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Backland Development – Teddington

19 Jan, 2015

DA provided landscape and ecological advice for an unusual residential development at Teddington. On redundant backland space two units are proposed. In order to comply with the strict planning constraints on overlooking and flood risk the design adopts basement living and garden space. Existing brick retaining walls frame the new sunken water features that incorporate grey water recycling. Green roofs and street level tree/ climber planting are also included to enrich biodiversity in this urban environment. Granit architects have co-ordinated the detailed application to LB Richmond on behalf of Petrow Estates.

Faraday Court – Surrey Research Park

18 Sep, 2013

Faraday Court is the latest phase of development at Surrey Research Park. Detailed planning permission is being sought for two new buildings totalling over 6,000m2 for specialist veterinary and pathology services. The 2ha sloping site is bordered by ancient woodland.

A sustainable low energy design is being prepared including spoil recycling and biodiversity enhancements. DA has supplied landscape and tree management services to the established design team, including HCD architects. The first phase construction is programmed for completion summer 2014.

Meanwhile as neighbouring SSTL expands the University of Surrey anticipates further development on the Research Park.

Retail Renewal

18 Jun, 2013

As British retailing adapts to new markets DA has been instructed on refurbishment programmes in Carlisle and London. Working with St Modwen project management at Edmonton shopping centre and The Co-operative at St Nicholas Retail Park, Carlisle the practice has provided landscape refurbishment strategies to enhance the public realm. Other regional projects extend across the south from Dorset to Kent.

Godstowe School – High Wycombe

18 May, 2013

Godstowe School lies in a wooded south facing setting above High Wycombe. The development programme includes a new sports hall, staff parking and outdoor sports facilites in a terraced design. DA advised on tree protection and landscape planning issues.

Hounslow FC

18 May, 2013

CB Hounslow United FC has been given the opportunity, subject to planning, to acquire a long term lease at Green Lane, Hounslow. DA have assisted WS Planning with the submission of a comprehensive landscape masterplan integrating a new pavilion, playing fields and parking adjacent a sensitive wetland habitat, riding centre and national gym facility.

Surrey Research Park

18 Aug, 2012

DA continues its established links with The University of Surrey and has recently completed the landscape design and special tree protection works for the Kepler Building, SSTL’s new technical facility. The practice has been retained at the Surrey Research Park on a refurbishment programme for the neighbouring Detica IT unit.

On behalf of the building lessee Black Rock UK Property Company remodelling works have been undertaken to the landscape framework to incorporate significant additional parking and other site improvements within the established Park character. DA has also undertaken feasibility studies for environmental improvements on the main University campus pedestrian routes.

Premier Inn Hotel Development

18 Jul, 2012

The 70 bed Premier Inn scheme at Waterfront Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire has been granted detailed planning permission and construction completion is scheduled for Summer 2013. DA negotiated the detailed landscape approval on this sensitive town gateway site.

London Road, Redhill

18 May, 2012

On behalf of Lamron Estates (Redhill) Ltd a detailed planning application was submitted for mixed commercial and residential development at this important town centre site near Redhill railway station.

The existing site contains a derelict office building and the proposed design provides a flexible modern working environment and rear residential units around the better boundary trees. A raised south facing landscape courtyard is proposed over basement parking and emphasis has been made on permeable ground finishes for the optimum SUDS rating.

DA supported Fibonacci Architects on the masterplan.

Reeds Hill Farm

18 May, 2012

The latest completed scheme for T A Fisher includes courtyard housing development around a refurbishment Listed Farmhouse and mature TPO trees. The scale of the new landscape treatment had to fit the spaces and integrate with the local building/ street pattern. DA is working on other edge of settlement projects with this longstanding client at the Hampshire / Berkshire borders.

Oxlease Gardens

18 Mar, 2012

Oxlease Farm extends to 74 ha in the Test Valley near Romsey. It is divided by the Romsey Barge Canal designated SSSI with an important wetland habitat to the west.

The landowner is proposing to gift this wetland to the local council for environmental and conservation purposes with improved public access supported by a long term landscape management fund.

A low density 58 unit enabling residential development, Oxlease Gardens, is proposed on former paddocks around existing farm buildings. DA is part of the masterplanning/ EIA team working with Pro-Vision Architects that has presented the scheme at public exhibition before the pre-application submission. A full planning application is anticipated to Test Valley BC later in 2012.

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