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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Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

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

Every Project Has More Than One Story to Tell

Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

Property Development Forum

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Property Development Forum

Laurence Associates Attends Cornwall Council Planning Agents Forum

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Elmhurst Energy CPD

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Committee Success Secures Permission in Principle for New Homes

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

Penzance Business Breakfast

Class Q Planning Permission

CESW Summit 2026

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

How to Find a Building Plot

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

Town Planner Job Vacancy in Truro | Laurence Associates

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Visit Laurence Associates at the Devon County Show This Week

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

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

A Busy Week of Progress Across the Practice

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Natural Light

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

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

Planning Permission Secured for Padstow Conservation Area Outbuildings

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

National Planning Policy Framework

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

Cornish Replacement Dwelling Submitted for Building Regulations

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Master Planning That Creates Places for the Future

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

Current Progress on Site in Falmouth

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

Planning Appeal Success for Permission in Principle Scheme

Permission in Principle Success in St Austell

Farm Diversification Opportunities in the Southwest

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Considering a Home Extension?

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Planning Success in Tintagel

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

Building for Growth

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Sensitive Dwelling Alterations Approved by Council

The Experts

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

James Vivian Promoted to Associate Director

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

Laurence Associates prepares for Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

Why Do a Self Build?

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Waterside Lookout

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Self-Build and Custom Build Homes with Laurence Associates

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

Feock replacement dwelling project overview

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

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

Porthcothan Site Update: Residential Planning Progress

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Certificates of Lawfulness Explained

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Grand Designs

Navigating Building Regulations in Cornwall: A Design Led Approach

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

Business Cornwall – March 2026

Vickery Holman Market Review

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Meet the Laurence Associates Team at Devon County Show 2026

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Functional Living in a Contemporary Cornish Home

A considered evolution of a familiar form

Section 73 Approval for Revised Bungalow Scheme in St Erth

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

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Laurence Associates Returning to the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Celebrating 20 Years of Creativity and Leadership with Jason Pledger

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Coastal Home Design in Devon & Cornwall

Appeal Success for Agricultural Workers Dwelling Near Penzance

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Should I use an Architect?

Seaside Sensation

Small Housing Schemes

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

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Planning Approved for Farmhouse Extension on Bodmin Moor

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Team Attends Michelmore’s Property Development Club in Exeter

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

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

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Appeal Success Near St Ives

How to Finance a Self-Build

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Rural Outbuilding Conversion Secures Planning Consent

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

Regen Planning Conference

Visit Laurence Associates at the Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

Laurence Associates to Exhibit at Devon County Show 2026

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

Non-Material Amendment Success

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

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

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Laurence Associates Sponsors Rosudgeon and Kenneggy Cricket Club

Understanding the Design Brief Service at Laurence Associates

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

Final Days at the Devon County Show for Laurence Associates

Affordable Housing Success

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

Building for Growth