We are excited that this barn conversion will be starting on site soon.
Barn Conversion We are excited that this barn conversion will be starting on site soon. Converting a barn under permitted development rights can have many...
ICE Sustainability
Going Green from February 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a requirement for major development projects and becomes mandatory for minor sites on 2nd April 2024. But what does...
Are you ready for the changes?
New building regulations come into effect from 15th June 2022. They are set-out in new and changed ‘Approved Documents’. How will they affect new homes?...
Online tool to judge sustainability of proposal
A ‘scorecard’ enabling planners to assess the sustainability of proposed developments has been launched by the Sustainable Development Commission and Iceni Projects. The Sustainable Development...
Hydroelectric Scheme in Conwy Valley
Last week, fresh plans were lodged for a controversial £12m hydroelectric scheme on the River Conwy. RWE Innogy UK wants to build the power station...
Energy Efficiency, Off-Site Build, and Bi-Fold Doors
I enjoy visiting the Grand Design Show at the NEC. It’s good for talking to suppliers about niche products and innovative technologies. It’s also an...
Build-in energy efficiency
As a home owner, some of your biggest expenses on an on-going basis are energy costs such as electricity, gas, oil, water heating, space heating...
Design for an aging population.
It’s worth reading the RIBA’s recent research on the aging population issue here
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment statements are now only needed for sites of 5 hectares or more (150 residential units). Previously it was 0.5 hectares.
Cheshire East’s housing plans
Cheshire East Council must give the Planning Inspector, by 31 July, extra evidence on how it has assessed and will meet housing needs.