by Guillermo Sanchez | Feb 27, 2020 | Graphics, Guidance
Planning applications are often informed by technical reports, but an essential element of the planning submission is the visual presentation of the scheme. The saying goes ‘It’s all in the presentation’ and in our experience, the most successful schemes are those... read more
by Gemma Melvill | Feb 17, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy
For development sites that have wildlife interest, Local Planning Authorities often apply a range of pre-commencement or pre-operation ecology planning conditions. Whilst pre-commencement planning conditions should not come as a surprise to applicants (see our related... read more
by Stephanie Attwood | Feb 11, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Protected Species
As we move into late winter, it’s that time of year when our ecologists start gearing up for the next survey season. It is also the last opportunity for our landscape architects to capture winter views of potential development before fresh leaf cover obscures views... read more
by Gemma Melvill | Jan 29, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy
Biodiversity Net Gain is “an approach to development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.”(1). When applying biodiversity net gain principles, developers are encouraged to bring forward schemes that provide an overall increase in natural habitat... read more
by Stephanie Attwood | Jan 23, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy
Bat surveys to validate planning applications We often take calls at The Landmark Practice from homeowners who have been told by their local planning authority that a bat survey must be submitted as part of a planning application, such as for a small-scale development... read more
by Gemma Melvill | Jan 16, 2020 | Ecology, Landmark, News
It was a very busy summer for The Landmark Practice ecology team last year. We had the opportunity to work on a fantastic range of projects including residential development, solar PV, household recycling centres, manufacturing plant and golf courses. Our field... read more
