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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Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

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Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

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Vickery Holman Market Review

Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity and Leadership with Jason Pledger

Sensitive Dwelling Alterations Approved by Council

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

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Construction Drawings Explained: What They Include and Why They Matter

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Regen Planning Conference

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Laurence Associates Returning to the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Planning Appeal Success for Equestrian Building

Laurence Associates at Groundsure Women in Property

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

Appeal Success Near St Ives

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

The Experts

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Planning Appeal Allowed Near Helston for 6 to 9 Dwellings

Property Development Forum

Cornish Replacement Dwelling Submitted for Building Regulations

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

RIBA Stage 4 Part 2: Taking Your Design from Approval to Construction

Laurence Associates Becomes a Certified B Corporation | Cornwall

Polzeath Campsite Secures Year-Round Planning Permission

BNG Exemption for Small Development Sites

Contemporary Countryside Living: Reimagining Your Home in Cornwall

How to Find a Building Plot

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

A considered evolution of a familiar form

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Royal Cornwall Show 2026

National Planning Policy Framework

Building for Growth

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Planning Permission Secured for Coastal Home Extension in Cornwall

Coastal Home Design in Devon & Cornwall

The Built Environment Network – Trevelver Farm

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Should I use an Architect?

CESW Summit 2026

Laurence Associates Attends Cornwall Council Planning Agents Forum

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Building for Growth

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

Waterside Lookout

Considering a Home Extension?

Work Experience Week: Exploring Architecture and Structural Engineering

Conditional Planning Permission Secured for Five Homes in Bodmin

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

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

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

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

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

Contemporary Roof Extension in Cornwall | Sustainable Residential Design

Planning consent secured for replacement wind turbine

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

James Vivian Promoted to Associate Director

Permission in Principle Success in St Austell

Redruth Housing Scheme Approved

Architectural Technician Job in Truro Cornwall | Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Principal Designer Services | CDM 2015 Compliance

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

Consent Secured for Amendments to Housing Scheme in Gweek

Planning Success in Tintagel

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Why Do a Self Build?

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

Residential Project Site Update | Progress on Site

Seaside Sensation

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Town Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Certificate of Lawfulness Secured for Residential Caravan Use

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Penzance Business Breakfast

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

Laurence Associates at SLR Consulting’s Segway Olympics

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

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

Planning Appeal Success to Building Regulations Approval

A First Look at Our Latest Architectural Project

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Section 73 Approval for Revised Bungalow Scheme in St Erth

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

Meet Tait | Architectural Assistant at Laurence Associates

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Farm Diversification Opportunities in the Southwest

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

Blending Architecture into the Devon Countryside Through Materiality

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Every Project Has More Than One Story to Tell

Class Q Planning Permission

Property Development Forum

Housing Land Supply Changes: What They Mean for Planning

Laurence Associates at Groundsure Women in Property

Feock replacement dwelling project overview

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

New Project Collection Coming Soon

Laurence Associates at the CLA Southwest AGM

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Cottage Renovation & Contemporary Extension in St Austell, Cornwall

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Traditional Barn Conversion Approved | Building Regulations Success

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Devon County Show 2026

Business Cornwall – March 2026

New Project Showcase | A New Collection of Laurence Associates Projects

Inside A Coastal Cornwall Residential Project

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Appeal Success for Agricultural Workers Dwelling Near Penzance

Planning Permission Secured for Padstow Conservation Area Outbuildings

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Construction Excellence Southwest Cornwall Summer Boat Trip

Laurence Associates Supports the Peloton Charity Golf Day 2026

Current Progress on Site in Falmouth

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

Permission in Principle Secured for Six New Dwellings in Redruth

Understanding the Design Brief Service at Laurence Associates

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Non-Material Amendment Success

Contemporary Home Renovation

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Laurence Associates at Groundsure Women in Property

Laurence Associates at the CESW Cornwall Club Black Tie Ball

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Planning Appeal Success for Permission in Principle Scheme

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

Coastal Cornish Home Design | Contemporary Architecture

Building Safety Act | Building Regulations Principal Designer

Laurence Associates prepares for Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Adaptive Reuse Architecture | Blending Heritage with Modern Design

Boat House Building Regulations Approval in Feock | Laurence Associates

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

New Project Collection Coming Soon

Laurence Associates Sponsors Rosudgeon and Kenneggy Cricket Club

Laurence Associates Featured in Salt Magazine

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

Section 106 Agreement Revoked Near Porthtowan

Two Dwellings Approved in Roseland Peninsula National Landscape

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

11 Bespoke Holiday Units Designed for Mawgan Porth

How to Finance a Self-Build

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Master Planning That Creates Places for the Future

East Allington Permission in Principle success for five new homes

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

The Built Environment Network – Westcliff

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Porthcothan Site Update: Residential Planning Progress

Committee Success Secures Permission in Principle for New Homes

Section 73 Planning Success for Self-Build in Cornwall | Laurence Associates

From Sketch to Reality: Architectural Visualisation

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Designing Homes Shaped by Landscape and Views in Rural Cornwall

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

Planning Within Cornwall’s World Heritage Site | What You Need to Know

Certificates of Lawfulness Explained

Energy Statements: Why They Matter for Planning Applications

Laurence Associates Attending Stithians Show 2026

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

Visit Laurence Associates at the Devon County Show This Week

Architecture Vogue – Humble Cottage

Padstow Conservation Area Extension Approved

Laurence Associates at the Michelmores event in Exeter

Creating Seamless Indoor Outdoor Living Spaces

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

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Meet Will | Architectural Assistant at Laurence Associates

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Building Regulations Approval for a Contemporary Home

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

Exploring Contemporary Materials and Colour in Cornish Architecture

Planning Permission Secured for Rural Replacement Dwelling

Housing Land Supply Changes: What They Mean for Planning

Cornwall Planning Constraints & NPPF Updates | Laurence Associates

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

Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Rural Outbuilding Conversion Secures Planning Consent

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Natural Light

Architectural Technician Job in Truro Cornwall | Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

New National Planning Policy Framework Published | Laurence Associates

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

Commercial Outdoor Kitchen Planning Permission

Affordable Housing Success

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

Laurence Associates Mission

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Architecture Vogue – Breakwater

Sensitive Design Approach for Barn Conversion Window Proposal

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Planning Committee Reforms in England What You Need to Know

Permission in Principle Secured for One Dwelling in Treleigh, Cornwall

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

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026 Architecture and Planning Support

Final Days at the Devon County Show for Laurence Associates

Contemporary Countryside Living: Reimagining Your Home in Cornwall

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Town Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

Self-Build and Custom Build Homes with Laurence Associates

Team Attends Michelmore’s Property Development Club in Exeter

Work Experience Spotlight: Elsie’s Week at Laurence Associates

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Small Housing Schemes

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Architecture in Fowey | Laurence Associates

A Busy Week of Progress Across the Practice

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

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

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

A First Look: Behind the Scenes of Our Latest Completed Project

Navigating Building Regulations in Cornwall: A Design Led Approach

Laurence Associates to Exhibit at Devon County Show 2026

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Functional Living in a Contemporary Cornish Home

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Three Successful Planning Applications on One Site

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

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

Planning Approved for Farmhouse Extension on Bodmin Moor

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Welcome Igor Talbot to Laurence Associates | Graduate Planner

Laurence Associates at Stithians Show 2026

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Securing Consent for 11 Bespoke Holiday Units in Mawgan Porth

A Contemporary Coastal Home by Laurence Associates

Planning Strategy & Residential Development | Laurence Associates