Property Development Forum

The recent opening of our new office means we’re often in and around Exeter, taking opportunities to meet up with our clients and establish new contacts.

Two of our planning team, Liz and Sam attended the Property Development Forum (PDF) this week, held at The Courtyard Hotel at Sandy Park in Exeter. The PDF meets in several locations across the south west and is open to all property professionals, giving the opportunity to network with existing and new contacts all in a relaxed setting.

We really enjoyed the event and had some great conversations which we’re very much looking forward to continuing over the coming weeks.

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National Planning Policy Framework

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

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

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

Appeal Success Near St Ives

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Current Progress on Site in Falmouth

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Penzance Business Breakfast

Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

Regen Planning Conference

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Laurence Associates to Exhibit at Devon County Show 2026

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

Certificates of Lawfulness Explained

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Class Q Planning Permission

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Vickery Holman Market Review

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Property Development Forum

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

The Experts

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Waterside Lookout

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Planning Success in Tintagel

Considering a Home Extension?

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

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

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

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

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Why Do a Self Build?

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Permission in Principle Success in St Austell

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

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

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Natural Light

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Building for Growth

Grand Designs

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

Affordable Housing Success

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Small Housing Schemes

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Feock replacement dwelling project overview

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Porthcothan Site Update: Residential Planning Progress

Section 73 Approval for Revised Bungalow Scheme in St Erth

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

Property Development Forum

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

Business Cornwall – March 2026

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

How to Find a Building Plot

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

Laurence Associates Sponsors Rosudgeon and Kenneggy Cricket Club

How to Finance a Self-Build

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

Building for Growth

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

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

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Should I use an Architect?

A considered evolution of a familiar form

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

Seaside Sensation

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

CESW Summit 2026