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Landscape Design in Sensitive Sites

We are experts in preparing detailed site appraisals, robust landscape strategies and bespoke impact assessments for our clients, unlocking planning for development within sensitive Green Belt and valued rural landscapes.

Tom Delhanty Associate Director 020 8339 3674 t.delhanty@prp-co.uk

Landscape at PRP

Angeli Ganoo-Fletcher Director 020 7653 3488 a.ganoo-fletcher@prp-co.uk

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What we do 4

Recent clients 6

Integrated working 7

Projects 8

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Architecture Urban Design Masterplanning Landscape Development Consultancy Planning Interiors Research

Dartington Hall gardens, Grade 2* Listed (see project details on page 20)

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Landscape at PRP work with both our in-house architects and on direct commissions with other firms. We maximise the potential for our clients to achieve planning success and deliver a high quality scheme.

Early involvement of a landscape expert is essential when testing the viability and assessing the development potential of a sensitive site. Once this has been established the strategic analysis and detailed reports we prepare provide the much needed justification for development through the planning process.

What we do

With a broad client base and large portfolio of schemes across a range of scales and contexts, we offer comprehensive strategic design services.

Site Appraisals Landscape Strategies Landscape Masterplanning

To gain an in-depth appreciation of the sensitivities of the site we consider:

• Existing site context

• Local and regional character

• Relevant planning policy

• Key constraints and opportunities

• Ability of site to absorb change.

To provide key evidence for development on complex sites we consider:

• A definitive landscape approach to the masterplan

• Risks affecting implementation

• On-going management issues

• Long-term viability.

To inform development proposals and massing studies we provide landscape led masterplans:

• Tailored to client’s requirements

• Responsive to landscape character and environmental conditions

• Founded on specific site sensitivities.

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Landscape and Visual Amenity Assessments

We have specialist knowledge of working in

Current Project Locations

• Stand-alone reports or contributions to formal EIA’s

• Preparation of Accurate Visual Representations inform the scale and massing of the proposals

• Liaison with Local Authorities to agree assessment scope and methodologies

• Prepared in line with best practice guidance.

• Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

• Areas of Great Landscape Value (AGLV)

• Green Belt

• Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

• Heritage settings

• Conservation areas.

• Outer London Boroughs

• Laugharne Peninsula Carmarthenshire

• Chilterns AONB

• Surrey Hills AONB

• High and Low Weald, Surrey Special Landscape Area

• Test Valley SSSI

• Dartington Hall Estate, Devon

• Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Berkshire.

Recent clients

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Integrated working

PRP is an interdisciplinary, design-led practice. We provide a fully integrated service encompassing a wide range of skills and embrace a holistic approach that well-designed projects demand.

Combining in-house specialist skills and resources early in the process provides clients with many benefits, including:

• Time and financial efficiencies

• A joined-up approach

• Clarity of vision from the outset.

ArchitectureAnne-Marie Nicholson Senior Partner am.nicholson@prp-co.uk

Development ConsultancyAndrew Mellor Partner a.mellor@prp-co.uk

Planning Eve Ladden Timbers Associatee.timbers@prp-co.uk

Laugharne Peninsula Tay Estuary, CarmarthenshireHOLIDAY RESORT

Planning constraints and site challenges:

• Landscape at PRP have consulted CADW (Historic Environment Service for Welsh Govt) and Carmarthenshire CC to develop a robust landscape strategy to inform the masterplan.

• Heritage associations with Dylan Thomas (Milk Wood and Boathouse within site).

• Scheduled Ancient Monument (Fort).

• Protected trees and woodland.

• Bat colonies.

• Heritage trail traverses site.

• Historic view from Laugharne Castle.

Aerial view of Laugharne Park and Milk Wood on Tay Estuary

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Emerging landscape strategy

Key1. Site Entrance (new stone piers / signage)2. Arrival Court3. Reception Building / Ancillaries4. Holiday Lodges5. Landscape Features (Cloddiau)6. Scheduled Ancient Monument7. Potential Locations For Play8. New Clubhouse9. Clubhouse Forecourt10. Mary’s House11. Harbour Bar12. Dylan Thomas Boathouse13. Dylan Thomas Walk14. Cliff House15. Proposed Picnic Site

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Clubhouse sensitively inserted into woodland setting

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“Dylan Thomas Walk” - Holiday apartments merge with their landscape setting

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Reception building set within terrace landscape of traditional stone walls and wildflower meadows from seed of local provenance

Stanbridge Earls Romsey, Test Valley SSSIRETIREMENT VILLAGE

Planning constraints and complexities:

• Proximity to River Test SSSI (site within Impact Risk Zone).

• Priority Habitat – Deciduous Woodland within site.

• Priority Habitat – Woodpasture and Parkland BAP.

• Grade 2* Listed buildings and Heritage Landscape.

• Landscape at PRP are assisting client in consultation with Test Valley, Historic England and representation at Design Review Panel.

Landscape character and heritage analysis

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Emerging landscape strategy

Illustrative section for proposed landscape setting to Grade 2* Listed manor house

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Key1. Covered rill leading to natural swale 2. Retained trees3. Decorative brick and knapped flint retaining wall4. Brimming trough water feature5. Fan-trained trees on frames6. Cloud hedging below retained trees7. Path with steps down to historic path8. Sculptural terraced lawn9. Wild flower grassland swathes10. Existing steps to be retained as historical feature11. Outdoor lobby defined by retained gate and additional metal gate posts

Design strategy includes refurbishment of existing walled gardens Grade 2* Listed Manor House in its mature parkland setting

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Dartington Hall Estate DevonRETIREMENT LIVING & LIVE / WORK UNITS

Planning constraints and site challenges:

• Landscape at PRP consulted closely with officers at South Hams and English Heritage to prepare a detailed landscape and visual amenity assessment to inform the emerging masterplan.

• Ancient Woodland.

• South Hams SAC.

• Grade 2 Listed Twentieth Century buildings within site.

• Proximity to Grade 2* Listed Historic Gardens.

• Proximity to Grade 1 Listed Hall.

• Public Rights of Way traverse site.

Parkland landscape flowing through new and existing buildings

Aerial view

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New residential blocks nestle into ancient woodland

Illustrative view of residential blocks in natural landscape setting

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Retention of key landscape features and sensitive insertion of new buildings into their setting

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Springbok Estate Cranleigh, Low WealdHOTEL, SUPPORTED LIVING & EXTRA CARE

Planning issues and PRP role:

• 60 affordable rent Independent Living apartments, 20 Independent Living bungalows, new communal HUB (shared communal & ancillary spaces).

• Landscape at PRP are assisting client with evidence at inquiry.

• Landscape at PRP made representations on landscape matters affecting AGLV:

- Commentary on baseline Landscape Amenity.

- Commentary on proposal to allocate AONB equivalent level of protection to AGLV.

- Commentary on discrepancy between 2007 AGLV Review (Local Plan) and 2013 AONB Boundary Review.

Sachel Court (top). Potential impact Assessment on AGLV (bottom)

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Emerging landscape strategy Sensitive insertion of building into existing pastoral landscape

PRP precedent image: careful selection of landscape and architectural materials responds to local character

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We are experts in preparing detailed site appraisals, robust landscape strategies and bespoke impact assessments for our clients, unlocking planning for development within sensitive Green Belt and valued rural landscapes.

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