It’s been a busy few weeks, and we’ve submitted two planning applications, and a pre-application submission in the last week alone. In a rare moment of calm, I’ve had a chance to reflect on the role of small sites in housing delivery, and specifically how the planning process plays into this. London will not meet […]
Before I begin this blog, I want to preface: It’s true, homes will sell regardless; which is why my blog is aimed more towards planning applications for developers, property investors, builders and architects. As this is a main pain point across the UK, REGARDLESS of who you are. Having said this however, some marketing teams […]
The National Planning Policy Framework (or ‘the NPPF’ as us planners like to call it!) is like the Bible for town planning in England. In short, every planning decision across the country needs to conform with the planning policies set out in it. This is all the way from a small extension to a large […]
More and more often, we hear that planning has become a minefield, or even a headache. We hear that developers and architects used to happily put in their own applications, but that this is no longer the case. And that’s exactly what we’re here for:- to help you navigate that minefield, or to be your […]
Class MA permitted development allows the conversion of some commercial buildings to residential use, and is crucial to the delivery of much-needed housing in England. However, it is essential that development doesn’t impact on existing businesses, and to this end, the legislation makes an allowance for the Local Authority to request an assessment of the […]
Introduction At Working Title Architects, we are deeply invested in the future of the built environment. We collaborate with developers, landowners, and end-users to help to craft a vision for how we can creatively, sustainably and realistically improve our built environment. As you may imagine, we have been watching the recent election with anticipation, and […]
If you need one, you need one, but when is that? For many planners, architects and developers, the involvement of a transport consultant won’t be a new concept. But if it’s your first time working on a larger site, or it poses unique challenges, you might be unsure if it’s time to call in some […]
Sound insulation is a crucial aspect of building design and compliance, and Part E of the Building Regulations outlines the requirements to ensure that buildings meet sound insulation standards. For developers, it’s essential to understand these requirements to avoid costly delays and ensure successful sound tests. Here are 10 things you should know to pass […]
Commercial, Business and Service to Residential Conversion: Class MA Permitted Development Rights With current market trends, office space may present leasing challenges, however, with an increasing need for housing, converting office spaces into residential units offers a viable solution. At Singh Fudge Architects we are seeing an increase in Class MA prior approval conversions in […]
Smith Jenkins’ thoughts on the Government’s review of energy efficiency and historic homes Following the early Christmas present from the Government, which left us heritage professionals with little to get excited about, we were rewarded with a late gift in the form of the Energy Efficiency Review (EER) which was published on 3 January. The […]