Architecture – a year in review
Lindsay Cruddas, head of the Architecture team here at PDP looks back on the past 12 months, which saw some new appointments, some new legislation and an interesting portfolio of projects.
Architecture and Planning News and Advice
2024…a year in review
As the year draws to a close and the holidays approach, our Director Richard Pigott, looks back to review what has been an interesting year, and looks ahead to what's in store for 2025, for planning, architecture and heritage.
We’re recruiting – Office Manager
Are you looking for an office manager role in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment? Our current office manager is retiring, and we are looking for someone who can take on the role.
Reflections on 2024 – Planning
2024 has seen some sweeping changes to the planning system, and with the publication of a New National Planning Policy Framework, our Director and Chartered Town Planner Michael Bamford looks ahead to what we can expect in 2025.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
With the publication of the much-anticipated latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) by the government, we look at the significant changes to national policy, focusing on improving housing delivery, protecting the environment, and ensuring sustainable development.
2025 – Derby’s Olympic Year
Celebrating our first decade as a Marketing Derby Bondholder, one of the key messages we’ve been hearing is how 2025 is shaping up to be Derby’s Olympic year. We look at some of the key projects that will see the city going for gold in the months ahead!
Heritage 2024 – a vintage year
Our Director Jon Millhouse, a Chartered Town Planner and a Full Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, reflects on another busy year for the PDP Heritage team,
Marketing Derby London Embassy – sounds like team spirit
On Tuesday 12th November Planning & Design joined around 200 guests, including fellow Bondholders, civic leaders and investors at Mansion House in London to hear about the latest developments in Derby and to celebrate the city’s investment momentum.
Class Q success at Mansell Spinney
PDP celebrate a further successful Class Q planning application allowing our client to create a new home in Mansell Spinney, near Ashbourne in the Derbyshire countryside.
Prior Approval Granted for St Monica’s House Redevelopment in Derbyshire Dales
We are pleased to report the approval of a significant redevelopment project at St. Monica’s House in Ashbourne. This recently approved Class MA Prior Approval application submitted on behalf of our client BASIS Registration Ltd, will see the conversion of the existing office space into 8 residential apartments.
Call for Sites – Creating Opportunities
The Government's draft changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) have sparked a noticeable surge in activity on the plan making front in recent weeks. Numerous authorities have issued Call for Sites for housing, employment and biodiversity sites with other local authorities across the region expected to follow.
PDP Heritage Team volunteer to help identify Derbyshire Buildings at Risk
Members of Planning & Design Practice’s heritage team attended the launch of a new app designed to help preserve Derbyshire’s most vulnerable buildings at risk.
Discovering Derbyshire with Jon Millhouse
Our Director and Heritage Specialist, Jon Millhouse, can now add published author to his list of accomplishments, with the release of his first book, “Derbyshire: A Journey of Discovery”.
PDP secures consent for new homes and commercial development at Brailsford
Following an appeal hearing in July Planning & Design were delighted to receive the inspector's decision to grant planning permission for our mixed-use scheme at Brailsford.
Lets Copenhagenize our cities, it’s the future
For it's annual Study Trip, the team at Planning & Design Practice visited the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Our Director, and Chartered Town Planner Richard Pigott reflects on the trip and what the UK could learn as part of a cycling revolution.
RTPI Young Planners 2024
On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October, hundreds of Young Planners, including Megan, Mollie and Shaun from our Planning team flocked to Cambridge to attend the annual RTPI Young Planners’ Conference. This year was hosted by the RTPI East of England Young Planners Committee.
New lease of life for Ockbrook Moravian Settlement
The Ockbrook Moravian Settlement is an interesting historical site in Derbyshire, and we are pleased to have successfully achieved Listed Building consent for a single storey extension and internal alterations to a former school to facilitate its new use as children’s residential activity camp at the site.
North East Derbyshire Call for Sites equals opportunities
North East Derbyshire District Council has launched a call for sites. The Council is asking for submissions to help understand where land that can be developed in the future is located within the borough.
RIBA Stirling Prize 2024
With the much anticipated RIBA Stirling Prize announced this month, on Wednesday 16th October, members of Planning & Design's Architectural team take a look and give their thoughts on 6 of the worthy candidates for the renowned award.
Design for life at Carslow Farm
Having secured Planning Permission for a barn conversion for our client in 2019, our Architect Tina Humphreys visited the site recently to see the completed project and the progress at Carlsow Farm where our designs have been brought to life.
2 becomes 1 with Class Q success
PDP are celebrating another successful Class Q application, working in partnership with Davey Stone Associates. This successful planning application will allow our client to change the use of, and convert two unused barns to form a new home in South Yorkshire.
Celebrating a successful Class Q appeal
Continuing a recent strong run of successes, PDP announce a successful Class Q appeal decision. This will allow our client to change the use of, and convert, an unused agricultural building to become a new home near Ironville in Derbyshire.
Going for Gold at Carrwood Mills
We were Going for Gold at Cromford Mills recently at a special event where Planning & Design Practice LTD's client Peak UK outlined their plans for the former Cromford garden centre at Carrwood Mills.
PDP welcomes new recruits to the team
Planning & Design Practice are excited to announce two new additions to its team, that comprises RTPI Chartered town planners, RIBA Chartered Architects and architectural assistants, plus heritage specialists.
Evolution of the Eagle Market
Our Heritage Consultant Ruth Gray looks back on the recent history of the Eagle Market and The Castle and Falcon pub and discusses Derby City Council’s latest vision for the city's Eastern Gateway.
Sundaes success!
Who doesn't love an ice cream sundae? Planning & Design Practice are delighted to announce that full planning permission has been secured for the siting of a food stall in Mill Bay, Salcombe.
Successful appeal for barn conversion extension
Planning & Design Practice have successfully overturned a decision to refuse planning permission for a single-storey extension, a roof extension between garages, and the retention of a patio and pergola to an existing barn conversion in North East Derbyshire.
Success for Sheffield parking scheme
Planning & Design Practice are delighted to announce that full planning permission has been secured for a new means of access and car parking extension for a business in Sheffield.
Annexe appeal for the ‘hole’ family
We're excited to have successfully won an appeal to overturn a refusal of permission by Derbyshire Dales District Council. The appeal concerned the construction of a dependent relative annexe within the curtilage of a Grade II Listed Building known as Hole In The Wall.
School’s out – Planning permission for new home
Planning & Design Practice have successfully secured full planning permission for the erection of a new house at land South of Main Road, Brailsford, Derbyshire. The site is located behind the Old School House which used to accommodate Brailsford Primary School.
Retrofitting historic buildings in England
There are an estimated 370,000 listed buildings across England and to ensure their future use, retrofitting is often required. We look at the challenges and the opportunities for developers.
Appeal success
PDP have successfully overturned a decision to refuse planning permission for a dormer bungalow plus alterations and extensions to an existing home in Leek, Staffordshire.
Supporting heritage restoration in the Derwent Valley Mills
Planning & Design's Heritage Consultant Ruth Gray details the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site and explains how it is rich in development opportunities, because of, not in spite of it's unique historical status.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – Architecture
David Symons, Senior Architect at Planning & Design Practice takes a look at the new government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. and the opportunities and uncertainties this could present for the architecture and planning industry.
Labour and the Planning & Infrastructure Bill
With the election results published and a swing in political majority all eyes are on the incoming Labour government. Michael Bamford, Chartered Town Planner takes a look at what changes could be in store for planning and architectural services.
PDP commended at RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024
Planning & Design Practice (PDP) are delighted to have been Commended at the prestigious RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2024, which showcase and celebrate the best plans, people, and projects.
Infill inspires – New home in Derby
Planning & Design Practice have successfully secured planning permission for the construction of a new home in Mackworth, Derby. The site consisted of a parcel of unused land located within a residential area.
Investing in heritage – Cromford Mills
PDP are pleased to announce that they have become the first Corporate Support of Cromford Mills as part of a new scheme to develop business partnerships to support the Arkwright Society, a charity which manages the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Partnership brings restoration success
Planning & Design Practice announce that householder planning permission has been secured for the restoration of outbuildings to provide additional living space at a site in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire, working in partnership with Davey Stone Associates.
Section 73 success for hospital car park
PDP announce that they have recently secured an approval of a Section 73 application for the variation of the design and conditions of the previously approved scheme for a multi-storey car park at Royal Derby Hospital, on behalf of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Demystifying the planning and design process – Part 3
David Symons, our Senior Architect sets out the typical planning and design process you can expect to follow when working with us and details Stages 4 to 7 of the RIBA plan of work.
Extension granted
PDP have successfully secured householder planning permission for the construction of a two-storey side extension in Swanwick.
Dancing days are over, leaving endangered building
Planning & Design's Heritage Consultant Ruth Gray discusses the plight of one of Derby’s prominent heritage buildings, the former Education Department that has had an eclectic past, but now makes the Victorian Society 2024 list of endangered buildings.
Parking permitted…
Planning & Design Practice are pleased to have assisted Noviniti, on behalf of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, in securing temporary consent for the change of use of land to a temporary car park at Kingsway, Derby.
Demystifying the planning and design process – Part 2
David Symons, our Senior Architect sets out the typical planning and design process you can expect to follow when working with us and details Stages 1 to 3 of the RIBA plan of work.
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