Business Details
Chartered Architects in Truro, Cornwall
Laurence Associates is a chartered architectural practice with over three decades of experience delivering bespoke, high-quality residential and commercial projects across the United Kingdom. Our multidisciplinary team of chartered planners, architects, and landscape architects provides an integrated approach to development, from concept to completion. Based in Truro, Cornwall, we combine a deep understanding of complex planning processes with a proven track record in securing permissions for challenging sites. Our holistic design philosophy prioritises sustainability, maximising development potential while adhering to client briefs and budgets. With accreditations from the Royal Town Planning Institute, RIBA, and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, we maintain industry-leading standards.Our team's expertise spans planning appeals, masterplanning, and renewable energy integration, supported by a commitment to client collaboration. We offer tailored services including feasibility assessments, environmental impact evaluations, and construction stage project management. Our reputation as an award-winning practice is built on technical excellence, strategic insight, and a client-focused approach. We serve both private and public sector clients, specialising in transforming complex sites into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Our leadership team brings cumulative expertise in planning law, architectural design, and landscape management, ensuring comprehensive solutions for every project.
Services
Planning Applications
Certificates of Lawfulness
Appeals
Masterplanning
Construction Drawings
Landscape Design
Renewable Energy Solutions
Environmental Impact Assessments
Contract Administration
Garden Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in UK planning and architectural design
- Our fully integrated multidisciplinary approach ensures cohesive project delivery
- Chartered professionals with proven success in securing challenging planning permissions
- Holistic design philosophy combining sustainability with client-specific requirements
- Specialist expertise in renewable energy integration and environmental assessments
Associations and certifications
- Royal Town Planning Institute
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Services
Planning Applications
Our planning team prepares and submits comprehensive applications for residential and commercial developments. We specialise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks to secure permissions for challenging sites. With chartered status from leading institutions, we ensure compliance with local and national planning policies while maximising development potential.
Landscape Design
We create integrated landscape solutions combining hard and soft elements for residential and commercial projects. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with functional requirements, including detailed site analysis and visual impact assessments. Services range from garden design to large-scale masterplanning with ecological considerations.
Architectural Design
Our architectural services cover concept design through to construction documentation for bespoke residential and commercial buildings. We specialise in creating sustainable, context-sensitive designs that meet planning requirements. The team provides technical expertise for new builds, extensions, and heritage projects across Cornwall and the South West.
Renewable Energy
We integrate renewable energy solutions into architectural designs, including solar and battery storage systems. Our services cover feasibility assessments, planning applications, and technical specifications for sustainable developments. We provide energy statements and SAP calculations to meet modern building regulations and environmental standards.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services create cohesive development frameworks balancing built environment needs with landscape considerations. We specialise in strategic site analysis, feasibility studies, and phased implementation plans for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The approach integrates transport, ecology, and community needs within regulatory constraints.
People
Richard Marsden
Owner & Managing Director
With 30 years' experience, Richard leads our multidisciplinary team, specialising in planning law and appeals. He negotiates with local authorities to secure permissions for complex sites, maintaining our industry-leading reputation through strategic expertise and client representation at planning committees.
Jason Pledger
Owner & Director
Jason heads our design team with 35+ years in architectural technology. He focuses on translating client visions into innovative designs, combining technical expertise with creative flair. His membership of CIAT and engineering background ensures practical, buildable solutions for diverse projects.
Liz Alexander
Planning Director
As a chartered planner with public and private sector experience, Liz specialises in residential and commercial developments. She leads planning strategy, with expertise in renewable energy applications and appeals. Her strategic insight enhances our success rate for complex planning submissions across rural and urban contexts.
Mark James
Design Director
Mark brings over a decade of residential architecture experience, focusing on single-family homes and mixed-use schemes. His technical expertise ensures high-quality construction detailing. He mentors the design team while maintaining active involvement in project delivery from concept to completion.
Ivor Matthew
Principal Landscape Architect
With 30+ years' experience, Ivor specialises in landscape assessments for housing and renewable energy projects. His expertise includes LVIA reports and expert witness testimony. Formerly with Cornwall Council, he combines technical knowledge with practical implementation of landscape management plans for diverse developments.
Questions
What planning services do you offer?
We provide full planning services including applications, appeals, certificates of lawfulness, enforcement cases, and pre-application advice across residential and commercial sectors.
Do you handle renewable energy projects?
Yes, we specialise in renewable energy planning applications, including solar and battery storage schemes, with dedicated experts in this field.
Can you assist with listed building consents?
Our team handles listed building consents as part of our planning services, working closely with heritage authorities to secure approvals.
Do you work outside Cornwall?
While based in Cornwall, we operate across the South West including Devon, Somerset, and Dorset, with experience in varied planning contexts.
What architectural styles do you specialise in?
We create bespoke designs tailored to site context and client needs, working across traditional and contemporary styles for residential and commercial projects.
How do you handle complex planning challenges?
Our chartered planners use strategic expertise to address complex sites, combining technical knowledge with negotiation skills to achieve planning successes.
