WSCA News
Keep up to date with everything we’ve been working on! Here you’ll find our latest news, project updates and behind-the-scenes insights, as well as articles that we have written covering a range of topics, from planning approvals and industry updates, to useful information and practical guidance.
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WSCA Spring Newsletter 2026
05 June 2026
Take a look at the WSCA Spring Newsletter 2026 and see what we have been up to!
WSCA Summer Away Day 2026
03 June 2026
For our summer team day out this year, we took a trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall, exploring one of England's most iconic architectural achievements firsthand! A fantastic well-deserved day out for our hard working team...
Planning Approval for the Change of Use from a Hotel to a Dwelling
27 May 2026
WSCA have successfully attained planning permission for the change of use of Broomhill Estate in Muddiford from a hotel to a private dwellinghouse. The approved proposal will see the former hotel sensitively redesigned into a spacious family home...
Planning Approval for a Timeless New Dwelling
07 May 2026
WSCA have been successful in achieving planning consent on the outskirts of Barnstaple, for the erection of a thoughtfully designed new dwelling that combines traditional character with contemporary detailing to create a timeless family home.
Future Homes and Buildings Standards
10 April 2026
The Future Homes Standards (FHS) is the next revision to Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation of Fuel & Power) in England due to be implemented in March 2027. It will significantly redefine what buyers of new-build homes can expect from their properties.
The Growing Importance of Fallback Planning in North Devon
31 March 2026
North Devon's rural planning environment is increasingly being shaped by the strategic use of fallback planning, which enables you to build upon existing permitted development rights. Discover here how this could apply to your project.
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