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Housing White Paper- reaching for the skies
Delivering high quality sustainable homes and environments which genuinely reflect local character will need developers, designers and engineers to employ imaginative and intelligent thinking, with particular attention paid to creation of quality places and spaces on varying levels and scales.
Biosecurity on Development Sites
The price of eggs The lockdown on poultry keepers that started in December 2016 to contain the spread of avian influenza brought into sharp relief the need for biosecurity measures in everyday commercial and recreational activities. The outbreak spread from an...
When should you screen for EIA?
Our series of topical EIA articles in advance of the May 16th deadline for significant changes in UK EIA process continues with consideration of when developers should be considering screening for EIA. Screening for EIA – the critical first step The process of...
Bridging the Gap in the heart of Bristol (Finzels Bridge)
Following on from our appointment back in April 2015, we are pleased to see that the landing point of the new 91 metre long Finzels Bridge over Bristol’s Floating Harbour is taking shape and nearing completion. The new bridge has been designed to give a much needed...
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...
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