The 6th April 2014 sees the introduction of updated Approved Documents for Part L – Conservation of Fuel and Power – from the current 2010 documents. With the introduction of the updated guidance there is a period of transition, meaning, that if the Building Regulations Application is made prior to the 6th April 2014 and […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Changes to Approved Documents Part L in 2014Recently Dayle gave a presentation as part of Anglia Ruskin University Summer CPD Series, the presentation looked at some of the opportunities and risks for improving energy efficiency in Heritage Buildings. Covering the areass where the efficiency of a building can be improved but without compromise to the existing fabric, character and significance. By looking […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Energy Efficiency in Heritage BuildingsChanges to planning laws won’t necessarily mean that Ipswich high street will end up overrun with betting shops and payday loan companies says local building expert Dayle Bayliss. The Local Government Association (LGA) recently published its thoughts on the relaxation of the planning laws for change of use of buildings as recommended by Mary Portas. […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Planning Changes Should be Driver for Regenerating our High StreetsWest Street Vineyard has been featured in the RICS East of England’s Magazine. This addition looks at start up businesses and SME’s, the RICS wrote a piece on our project at West Street Vineyard and some of the aspects of staring up a business and the journey we have had since 2011. The piece also […]
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