Welcome to Adcock Associates
At Adcock Associates, we're committed to guiding our clients through the design and planning stages of new and refurbishment projects. Our team excels in navigating the local authority planning process, ensuring a smooth progression from initial sketches to the conclusion of applications.
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Explore our services to see how we can support development projects.
Design
Design is a discipline taking into account aesthetic and functional considerations. Here, it is specifically tailored to cater to the unique demands of roadside retail projects. We focus on creating designs that combine functionality with visual appeal, aspiring to make each project stand out and serve its purpose effectively.​
From concept to final design, we work closely with clients to create developments that align with their specific needs, solving problems and focussing on the particular challenges and opportunities these projects present.
Design services prioritising both commercial and aesthetic quality can elevate your roadside retail space.
Planning
Obtaining planning permission can be detailed and challenging, particularly given the ever-changing and complex nature of legislation. Our extensive experience guides and assists clients through the planning process to a resolution with the planning authority. There is no guarantee of an approval but having a planning strategy for setting clear goals, measuring progress and understanding the planning process significantly increases an application's chance of success. With new challenges lie opportunities for innovation, modification and enhancement.
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Types of Planning Applications:
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Full Planning
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Outline Planning
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Removal, Variation or Discharge of Planning Conditions (S73)
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Approval of Reserved Matters
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Non-Material Amendment to a Planning Permission (S96A)
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Prior Approval
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Advertisement Consent
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Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD)
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Enforcement resolution
Contemporary Vernacular Design
Contemporary Vernacular Design refers to the integration of local, culturally specific elements with modern design principles. It often reflects the unique characteristics and needs of a particular community while incorporating contemporary materials, technologies and aesthetics. Essentially it is about blending traditional influences with current design trends.
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Vernacular building has more recently been examined by designers and the construction industry exploring how it can be developed to be more energy efficient with contemporary design and construction.
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Get in touch to learn more about how contemporary vernacular design can transform your space while staying true to its cultural roots.
