planning application.
Many people are not aware of the term “Prior Approval” or the role that it plays in the planning process. It is a good idea to understand what this means and how it may have an impact on your plans.
CAD Architects are acting as agent for Truro City Football Club in the proposed development of its new stadium
Not all building works require planning permission in advance. Many fall within what is termed “permitted development rights.” However, if some works are carried out that would normally necessitate a planning application in advance which hasn’t been done, then the only way to resolve the situation is to apply for retrospective planning consent.
How planning objections are raised, reviewing your feedback, what types of objection might be made, how can a specialist Planning Consultant help with objections.
What is a Householder Planning Application? This type of planning application is specifically designed for people who want to make alterations to their house, or build an outbuilding such as a garage or shed. A Householder Planning Application would also be used for any other works that need planning permission and that happen within the ‘curtilage’ of the property (the boundary formed by the house and its garden).
When there is discussion about the need to urgently address the UK’s housing shortage, the focus is usually on large-scale housing developments of hundreds of homes. However, small sites of 20 homes or fewer have a really valuable role to play in meeting our long-term housing needs.
The heatwaves this summer have been a powerful reminder that property in the UK is often unsuited to heat. Climate change means that heatwaves are likely to be a more common phenomenon in future, throwing up a new challenge for architects and the government alike.
