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EIA and Phased Development
In advance of the approaching deadline for significant changes in UK EIA process, our series of topical EIA articles continues with consideration of how to build scheme flexibility into Phased development Changing needs For a multi-phase development, more than...
The Ecology Survey Season is Fast Approaching
Its ok, you can say it … not newts again! Ecology can seem like a real drag when bringing forward a site. It is possible, however to minimise disruption and cost and turn ecology into planning gain via early consideration of ecology survey requirements. If ecological...
Rare newts ‘planted’ at development sites to stop the bulldozers
Please read on - that’s an old news story run by the Daily Telegraph in 2016, which referred to the “well-known trick of objectors using newts to delay the construction of badly needed housing.” The Housing White Paper, published this week, specifically refers to...
Birds in Bristol: House sparrow
The 2017 Big Garden Birdwatch was held at the beginning of this month. This annual survey gives a snapshot of our garden bird population and an idea of which species are doing well. This huge annual citizen science event allows scientists to tap the vast...
Is Custom Build the Answer to the delivery of housing?
In a post-Brexit climate that has inevitably created further uncertainty over the delivery of much needed homes, new supply models are making their contribution to housing delivery. The release of the first plots for sale at the Graven Hill Custom Build...
Garden for Plant Lovers
At this dark time of year, with short days and dull light, Landscape Architect Sarah Bond writes about the joy of naturalistic planting (and good food!), inspired by a recent visit to the Oudolf Field in Bruton, Somerset. [gallery columns="2" size="large"...
West of England Joint Spatial Plan – Having Your Say?
Calls for ‘joined up’ and strategic thinking are at the heart of discussions regarding planning for the future. As the West of England Joint Spatial Plan reaches its next round of consultation we at Landmark are keen to see how the push for jobs, investment and...
Deadline approaches for significant changes in EIA process
Changes to the EIA Directive are imminent. Submit requests for Screening/Scoping Opinions before 16 May 2017 for consideration under the existing regime. Why the rush? Brexit notwithstanding, as an existing Member State, the UK is obliged to implement the new EIA...
Where have all the hedgehogs gone?
Whether you have a hedgehog that visits your garden or if, sadly, your experience of this species is mainly as road traffic casualties, you may have noticed that sightings of hedgehogs are now very infrequent. Numbers of this prickly, small, species have declined...
Sharing our Expertise: ISEA Solar Planning Conference
Emerging case law and evolving government policy, combined with rapidly developing technological innovation, places daily demands on our clients and professional partners in statutory agencies to update skills and expertise. Landmark has considerable experience of...
Eco holiday village plans for old quarry
Habitat First Group has this week submitted a planning application to North Devon District Council to transform Venn Quarry, south east of Barnstaple, into a major new holiday retreat, based on ecological principles. The Landmark Practice worked with the design team...
Is Bristol a cycle friendly city?
As a recent addition to The Landmark Practice, I am very grateful that I can and choose to cycle to work every day. Each morning, whatever the weather, I leave my house in Easton to weave along the Bristol to Bath bike path and head to the office in Hotwells. This...
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