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Planning & Design Practice Ltd
@planningdesign.bsky.social
RTPI town planning consultants, RIBA architects and Heritage Specialists. Based in Derbyshire and Sheffield, operating nationwide.
With the iconic "Co-Op Cow" once again illuminating the Derby skyline, Planning & Design's Heritage Consultant Ruth Matthews shines the spotlight on the history of this beloved piece of city nostalgia buff.ly/jtbnrGP 🐄
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The Co-op Cow shines again! A celebration of Derby's heritage - Planning Design Ltd
With the iconic Co-Op Cow illuminating the Derby skyline, we look at the history of this beloved piece of the city's nostalgia.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Exploring the charm of connecting with our agricultural heritage - our Senior Architect David Symons looks at the design opportunities that barn conversions present and makes a case for why living with a barn conversion can be so appealing buff.ly/pDbEFcz
Design opportunities for Barn Conversions - Planning Design Ltd
A focus on the design opportunities that barn conversions present and a case for why living with a barn conversion can be so appealing.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Looking to diversify your farming operations and generate an income from your agricultural buildings? In this blog, we explore the various ways you can repurpose your agricultural buildings without the need to apply for Full Planning Permission. buff.ly/uWYjbUo
Farm Diversification without Full Planning Permission - Planning Design Ltd
Looking to diversify your farming operations and generate income from your agricultural buildings? We look at opportunities for Farm Diversification
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March 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At Planning & Design we have vast experience working on projects for homeowners and landowners in rural areas including #classq barn conversions and farm diversification schemes. For a free consultation to discuss your rural development project please call us on 01332 347371 buff.ly/0qv3f6E
Rural Development - Farm Diversification, Housing and More
Planning & Design Practice have vast experience of working on rural development projects for homeowners, landowners and farmers.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thanks to @marketingderby.bsky.social for sharing the news about our recent success securing planning permission for our client Peak UK Kayaking to redevelop the former Cromford Garden Centre into a new HQ, community hub, and activity base called Carrwood Mill buff.ly/3ETvgOm
Plan to turn garden centre into kayaking hub holds water - Marketing Derby
Planning & Design Practice has secured permission to turn a former Derbyshire garden centre into a new kayaking hub...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Attention all barn owners! Did you know changes have been made to the Class Q Permitted Development Right unlocking greater potential for your unloved and under utilised agricultural buildings. Find out more about what's new with Class Q at buff.ly/3WsNw85 #barnconversion
Class Q changes - Planning Design Ltd
Class Q changes are coming. We explain these incoming changes to this Permitted Development Right and what they mean for rural development
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February 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Whooooooooosh!! Looking forward to tomorrow's @marketingderby.bsky.social Bondholder Breakfast with an energetic morning promised at Derby Arena and the chance to try out some track cycling! Wish us luck! We'll need it!! buff.ly/3HXCOvg 🚴
February 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Following the recently reported news that proposals have been put forward for Derbyshire to become a unitary authority, Ruth Matthews, our heritage consultant looks at how the Derbyshire political map has been carved up historically. buff.ly/4aHQniq #derbyshire
Derbyshire's political boundaries - Planning Design Ltd
With proposals for Derbyshire to become a unitary authority we look at how Derbyshire's political map has been carved up historically.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Read all about it! Don't miss out on the latest news on all things #planning & #architecture related plus national news and projects we have worked on - sign up to receive your copy of our free Monthly #Newsletter at the following link - buff.ly/3XYmnur
January 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Have land that might be suitable for development? Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework have sparked a surge in activity on the plan making front recently, with numerous councils issuing Call for Sites. Find out how we can help - buff.ly/40Mpzuy
Call for Sites – Creating Opportunities - Planning Design Ltd
Opportunities exist across Derbyshire and Staffordshire as a number of local planning authorities issue Call For Sites. Our Planners can help
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January 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Lindsay Cruddas, head of the Architecture team here at PDP looks back on the past 12 months, which saw some new appointments to the team, the introduction of some new legislation and work an interesting portfolio of projects.

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Architecture - a year in review - Planning Design Ltd
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.
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January 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A new home for the New Year, our Sheffield team have moved, relocating from one listed building to another. Our new address is at Westbrook Court on Sharrow Vale Road. Contact us to arrange a meeting to discuss your project or property - buff.ly/4agUwtr #sheffield
Planning Consultants and Architects Sheffield | Planning & Design
Get in touch with our planning consultants, heritage experts and architects Sheffield. We offer bespoke services for both residential and commercial projects.
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January 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
With the publication of the much-anticipated latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework we look at the significant changes to national policy focusing on improving housing delivery, environmental protection and ensuring sustainable development
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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - Planning Design Ltd
The much-anticipated new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been published by the government. We look at the implications.
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January 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A very Merry Christmas from us all at Planning & Design Practice. Our offices in #derby and #sheffield will be closed for the holiday from lunchtime on #christmaseve and we look forward to welcoming you from Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 9am
December 24, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Whilst this time of year is always hectic for us as we try to beat the Christmas deadline to submit planning applications, etc, it has become something of a tradition to look back on the year we have had as a company and pick out some of the highlights www.planningdesign.co.uk/the-most-won...
The most wonderful time of the year... - Planning Design Ltd
It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the holiday's approach we look back on a successful year for Planning & Design Practice
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December 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Happy to share this great article from BBC News on a really interesting project that we worked on in the @derbyshiredales.bsky.social to help give a new lease of life to Wirksworth almshouse with the first major revamp in the building's 440-year history. Read the full article at buff.ly/4f24csB
Historical Wirksworth almshouse gets major refurbishment
Work finishes on Grade II listed almshouse in Wirksworth after a seven-month refurbishment.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Planning & Design have a team of in-house heritage specialists with vast experience working on a variety of projects concerned with Listed Building Consent, Conservation Areas and World Heritage Sites. Please contact us if you require help with any assistance or advice. buff.ly/2He167C
Listed Buildings & Conservation Specialists - Heritage Design
Our heritage architectural technicians are on-hand to ensure that proposals are designed sympathetically to conserve historic buildings and sites.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:29 PM
An interesting afternoon at @derbycitylab.bsky.social at the Derby City Council consultation seeking views on the potential regeneration of the area around Derby’s railway station. The council is looking for feedback on interim planning guidance, which has been drafted for Derby Station Quarter.
November 27, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Do I Need Planning Permission? How much does it cost? How long does it take to get? Considering extending or renovating your home or looking to build a new one? Check out our beginners guide to #planning explaining everything you might need to know buff.ly/3VVTA5z
Planning - A beginners guide - Planning Design Ltd
A guide on how the planning process works if you’re considering extending or renovating your home or looking to build a new one.
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November 26, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Hello @bsky.app. Planning & Design are a multi-disciplinary team of Town Planners, Architects and Heritage Specialists with over 20 years experience in providing expert guidance helping our clients to achieve planning permission and adding value to land and property. Meet the team at buff.ly/2YY3uJW
November 25, 2024 at 11:54 AM