Journal

Finishing University and looking for a job within the Built Environment can be a daunting task as it seems no one really knows what to...

Planning Conditions are set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Instead of refusing a planning application, the LPA may...

CIL is a relatively new level of policy introduced in 2010. Its’ adoption by local authorities has been uneven adding to the confusion...

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that can be imposed by Local Authorities to enable them to fund and deliver supporting...

CIL can be a huge burden on self-builders and developers so it’s important to understand why it's in place, how it benefits the local...

The UK is currently facing a dramatic shortage in housing. With an ever-increasing population, we are not meeting the demand for housing...

What do Structural Engineers do? Structural engineers are the people responsible for making sure a building stands up by ensuring all the...

The Department for Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS) is the designating body of listed buildings. Listed Buildings are defined by the...

In a followup to an article we posted last year we are going to discuss in more detail permitted development. If you have not read that...

What is Class Q? The change of use of a building represents development in planning law and this usually requires planning permission...

If you’re planning on any work on or close to the boundaries of your property it is important to understand the Party Wall Act. This Act...

During any construction project there will be many instances that will cause issues in the completion and progress of your project....

In an office in the old sorting house there worked an architect. Sound familiar? Well it should. We here at Arkhi have been looking...

Long Lasting and Durable Materials A few years ago it was on trend to install new timber decking but this has come to be replaced with...

Tree preservation orders (TPOs) are commonly used by councils to protect certain trees within their area of authority found on someone...

Street art is unique in that it requires and thrives in the urban built environment. The styles and artistic choices of this kind of art...

Saving the planet is currently a very relevant topic. Greta Thunberg makes frequent headlines for protesting, and COP 26 isn’t too far...

Being based in Congleton since our founding Arkhi respects the town that has held several of its offices. As the town is celebrating it’s...

Permitted development rights enables homeowners to carry out works/extensions without a full planning application being submitted. We...

Efficiency and saving water outside is just as important as inside the home. Planting drought resistant plants, mulching and the...