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

Today we celebrate St Piran’s Day and recognise the heritage, identity and enduring spirit of.

As a practice based in Cornwall, our work is continually shaped by the county’s distinctive character. Its landscape, historic settlements and strong cultural identity inform our approach to design and placemaking. We are privileged to contribute to projects that support local communities, businesses and the built environment across the region.

St Piran’s Day provides an opportunity to reflect on Cornwall’s rich history and to acknowledge the responsibility we share in helping to shape its future with care and respect. We remain committed to delivering thoughtful, sustainable design that responds to context and enhances the places people value most.

We extend our thanks to our clients, collaborators and communities who continue to place their trust in us. We are proud to live and work in Cornwall and to play a part in its ongoing story.

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Planning Success in Tintagel

CESW Summit 2026

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Penzance Business Breakfast

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

Natural Light

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Why Do a Self Build?

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

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

Property Development Forum

Building for Growth

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Class Q Planning Permission

Regen Planning Conference

Grand Designs

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Waterside Lookout

How to Finance a Self-Build

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

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

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

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

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

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

National Planning Policy Framework

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

How to Find a Building Plot

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Should I use an Architect?

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Small Housing Schemes

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

Building for Growth

Property Development Forum

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

Seaside Sensation

Affordable Housing Success

The Experts

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?