The effects of flooding are devastating, not only in the damage that they wreak but also in the emotional distress they cause to homeowners. Now, the government is taking steps to ensure that all new housing developments are built in ways that minimise the risk of flooding in the future.
Many people assume that, once planning permission has been given, the development in question must adhere to the specification detailed in the planning application to the letter. However, this is not the case.
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 a significant change for developers.
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 announcement on 29th July 2022 has been made nearly two years after the initial consultation was carried out in 2020.
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 the ideal residential development architect for commercial developers who are seeking to maximise the return from their property.
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 clients, so we have created our own in-house planning consultancy service, 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 offers a potential opportunity to create significant value out of redundant farm buildings.
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.
A Lawful Development Certificate is a legal document which confirms that a proposed or existing development is lawful in planning terms.
UK Government has unveiled its plans to transform Planning, which will be the biggest shake up of the planning system for 30 years.
