A Busy Week of Progress Across the Practice

It looks like another busy and rewarding week here at Laurence Associates, with exciting progress taking place across all areas of the practice.

Behind the scenes, our planning, architecture, landscape and energy teams have been collaborating on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors throughout the Southwest. From early feasibility discussions and planning strategy to detailed architectural development and landscape coordination, every stage plays an important role in shaping successful outcomes for our clients.

As projects continue to evolve, it is always encouraging to see ideas developing through collaboration and shared expertise between disciplines. This integrated approach allows us to respond thoughtfully to each site, balancing design ambition, environmental responsibility and practical delivery.

Whether progressing planning applications, refining architectural concepts, developing landscape strategies or supporting sustainable energy solutions, our teams remain focused on creating places that are both functional and lasting.

We look forward to sharing more project updates as they continue to progress in the weeks ahead.

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National Planning Policy Framework

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

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Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

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Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Planning Permission Secured for Rural Replacement Dwelling

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Seaside Sensation

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Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Planning Appeal Success to Building Regulations Approval

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Sensitive Dwelling Alterations Approved by Council

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

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Natural Light

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Waterside Lookout

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11 Bespoke Holiday Units Designed for Mawgan Porth

Small Housing Schemes

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

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Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

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A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

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Rural Outbuilding Conversion Secures Planning Consent

Appeal Success Near St Ives

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Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

CESW Summit 2026

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