Thursday 13th October, 2022

Improving flood protection for new housing developments

Improving flood protection for new housing developments

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.

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Wednesday 14th September, 2022

New rules on accessibility for all new homes

New rules on accessibility for all new homes

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.

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Tuesday 6th September, 2022

A guide to the planning process for larger residential developments

A guide to the planning process for larger residential developments

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.

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Tuesday 30th August, 2022

Nine reasons why planning consultancy makes a real difference

Nine reasons why planning consultancy makes a real difference

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.

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Thursday 25th August, 2022

Class Q permitted development rights – A brief guide

Class Q permitted development rights – A brief guide

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.

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