Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership - Richard Marsden

Today marks a significant milestone at Laurence Associates – 20 years of leadership, dedication, and excellence from our Managing Director, Richard Marsden.

For two decades, Richard has been the driving force behind our multidisciplinary practice, shaping our strategic direction and setting the standard for quality in planning, architecture, and landscape architecture. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in planning, his expertise has been instrumental in building our reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking practice.

Richard’s approach goes beyond technical knowledge. His ability to navigate complex applications, lead appeals and inquiries, and build strong relationships with planning authorities has consistently delivered exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Highly respected by peers and clients alike, Richard’s collaborative spirit and strategic insight continue to guide our practice forward.

Please join us in celebrating Richard’s remarkable 20-year journey. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished under his leadership – and we’re even more excited for what lies ahead.

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Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

A considered evolution of a familiar form

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

The Experts

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

Celebrating 17 Years of Dedication: James Vivian, Associate Chartered Architectural Technologist

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Graphisoft UK Awards 2024 – Small Project Of The Year: Under £5 Million

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

Natural Light

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Should I use an Architect?

CESW Summit 2026

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Building for Growth

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

How to Finance a Self-Build

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Permission in Principle Secured for 4 to 9 Dwellings in North Hill

Penzance Business Breakfast

Why Do a Self Build?

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Class Q Planning Permission

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

St Piran’s Day 2026 – Celebrating Cornwall’s Heritage

What does the new Part O of the Building Regulations mean for a new home?

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Building for Growth

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

National Planning Policy Framework

Regen Planning Conference

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Planning Success in Tintagel

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Vickery Holman Market Review

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Business Cornwall – March 2026

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Grand Designs

Small Housing Schemes

How to Find a Building Plot

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

Seaside Sensation

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Property Development Forum

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Waterside Lookout

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Affordable Housing Success

Property Development Forum

Planning changes from April 2026: why expert advice matters more than ever

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Appeal Success Near St Ives

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid