Project
Stoneham Farm, Tilehurst
Client
Private client
Description
Replacement courtyard development on redundant agricultural site at edge of North Wessex AONB and TPO woodland. Elevated edge of settlement site required special consideration of visual impact for new dwellings and protection and enhancement of existing tree canopy.
Services
LVIA and tree constraints plan. Landscape strategy with 5 year landscape and woodland management plan.
Value
£ 2m+
Project
Lodge Farm, Reigate
Client
Private client
Description
Replacement farmstead development on former piggery within Surrey Green Belt and AONB. Elevated site required special consideration of visual impact for new dwellings and setting of adjacent Gatton Park. Scheme built out by Earlswood Homes and shortlisted in Surrey Property Awards 2017.
Services
LVIA and constraints plan. Landscape strategy with illustrative CGIs and 5 year landscape management plan.
Value
£ 1m+
Project
Courtlands Farm, Banstead
Client
Private client
Description
9 unit residential development on former munitions site within Surrey Green Belt. Heritage requirement addressed with one number restored bunker as historic element within former context for educational purposes. Elevated site required special consideration of visual impact for new contemporary dwellings.
Services
LVIA and constraints plan. Landscape strategy and 5 year landscape management plan.
Value
£ 3m+
Project
Chiltern Rise, Woodcote
Client
The Oratory Schools Association
Description
Phased residential development based on SHMA housing mix policy on school estate land. Phase 1 included 25 houses with new highway access at edge of village conservation area within Chilterns AONB. Planning approval granted after lengthy negotiations with SODC.
Mature boundary tree retention together with suitable highways access were key issues that informed the planning application.
Services
Preliminary overall site tree, phase 1 ecological report, LVIA and constraints plan. Landscape strategy and detailed tree protection negotiations with SODC.
Value
£ 5m+
Project
CB Hounslow FC
Client
CB Hounslow (supported by Football Foundation/ Lord Mayor’s Fund)
Description
New community football centre with main ground + match day parking, junior training centre with central pavilion. Site located beside wetland reserve, riding centre and national gym facility in local green corridor.
Services
Landscape planning report with indicative landscape masterplan for the scheme approval LBH. Subsequent detailed landscape sections, specification and 5 year management plan.
Value
£1m+
Project
Old Lodge Place Twickenham
Client
Millhill Properties (Twickenham) Ltd
Description
Split level residential conversion of former offices by Twickenham Station. High quality apartments in sylvan setting with topiary and natural hardscape finishes.
Old Lodge Place is a desirable apartment conversion on a split level site near Twickenham station. The former commercial property has been refurbished as high quality apartments with communal parking and landscape gardens set within a mature sylvan setting.
A combination of topiary and natural hard landscape finishes integrate the scheme with the local streetscene.
Services
Detailed landscape planning scheme, tree protection with follow up project management to occupation.
Value
£ 1m+
Project
Basingstoke Town FC – new ground
Client
Basingstoke Town FC
Description
New 7,500 capacity stadium with scope for future extension on sloping site on ring road.
Services
Feasibility study for landscape impact/ constraints concentrating on tree constraints adjacent proposed earthworks.
Project
Godstowe School, High Wycombe
Client
Godstowe School
Description
New sports hall, staff parking and outdoor sports facilities in a terraced design on a south facing wooded sloping site.
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.
Services
Detailed tree and landscape reports with tree protection scheme approved as pre-start conditions by Wycombe DC.
Value
£ 1m+
Project
Hollybourne Motorists Services
Client
Lamron (Hollybourne) Ltd
Description
New motorist service area including hotel, restaurants, petrol filling station and picnic area on A31 Wey Valley location.
Services
LVIA report, detailed landscape constraints submission informing the submitted landscape masterplan and landscape sections. Public exhibition and informal hearing appeal attendance.
Value
£ 4m+
Project
SRP Phase12 – included these projects:
Faraday Court – Surrey Research Park
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.
Innovative Veterinary Centre – Surrey Research Park
The recently opened Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue Centre represents the latest phase of Faraday Court at Surrey Research Park. DA advised the University of Surrey on the boundary ancient woodland and site tree protection together with detailed landscape planning matters. The next phase of development is pending a suitable tenant agreement.
Value
£15m+
Project
Oast House Farm, Ashington
Client
Devine Homes Group
Description
Mixed development including 77 houses, community use and new access driveway all set in an enhanced landscape framework.
Services
LVIA report with indicative landscape masterplan for the scheme promotion in the Local Plan
Value
£5m+
Project
Lakeside, Theale
Client
Central Corporation Securities
Description
On the 8.5ha former gravel extraction site the creation of a mixed development of 325 houses and apartments including extra care units. The design is set around an enhanced lakeside walk connecting communal green space, a wooded nature reserve, public viewpoints with cycle/ footpaths links to local amenities and Theale village. The outline approval included a long term landscape and ecological management plan.
Services
LVIA report with landscape constraints submission informing the approved landscape masterplan and supporting sections following extensive negotiations with West Berkshire Council.
Value
£ 25m+
Project
Oxlease Gardens, Romsey
Client
Private client
Description
On the 74ha Oxlease Farm site the creation of a long term management plan for a new wetland reserve adjacent the SSSI Romsey Barge Canal funded by a 58 unit enabling garden village development on former paddocks.
Services
LVIA report, detailed tree and landscape constraints submission informing the approved landscape masterplan following extensive negotiations with Test Valley BC and English Nature.
Value
£ 8m+
Project
Headquarters Development, Reading
Client
Pulleyn Transport
Description
New warehousing, offices and parking with realigned entrance improvements retaining mature wooded setting.
Pulleyn Transport is an established global transport company operating from its Reading headquarters. An application for new warehousing, offices and parking with entrance improvements has been made to Wokingham BC co-ordinated by Woolf Bond Planning. The illustration by The Harris Partnership Architects shows how the realigned entrance will be enclosed by retained mature trees with skilful ground modelling around the proposed parking. DA provided the tree and landscape planning reports. Subject to full planning approval construction is programmed for completion 2018.
Services
LVIA report, detailed tree and landscape conditions submission
Value
£ 2m+
Project
Priory Farmhouse, W Sussex
Client
Private client
Description
Conversion of Grade 1 Listed former medieval Priory and Chapter House in grounds of farmhouse to family home overlooking Arun Valley, W Sussex.
Services
Feasibility study to convert outbuildings within inner landscape masterplan
Project
The Great House Sonning
Client
The Great House at Sonning Ltd
Description
Proposed internal hotel refurbishment, lower parking and riverside garden terracing improvements to Grade 2 Listed building in village Conservation Area.
Services
Preliminary landscape / tree report. Landscape strategy/ tree protection/ method statement with 5 year landscape management plan.
Value
£ 0.5m+
Project
Plumpton Lane, Plumpton
Client
Private client
Description
Detailed application for 2 detached contemporary energy efficient dwellings on former light industrial site within village envelope in SDNP.
The conversion scheme included the replacement of light industrial use with mixed residential and holiday let accommodation. The site lies within the South Downs National Park and is visible from the South Downs Way.
With considered tree protection, a replanted landscape setting and contemporary architecture using local materials the detailed proposal has received strong local support. A detailed application has now been made to Lewes DC with Koru Architects guided by Prospective Planning.
Services
LVIA report with indicative landscape strategy & preliminary tree protection. Revised scheme supported by members and approved at planning committee against officer recommendations.
Value
£ 750k+
Project
Admirals Park, Le Bouet, Guernsey
Client
International Energy Group
Description
Mixed office/ apartment coastal development as part regeneration of ex gasworks site.
Services
Landscape Impact Assessment to support detailed planning application for contemporary architectural design. Landscape framework strategy in erosion proof low energy scheme. 3D photomontage to support Island States/ CABE presentation.
Value
£ 10m approx
The proposed office redevelopment at London Road, Redhill for McKay Securities was part of the mixed use scheme that was awarded detailed planning permission in early 2014. Completion is anticipated in autumn 2015.
DA assisted Fibonacci Architects with detailed landscape / streetscape advice.
Frequently we support refurbishment and redevelopment schemes with landscape/ ecological input to maximise BREEAM and CfSH credits.
Based around a new transport hub, Sutton Point is a mixed development that demonstrates the Mayor of London’s initiative for sustainable urban regeneration. On a vacant site adjacent Sutton station the proposal will include mixed retail, commercial, leisure and residential space around a new pedestrian plaza.
DA assisted PRC architects in the scheme design and the creation of an exciting and vibrant public realm to bring a sense of place and visual separation from the busy traffic flows. Visitors will have direct access to the new plaza from the proposed Croydon tram link extension. Residents will also benefit from roof gardens in this low energy development. A decision is anticipated on the detailed application made by CNM Estates/ Carrigmay Developments from LB Sutton later in 2013.Sutton Point
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