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Mixed Development, Bedfordshire

12 Feb, 2025
Mixed Development, Bedfordshire

The latest planning NPPF Policy emphasises the need for sustainable long term development including landscape management.

On an edge of settlement 0.9ha site the proposed 66 bed care home and 8 dwelling scheme has been integrated around the TPO tree canopy, adjacent communal leisure uses and parkland. The approved application submitted by WSPA on behalf of Aspire LPP was supported by the DA LVIA report with emphasis on long term landscape management in an area known for heritage fruit growing.  Careful consideration was given to sw drainage in the valley setting including marginal habitat wildlife corridor links to existing wet woodland. 

DA is working on many sensitive planning sites across southern UK where a special case must be made for successful outcomes.

Special Setting, Berkshire

12 Feb, 2025
Special Setting Berkshire

In the grounds of a former private zoo located within a designated planning special landscape character area a new dwelling has been approved.

The DA supporting landscape strategy and management plan has been developed within the estate setting of a grade 2 listed building.  The new 1.5ha gardens are set around mature parkland including estate pond and enhanced walled garden enclosure.

Working with STL Architects for Amberleigh Homes the scheme includes a new driveway access within the Green Belt setting.

 

Special Setting Berkshire

Economic Conversion, Surrey

12 Feb, 2025
Economic Conversion, Surrey

Working with Lytle Associates architects DA provided landscape and ecological advice for the conversion and remodelling of a former social club into apartments. Utilising the existing access and building footprint the revitalised communal gardens are now well integrated into the suburban fabric.

Above Ancient Woodland, Surrey

12 Feb, 2025
Above Ancient Woodland, Surrey

On an elevated north facing site above designated Ancient Woodland DA supported a  private client application for a new stepped detached dwelling. The successful design addressed the significant level changes and tree protection issues to create suitable amenity space and manageable external spaces while safeguarding the sensitive woodland edge. Our tree report and positive site negotiations with Forestry England were important influences on the design approach.

We continue to work with Lytle Associates Architects across the south-east.

Listed Parkland Conversion, Surrey

12 Feb, 2025
Listed Parkland Conversion, Surrey

At the edge of the Surrey Hills AONB and set within a grade 2 listed park and garden, the conversion of former stables to a private residence was supported by our LVIA report. The associated landscape strategy included areas of enhanced green enclosure with potential space for relocated stables and sand school utilising sensitive ground modelling.

The landscape setting of the 0.79ha site will be improved by extensive mixed-age enclosure planting with bio-diversity enhancement to the boundaries and linked marginal habitats. The design including long-term management will offer a meaningful transition between the new residence and open countryside. The successful application was co-ordinated by WSPA.

Landscape Enclosed Redevelopment, Near Godstone

24 Jan, 2024
Landscape Enclosed Redevelopment, Near Godstone

In accordance with current NPPF Policy the protection and enhancement of existing valued landscape character is given great weight in planning decision making. The 23 unit redevelopment of a 1.2ha former animal rescue centre has been designed in a courtyard format within the existing reinforced wooded landscape enclosure and linked wetland habitat. The application submitted by Planning Resolution on behalf of Cavello Homes Ltd was supported by the DA LVIA landscape report with emphasis on long term landscape management to ensure full integration of the proposal into the Green Belt setting within the client retained outer land.  DA is working on many sensitive planning sites across southern UK where a special case must be made for successful outcomes.

Village Extension, South Oxfordshire

24 Jan, 2024
Village Extension South Oxfordshire

Originally working with Lytle Associates architects for The Oratory School in 2016, DA provided the LVIA report and landscape strategy for a 25unit residential development in a Village Conservation Area extension site within the AONB. Having gained the initial approval DA were then retained by Rectory Homes to progress the detailed landscape and tree condition application scheme for the extended 34 unit 1.48ha site including the adjacent former Woodcote Garden centre.  The successful landscape submission included an enhanced landscape framework retaining the managed TPO tree canopy with mature hedgerow envelope while creating a new inner greenspace linked by public footpaths to the village hub. The built-out Darnell Place is now fully occupied

Creative Conversion, Surrey

24 Jan, 2024
Creative Conversion, Surrey

This proposed stables conversion to private dwelling located on an elevated edge of settlement site near Epsom was won at appeal. The successful application was guided by the DA report to ensure the protection of key natural features and included creative new build siting and massing, orchard planting and pond habitat utilising sensitive spoil remodelling. WSPA co-ordinated the submission and appeal on behalf of the private client. 

Care Village Transition Plan, Surrey

24 Jan, 2024
Care Village Transition Plan

At the edge of a planning Green Gap at Farnham, a Care Village is proposed that offers significant communal leisure facilities. These include an extension to the local rugby club playing fields, new tennis and bowls clubs with a central management hub. The landscape setting of the 4.48ha site will be improved by extensive mixed-age enclosure planting with new footpath links to the local nature reserve and greenspace as well as drainage and bio-diversity enhancement to the boundary stream and linked wetland margins. The design, including long-term management, will offer a meaningful transition between the existing settlement and open countryside. The pre-application inquiry submitted to WBC is being co-ordinated by HR Architects with Bell Cornwell Planning on behalf of Lamron Developments (Holybourne) Ltd.

Landscape Led Design, Near Cambridge

07 Jan, 2023

Within an historic village Conservation Area adjoining The Green Belt a replacement dwelling application has been supported by a key landscape report by DA. The contemporary design by Peter Huf Architecture has been carefully sited within the settlement envelope to minimise negative visual impact from the adjacent water meadows. Night-time 3D visualisation including the reinforced boundary screen has been included in the submission by MVH Planning on behalf of private clients.  

DA is working on many sensitive planning sites across southern UK where a special case must be made for successful outcomes.

Courtyard Development, Sussex

07 Jan, 2023

Horsham DC has approved a 4 unit courtyard scheme for The Purple Pepper Partnership in a hillside village setting above the River Arun.

The successful application was guided by the DA tree report to ensure the protection of key natural features. WSPA co-ordinated the submission working with Rohac Architects.

We continue to work with WSPA on a number of projects across the south-east and have included recent appeal successes within The Green Belt and other formally designated sites.

Hambrook Extension, Sussex

07 Jan, 2023
Hambrook Extension

Working with HGP architects for Foreman Homes, DA provided the landscape strategy for a 30 unit residential development on a 1.23ha site in a village setting severed by the A27 trunk road improvements. The landscape submission included an enhanced landscape framework.

The new greenspace is linked by public footpaths to boundary marginal habitat and woodland improvements. Integrating linked SUDS drainage on this low-lying site was an important design feature retaining the mixed-age tree canopy and mature hedgerow enclosure.

Mixed use development in Basingstoke

07 Jan, 2023

wo years after Basingstoke Town FC moved to a new ground operated by the Hampshire FA the application for mixed use development at their former 2.7ha Camrose site has been approved on appeal. The successful scheme includes mixed tenure apartments with street and podium level landscape all adjacent a new neighbourhood park. The roadside frontage includes a stepped vertical landscape treatment to fit the prominent sloping site and opposite a new link road there is a proposed care home sited near local community facilities.

DA provided the landscape strategy with supporting design and management plan. Fibonacci Architects co-ordinated the submission on behalf of Basron Developments. 

Christmas Bakery Redevelopment, Worplesdon

07 Jan, 2023

We are pleased to have assisted an independent family run business in gaining planning approval for their bakery phased redevelopment. The bakery has served the local community for over 100 years and will benefit from an expanded shop, tea-room and commercial bakery as well as improved access, parking and an external landscape upgrade.

DA co-ordinated the landscape scheme retaining the valued tree canopy and enhancing the site habitats with John Wenman Ecology. Lytle Associates Architects, who managed the submission to Guildford BC, work with us on a number of projects including development adjacent Ancient Woodland where management plans are key to sustained bio-diversity improvement.

 

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Settlement Edge Integration, Sonning Common

07 Jan, 2023

This recently occupied 25 unit development for established client T A Fisher includes affordable and market units with LAP play facilities set within reinforced shelterbelts and structural landscape adjacent the AONB. DA continues to work with T A Fisher across the Thames Valley.

Integrated Design Lake View House, Kent

03 Nov, 2021
Integrated Design Lake View House, Kent

In the High Weald AONB any new development should fully consider the existing valued context. A new home has been carefully designed on the 2.75 ha edge of settlement site. The former tanyard has been managed by the family client for over 30 years with bio-diversity improvements including the establishment of an arboretum, creation of a fishing lake utilising a natural spring and recycling former railway tracks for rough grazing. 

The proposed dwelling is integrated into the south facing slope with passive energy design. Externally the new build siting, form and finishes together with the wider landscape investment will provide long-term benefits to the local environment.

DA provided the critical landscape assessment report with 3D visualisation supporting Phi Design and Build and Prospective Planning. 

DA is working on many sensitive planning sites across southern UK where a special case must be made for successful outcomes.

 

lake view plan

The Glasshouse, Basingstoke

03 Nov, 2021
The Glasshouse Basingstoke

This high specification office development lies in a prominent location at the edge of the established Basing View business district. 

The passive energy 7 storey development includes communal conference facilities, gym, café and terraced roof gardens with significant vertical landscape treatment around the basement parking zone. 

DA worked with Fibonacci Architects and Woolf Bond Planning for Fishron Properties Ltd.

Settlement Edge, North Cheam

03 Nov, 2021

Set in a mature residential area with prominent street trees this ‘arts and crafts’ style development respects the suburban fabric while adding contemporary design that enriches the local landscape character.

DA provided landscape and bio-diversity enhancement while assisting Planning Resolution and Flower Michelin architects for the detailed application. The scheme has now been built out and occupied.

Valued Landscape, Poynings

03 Oct, 2020
Valued Landscape Poynings

National Park Authorities correctly require the design of new development to fully consider the existing valued context.

The proposed development scale, architectural siting, form and finishes should fully respect and enhance the immediate landscape setting. Settlement edge locations below panoramic public viewpoints face greater scrutiny because of their prominence.

Full consideration of the dark skies planning policy and other special constraints were key to the replacement dwelling design at Poynings within the SDNP. DA provided the critical landscape assessment report supporting Koru Architects and Prospective Planning.

DA is working on many sensitive planning sites across southern UK where a special case must be made for successful outcomes.

 

Valued Landscape Poynings CAD

Urban Renewal, Basingstoke

17 Jun, 2019
Urban Renewal Basingstoke

Basingstoke Town Football Club has recently moved to a new ground west of the town operated by the Hampshire FA. The former 2.7ha Camrose site is now being redeveloped for mixed-use with care home, apartment and terraced housing around communal green space and shared links to the town centre.

Vertical landscape treatments are utilised together with buffer structure planting in the DA landscape strategy and supporting design statement in the application to BDBC.

Fibonaaci Architects co-ordinated the submission on behalf of Basron Developments.

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