Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter and a lovely bank holiday weekend!

We hope you find some time to relax, enjoy the long weekend and maybe indulge in a bit of chocolate too.

Our office will be closed on Monday, but we will be back to normal working hours from Tuesday.

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

Planning consent secured for replacement wind turbine

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Appeal Success for Agricultural Workers Dwelling Near Penzance

Penzance Business Breakfast

CESW Summit 2026

How to Find a Building Plot

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Coastal Home Design in Devon & Cornwall

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

Every Project Has More Than One Story to Tell

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

BNG Exemption for Small Development Sites

Class Q Planning Permission

Final Days at the Devon County Show for Laurence Associates

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Committee Success Secures Permission in Principle for New Homes

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

Natural Light

Visit Laurence Associates at the Devon County Show This Week

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

James Vivian Promoted to Associate Director

Building for Growth

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Farm Diversification Opportunities in the Southwest

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Understanding the Design Brief Service at Laurence Associates

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

Designing Homes Shaped by Landscape and Views in Rural Cornwall

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Work Experience Week: Exploring Architecture and Structural Engineering

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

The Experts

Team Attends Michelmore’s Property Development Club in Exeter

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

Contemporary Roof Extension in Cornwall | Sustainable Residential Design

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

Current Progress on Site in Falmouth

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

Grand Designs

Section 73 Approval for Revised Bungalow Scheme in St Erth

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Planning Appeal Success to Building Regulations Approval

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

Planning Permission Secured for Padstow Conservation Area Outbuildings

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Coastal Cornish Home Design | Contemporary Architecture

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Planning Appeal Success for Equestrian Building

Town Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Self-Build and Custom Build Homes with Laurence Associates

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

Laurence Associates Attends Cornwall Council Planning Agents Forum

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

Exploring Contemporary Materials and Colour in Cornish Architecture

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

A Busy Week of Progress Across the Practice

How to Finance a Self-Build

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

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

East Allington Permission in Principle success for five new homes

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

New Project Showcase | A New Collection of Laurence Associates Projects

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

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

Consent Secured for Amendments to Housing Scheme in Gweek

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

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

Laurence Associates Supports the Peloton Charity Golf Day 2026

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Creating Seamless Indoor Outdoor Living Spaces

Laurence Associates Returning to the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Porthcothan Site Update: Residential Planning Progress

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Navigating Building Regulations in Cornwall: A Design Led Approach

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

Non-Material Amendment Success

Conditional Planning Permission Secured for Five Homes in Bodmin

Construction Excellence Southwest Cornwall Summer Boat Trip

Feock replacement dwelling project overview

From Sketch to Reality: Architectural Visualisation

Planning Permission Secured for Change of Use to self-contained letting unit in Penzance

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Small Housing Schemes

Rural Outbuilding Conversion Secures Planning Consent

Cornish Replacement Dwelling Submitted for Building Regulations

Traditional Barn Conversion Approved | Building Regulations Success

Architecture in Fowey | Laurence Associates

Building Safety Act | Building Regulations Principal Designer

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

A considered evolution of a familiar form

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Appeal Success Near St Ives

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Affordable Housing Success

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Adaptive Reuse Architecture | Blending Heritage with Modern Design

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026 Architecture and Planning Support

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Master Planning That Creates Places for the Future

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Property Development Forum

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

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

Property Development Forum

Building for Growth

Laurence Associates Sponsors Rosudgeon and Kenneggy Cricket Club

Planning Committee Reforms in England What You Need to Know

Planning Appeal Success for Permission in Principle Scheme

Planning Appeals Explained | What to Do If Your Planning Application Is Refused

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Architect Jobs in Cornwall | Architect Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Architectural Technician Job in Truro Cornwall | Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Planning and Designing Padel Courts for the UK’s Fastest Growing Sport

Seaside Sensation

Why Do a Self Build?

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Inside A Coastal Cornwall Residential Project

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

Regen Planning Conference

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

Architect Jobs in Cornwall | Architect Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Vickery Holman Market Review

Laurence Associates Featured in Salt Magazine

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Waterside Lookout

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Devon County Show 2026

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Sensitive Dwelling Alterations Approved by Council

Our First Newsletter Is Live | Latest Projects, News & Events

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

Redruth Housing Scheme Approved

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

Energy Statements: Why They Matter for Planning Applications

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity and Leadership with Jason Pledger

Laurence Associates prepares for Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

Laurence Associates to Exhibit at Devon County Show 2026

Should I use an Architect?

Functional Living in a Contemporary Cornish Home

Planning Approved for Farmhouse Extension on Bodmin Moor

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Laurence Associates Attending Stithians Show 2026

Work Experience Spotlight: Elsie’s Week at Laurence Associates

Considering a Home Extension?

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Certificates of Lawfulness Explained

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Permission in Principle Success in St Austell

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Housing Land Supply Changes: What They Mean for Planning

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Principal Designer Services | CDM 2015 Compliance

National Planning Policy Framework

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

Summer in the City Networking Event | Laurence Associates Exeter

Housing Land Supply Changes: What They Mean for Planning

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Business Cornwall – March 2026

Planning Success in Tintagel

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

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Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Securing Consent for 11 Bespoke Holiday Units in Mawgan Porth

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Architecture Vogue – Humble Cottage

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q