Liz
Lake
Associates
Landscape Architects | Landscape Planners | Urban Designers
TRENT BASIN
Nottingham
Liz Lake Associates are working with Blueprint
focus of far reaching redevelopment proposals. The
Regeneration,
and
project will provide a mix of contemporary, high
Architect Marsh Grochowski to prepare landscape
quality, low energy homes forming a new kind
and public realm proposals for this major waterside
of sustainable neighbourhood. There will be tall
renaissance scheme.
elegant houses fronting well designed streets and
Urban
Designer
URBED
attractive green spaces forming a distinct identity The
project
is
located
within
Nottingham
and a strong sense of place reinforced by open
Waterside, an area widely acknowledged as one of
views over the River Trent. The heritage of the site
Nottingham’s greatest but least developed assets.
will be expressed in the design of the architecture
Stretching from Trent Bridge to Colwick Park and
and public realm to further create a great place with
bounded by the river Trent, the area is currently the
a strong character.
Client
Architect
Images
Blueprint
Marsh Grochowski
Riverside gardens
Regeneration
Masterplan showing phases 1 and 2 View along the riverside walk
CGI: © URBED
WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED AS ONE OF NOTTINGHAM’S GREATEST BUT LEAST DEVELOPED ASSETS
HAUXTON EXTRA CARE
Cambridge
Liz Lake Associates were thrilled to have been
Regular seating points offer ‘stops’ for relaxation,
novated to Hill Contractors Ltd to discharge
contemplation and ‘catching up’ with friends met
planning conditions for BPHA’s new Extracare
on the way. A rich planting palette creates a range
scheme in Hauxton, Cambridge. The scheme
of sensory experiences. A more natural green space
involved a comprehensive landscape design to
to the west of the building is reinforced through
fashion a network of external spaces which provide
wildflower planting and provides a rich habitat for
a caring, therapeutic and sociable environment
biodiversity. Individual terraces to the ground
for residents, visitors and staff members to enjoy.
floor apartments provide more intimate, private space. The café is served by a striking public roof
The key elements of the scheme include:
terrace which fuses a hard works palette of timber and stone with raised planters overflowing with
A clearly defined visual link to the adjacent
colour and texture. The space acts as a catalyst for
Public Open Space encourages movement and
activity and inspires wider community integration.
interaction. A high quality multi-functional space
A private resident’s only roof garden offers a
to the north east of the building contains planters
safe space to appreciate elevated views of the
and other opportunities for residents to shape
surrounding area. A combination of railings and
their own environment and partake in social and
hedges provide an attractive, yet secure perimeter
therapeutic horticulture. A hard landscaped North
boundary. Tree planting to the eastern edge soften
West entrance announces arrival and reinforces
and filter views whilst simultaneously providing
orientation. A meandering path provides a
scale to the planting scheme.
safe
circulation
route
to
encourage
activity.
Client
Architect
Images
BPHA Ltd
The Design Partnership
Communal gardens, roof terraces and allotments create a sociable place to live Roof terraces create extra outdoor spaces for social events, socialising and contemplation Creating a welcoming entrance
A CLEARLY DEFINED VISUAL LINK TO THE ADJACENT PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ENCOURAGES MOVEMENT AND INTERACTION
WALSALL ARBORETUM
Walsall, West Midlands
The arboretum, lake and pleasure grounds are
Liz Lake Associates led the team in producing a
located on the southern edge of Cannock Forest
Heritage Lottery Fund application to reopen many
and have a rich history dating back to the 17th
sections of the park to visitors. This included
Century. The estate was opened to the public in
producing a masterplan, management plans and
the mid-19th Century. Strategic tree planting was
sensitively evolving the park design to cater for
used in attempts to remediate unstable ground
contemporary needs such as the Visitor Centre,
conditions and the Walsall Florist Society was
children’s play area, trim trail and associated
established in the last Century.
infrastructure. Restoration plans included the historic arboretum core, the terrace gardens
The Arboretum attracted high profile events and
and the deep pond, lido.
Royal patronage in more recent years, however a lack of funding prevented many of the original
Consultation
features from being maintained. However, Liz
volunteer groups and the HLF contribution has
Lake Associates worked with Walsall Council to secure Heritage Lottery Funds to allow the
with
residents
has
generated
enabled a three year restoration plan to be formed which is nearing completion.
restoration and development of this premier park through a three year programme.
Client
Images
Walsall Council
Waterway proposals Masterplan section Lighting design
ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF A RESTORED PARK IN THE UK
EBBSFLEET GREEN
Northfleet, Kent
Liz Lake Associates was asked to prepare a
Our work included a series of photomontages
landscape and visual impact assessment, and
which were prepared from four key viewpoints
open space strategy report for a revised outline
agreed with the local authority. The photomontages
planning application for up to 950 dwellings in
illustrated the scheme at year 1 and year 15 and were submitted alongside the visual impact assessment
Dartford, Kent.
as part of the environmental statement for the
The site forms part of the Ebbsfleet Valley Strategic site, an area of land which has been subject to extensive quarrying and infrastructure works over
scheme. A cumulative landscape and visual assessment of the scheme was carried out together with the
the past years, which is now planned for strategic
various surrounding planned Ebbsfleet Valley
redevelopment including 10,000 new homes,
development applications.
employment uses and leisure facilities. The Ebbsfleet Valley Strategic site is now subject The site itself is former National Grid land and
to a commitment by the Government as a new
includes a decommissioned substation as well as
‘Garden City’, the first since Welwyn Garden City
overhead power lines. The proposed development
was founded in 1920. The Ebbsfleet Green site was
sought to transform the site into a new urban
recently granted outline planning permission and
centre, enhancing the visual amenity of the site
Liz Lake Associates are currently working up the
with a strong landscape strategy and removing
detailed landscape proposals for the first phase
substantial infrastructure from the site.
reserved matters submission.
Client
Architect
Images
Redrow Homes
Tetlow King/AFL
Entrance proposals Proposal LAP / POS Photomontage (15 years)
OUR LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN SOUGHT TO CREATE A NEW URBAN CENTRE SUPPORTED BY A STRONG LANDSCAPE SCHEME, INCLUDING SUDS, ALLOTMENTS, POS & ENHANCED WOODLANDS
LONGBRIDGE
Lickey Road, Birmingham
Longbridge is part of a ÂŁ1bn, 468 acre mixed
previous phase and local distinctiveness.
regeneration site for which St. Modwen Homes is the developer and joint landowner, with the
Residential
Homes and Communities Agency (the national
developments
require
housing and regeneration agency) also owning
sensitivity
local
34 acres. The overall scheme will create over
native, semi-native and ornamental planting were
3,000 jobs through construction and permanent
designed for separate character areas which would
employment opportunities.
help unify the overall scheme but also give local
and to
regeneration both
landscape
imagination
surroundings.
and
Groups
of
character where required. The
initial
client
briefing
for
landscape
development was essentially simple, to design a
A significant part of the landscape design needed
scheme which encapsulated the positive aspects of
to embrace a large retaining structure. Liz Lake
phase 1 and aim to improve this within subsequent
Associates designed this as a feature on arrival into
phases to ensure the overall scheme was of the
the scheme and as an attractive outlook for the
highest possible standard given the strict budget.
proposed blocks of apartments.
Park View was the first St. Modwen Homes
Liz Lake Associates has now completed detailed
development, built on the former MG Rover site,
designs for Phase 2 with approval now achieved
started in 2011 and home already to over 100
with Birmingham City Council. The next phase of
families. Working closely with the architect and
development which encapsulates leisure and retail
client, Liz Lake Associates helped to develop a
facilities and over 300 houses and flats is being
comprehensive planting plan which related to the
worked up to complete this sustainable scheme.
Client
Architect
Images
St. Modwen Homes
Roberts Limbrick
Visualisation of retaining wall MG Rover part of Longbridge's car heritage Sketch landscape proposals
WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE ARCHITECT AND CLIENT A STRONG PLANTING PALETTE WAS CREATED WHICH RELATED TO THE PREVIOUS PHASE AND LOCAL DISTINCTIVENESS
SWISS GARDEN Old Warden, Bedfordshire
The delightful Swiss Garden was created in the
It was important that the proposals improved the
1820’s by Lord Ongley. It covers approximately
visitor experience whilst retaining the intimate
3.7 hectares and is open to the public through the
sense of a private garden that the historic design
Shuttleworth Trust.
encompasses. Working with Debois Landscape
The design was renovated
and added to by Joseph Shuttleworth in the 1870’s
Survey
and it was saved from dereliction by Bedfordshire
Consultants,
County Council in the 1970’s and 80’s.
Liz
archival work, a full survey of the trees and other
Lake Associates was appointed to prepare the
planting and prepared proposals for restoration,
renovation plans for landscape elements to form
access for all paths, a new education facility
part of applications for planning permission and a
and entrance.
Group Liz
&
Haydens
Lake
Arboricultural
Associates
undertook
Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Planning
permission
was
obtained
for
the
The Garden is full of raised earthworks, mounds
restoration proposals and a Heritage Lottery Fund
and hollows, ponds and islands.
grant for £2.8 million was awarded to the trust.
These are
complemented by thirteen listed buildings and structures and a large collection of mature trees, rhododendrons and interesting shrubs.
Client
Architect
Hydrology
Shuttleworth Trust
Christopher Garrand Consultancy
OHES Environmental
Historic Landscape
Images
Debois
Rhododendrons to be cut back on the Broad Walk
Ornamental ponds to be dredged Shrubberies to be cut back to reclaim lawns
THE SWISS COTTAGE IS ONE OF 13 STRUCTURES THAT COMPLEMENT THE EARTHWORKS, PONDS AND MATURE PLANTING THAT MAKE THE GARDEN MAGICAL
WELLINGTON COLLEGE
Crowthorne, Berkshire
Wellington College is a thriving and successful
great interest in the development of the school and
coeducational private school in Berkshire with an
he influenced many aspects of how the estate was
international reputation; the need for new facilities
developed including extensive lakes and sports
to meet that success is a continuing challenge. Liz
fields. Serpentines were overlaid over the grid by
Lake Associates was appointed by the College to
the well-known Victorian landscape designer,
understand the historic landscape and then to help
William Nesfield, with boarding houses added set
develop a strategy that would inform decisions on
in wooded glades and cottages gardens. Sports
the siting of new development on this historic site.
and cultural facilities have created another layer. The different historic landscape typologies were
Archival and field work undertaken by Debois
identified and the landscape setting of the twenty
Landscape
six listed buildings was assessed.
Survey
Group
revealed
that
the
College was developed on a grid based on rides across former heathland. This was emphasized
The heritage survey work and analysis were drawn
by the planting of double avenues of oaks,
together and policies developed to highlight the
monkey
well
key aspects of the heritage landscape. The College
as extensive woodland areas that provide a
is now using this work to inform their decisions on
magnificent setting for the school buildings today.
where new development should be located.
puzzles
and
Wellingtonias
as
Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, took a
Client
Planner
Wellington College
Boyer Planning
Historic Landscape Debois
Conservation Architects
Images
H J Stribling & Partners
Great Gate from across the Lake Historic landscape analysis Princes' Quad
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF ACCOMMODATING NEW DEVELOPMENT IN A UNIQUE HERITAGE SETTING
RIDGEWAY FARM
Swindon, Wiltshire
Ridgeway Farm is a strategic residential site for over
and exhibiting a strong sense of local vernacular
700 residential units, on the north east of Swindon.
architecture which influenced the architecture
Developed by Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire, the
proposed and created the opportunity to form a
scheme is based around a central community
strong connection with the historic parts of the
hub and will include 30% affordable units 80% of
area. Materials were carefully selected to respect
which will be affordable rent and 20% new build
those traditionally found in the area and will
homebuy units. From the outset the scheme was
predominantly be of a natural stone finish.
designed around a central core of open space, to be predominantly hard landscaping encompassing
The
a primary school, retail facilities and an integrated
development, Phase 1 is currently approved and
play scheme linking to surrounding play networks.
being constructed on site. The development has a
Liz Lake Associates helped select local artists to
hierarchical approach utilizing structural planting
create art installations, using predominantly local
regimes, a more natural, semi-ornamental style to
craftsman to help bring a distinct sense of place to
the boundaries with a more formal, grid approach
the scheme. Due to the site's topography and soil
to the Centre. The primary access routes are to be
structure, we worked closely with the engineers
planted with large, semi-mature native tree species
to create a SUD’s network based around a series
leading through the scheme to the central hub
of seasonally wet/dry ponds, set within the POS
which encompasses a new primary school and
network.
central square, these are to be planted in specific
project
was
split
into
two
phases
of
tree pits to ensure longevity and to provide a high A contextual study was produced which included
structural canopy. This strong landscape structure
the
the
helps to form a cohesive development which
historic villages of Purton and Cricklade forming
responds to its immediate context whilst having its
an attractive, distinctive part of the wider area
own unique sense of place.
site's
immediate
surroundings,
with
Client
Architect
Images
Taylor Wimpey
Focus
1. Proposed entrance area 2. Play area elevations 3. Public open space sketch
THE SCHEME WAS DESIGNED AROUND A CENTRAL CORE OF OPEN SPACE WHICH IS TO BE PREDOMINANTLY HARD LANDSCAPING ENCOMPASSING A PRIMARY SCHOOL, RETAIL & A PLAY SCHEME
GREGORY'S BANK
Worcester
Located within the outskirts of Worcester Town
with spring flowering bulbs, once established
Centre and situated in a prominent position on
these green corridors will link the scheme with
the banks of the Worcester and Birmingham
surrounding planting. Strategic views have been
Canal the site gains strategic views across the
created through strategic planning of roads and
city. Formerly the Worcester Patent Brick works
housing towards the canal-side and beyond.
the site is to be developed into a high quality
A bespoke POS has been created adjacent to the
residential development and brings much needed
canal encapsulating the former brick workings,
employment opportunities. The reserved matters
planted with indigenous species and a linked
application for the first phase of development has
network of signage and information boards the
recently been approved with the consent forming
project will be pivotal in the regeneration of the area
part of a larger 170 dwelling masterplan.
and Worcester as a whole.
By creating a series of linked open spaces utilising
The masterplan is based upon a sustainable model
the existing landscape resource a masterplan
with close links to the city centre, local schools and
evolved which unified the site and responded to its
surrounding footpaths and by-ways. Construction
immediate context. Central spine roads are planted
began on site to Phase 1 in 2013. Subsequent phases
with native trees within wide verges under planted
are following upon planning approval.
Client
Architect
Images
St. Modwen Homes
Roberts Limbrick
Showhome garden Strategic masterplan Views of the canal
THE MASTERPLAN IS BASED UPON A SUSTAINABLE MODEL WITH CLOSE LINKS TO THE CITY CENTRE, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING FOOTPATHS AND BY-WAYS
ST ANNE'S WHARF
Norwich
St Anne's Quarter is a major redevelopment project
a Friary, following this in the 1700’s a Georgian
located in a prominent location in the centre of
formal pleasure garden formed part of the gardens
Norwich on the banks of the River Wensum. Liz
to Howard House which is to be restored. More
Lake Associates were appointed to develop design
recently in Victorian times the site encompassed a
proposals in order to ensure that an integrated and
brewery and timber yard.
visually appealing public realm is created, befitting this strategic and historically significant site.
This integrated design approach will create a series of high quality interconnected pedestrian spaces
A hierarchical planting and hard landscape strategy
which link with a new riverside plaza, making a
was developed which references the historical
significant contribution to the enhancement of the
context of the site, the site was once occupied by
River Wensum and beyond.
Client
Architect
Images
Orbit Homes
Ingleton Wood
Sketch CGI of proposed courtyard Waterfront under construction River Wensum waterfront
A STRATEGIC MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT SET ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER WENSUM ENCAPSULATING THE RICH CULTURAL HISTORY OF NORWICH CITY CENTRE
MILTON ABBEY
Milton Abbas, Dorset
Milton Abbey and its historic landscape setting
appointed as Conservation Planner and Landscape
- the cradle of the English Kingdom and the
Architect to support the Stage 2 HLF application at
English language over a thousand years ago,
Milton Abbey on behalf of the three main project
now a sleeping giant...about to be wakened.
partners (The Diocese of Salisbury, Milton Abbey
The study began with the discovery of a
School and the Forestry Commission). This project
dangerously leaking roof at Milton Abbey Church,
is of crucial importance to restore both Milton
but it has led to something much more important.
Abbey itself and to take this window of opportunity
The Abbey is surrounded by an internationally
to preserve one of Capability Brown’s most
important
spectacular landscapes at the dawning of the 300th
example
of
Capability
Brown's
landscape design - one of the finest sites which is
anniversary of his birth in 2016.
a breathtaking 300 acre setting. Working closely with the project team, LLA has Liz Lake Associates in partnership with John
recently submitted the first stage of proposals to the
Phibbs of Debois Landscape Survey Group has been
Heritage Lottery Fund.
Client
Architect
Historic Landscape
Images
Diocese of Sailsbury
Stephen Marshall & Benjamin Beauchamp
Debois
Statutory heritage designations Landscape opportunities Capability Brown at Milton - The Big Picture
MILTON ABBEY IS AN EXTRAORDINARY LANDMARK DEFINED BY ITS UNIQUE SETTING, ITS HISTORY, AND THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH IT
WALTHAMSTOW STADIUM
Walthamstow, London
Opened in 1933 by William Chandler this iconic
incorporate a series of open spaces linked by a
stadium eventually closed in August 2008. Having
hierarchy of activity circuits and trim trials both
been featured in the Blur album Parklife and in
within the site and the surrounding area. These
the film Snatch the site is to be transformed into
pedestrian/cycle friendly trails are intended to
a stunning development of approximately 300
give the scheme a unique sense of place with the
flats and houses by L&Q. Set within the London
provision of specific leisure and play facilities.
Borough of Walthamstow the development is intended to be an exemplar for the Borough and a
The completed design respects the character and
catalyst for redevelopment in the area.
unique heritage of the site whilst incorporating bespoke leisure facilities catering for all age groups
Working closely with the client, design team
and fitness levels. The proposed de-culverted River
and Waltham Forest Council, the scheme was
Ching and other ecological improvements will
developed around the retained and to be restored
create important green links throughout the site
Tote buildings. The scheme was developed to
and within the local area.
Client
Architect
Images
L&Q London Housing Association
Conran and Partners
Toddler play area The refurbished sign Streetscape
CGI: www.F10Studios.co.uk © 2011
BESPOKE PLAY AREAS, PUBLIC SPACES ALL SET WITHIN A HIERARCHY OF PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ROUTEWAYS WILL TRANSFORM THIS ONCE ICONIC STADIUM
MARCONI SITE
Chelmsford, Essex
Bellway Homes (Essex) is building an exciting
in improving permeability in this part of the City
new mixed-use quarter in the heart of Chelmsford
Centre. A key element of the Landscape Strategy
City Centre. A design-led scheme for 437 new
has been to ensure that the new link is clearly
apartments and houses as well as a range of flexible
legible; the design solution has been to delineate
commercial uses are proposed on the derelict
the route with curvilinear lines of blue block paving
Marconi Site which was the world’s first purpose
with changes in direction at key movement nodes
built radio factory and site of the first transatlantic
defined by radiating splashes of blue block paving.
radio transmission. A new urban garden featuring Italian Cypress will A broad framework for the public realm was defined
form the principal communal amenity space in the
by Chelmsford City Council and RMA Architects.
heart of the development. A dynamic triangular
Liz Lake Associates’ role was to design a vibrant,
shaped piazza will provide a commercial focus
legible and inclusive public realm creating a series
for the scheme in the south western part of the
of distinct spaces each with its own function and
site and feature active commercial frontages and
character.
opportunities for tables and chairs to spill out onto the south facing side of the piazza.
The proposed scheme will provide a new direct pedestrian and cycle route through the site linking
The planning committee unanimously approved
the train station in the south west with Anglia
the proposals and the project has progressed to
Ruskin University and New Street to the north
implementation on site.
east. This route delivers a key design objective
Client
Architect
Planning
Engineer
Images
Bellway Homes Limited (Essex)
RMA Architects
Savills
Ardent Consulting Engineers
Pleached trees in the entrance piazza Landscape masterplan Organic play area
CGI: © RMA Architects
AN EXCITING MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT REFLECTING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SITE
CAXTON WORKS
Canning Town, London
Liz Lake Associates are working in Partnership
to the individual towers utilise a lightweight
with Tooley Foster Partnership for Galliard homes
approach and almost post industrial reclamation
on this exciting development, delivering the
feel which encourages multi-species rich habitat
innovative new 2.2 acre (0.89 hectare) mixed-
and boardwalk access. At street level and central to
use project. The development comprising 336
the development focuses on the pedestrianisation
exclusive apartments and penthouses, central to
of the existing Hoy Street reflecting high quality
London’s most prolific regeneration master plan
paving palatte, insitu street furniture giving a
– The Royal Docks. Royal Gateway will comprise
thriving market style surrounded by 13 commercial
five apartment blocks and private landscaped
units,
areas including podium landscaped gardens and
market’ atmosphere for the entire community.
terraces.
The pedestrianized street of creative, local retail
creating
a
vibrant
new
‘cosmopolitan
and artisan space which give the new residential Liz Lake Associates was briefed with the realisation
community structure, focus and vitality. The vision
of a previous concept scheme for the landscape,
is for the surrounding streetscape to become a
problem solving and designing an amphitheatre
vibrant market-style pedestrian space with a mix
over two stories in the podium deck. Each block
of studio workshops, authentic local retail outlets,
has its own podium consisting of mixed age
cafés and al fresco eateries that will create a vibrant
multi use play, specified to compliment the bold
atmosphere for the new community.
modern architecture and industrial heritage of the local area. This is reflected by the use of corten
Regeneration of the site has begun with completion
steel and ‘industrial’ style furniture with urban
due in 2016.
play equipment. The smaller roof terraces specific
Client
Architect
Images
Cathedral Group/ Galliard Homes
The Tooley & Foster Partnership
Diverse streetscape and terraces Integrated play spaces on roof podiums Bespoke signage to entrance and public realm
CGI: © Galliard Homes
A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE WILL BE CREATED FOR THIS NEW COMMUNITY WITH A MIX OF RETAIL OUTLETS AND EXCLUSIVE APARTMENTS WITH BESPOKE ROOF PODIUM DECKS
FORMER RAF WOOLFOX LODGE WINDFARM
Rutland
The practice was commissioned by the STOP
due to substantial and demonstrable harm on
Woolfox action group a local group of residents
the landscape character of the area, the visual
and landowners in Rutland to prepare a detailed
amenity of local settlements at Clipsham (including
appraisal, analysis and re-assessment of the effects
Conservation Area) and Pickworth, as well as the
of 9 large scale turbines totalling 130m in height,
setting and views from the Registered Park and
located in Rutland. The report prepared by Liz Lake
Garden of Exton Park including Fort Henry, public
Associates was well received and concurred with
rights of way including the Rutland Round long
the findings of the Council’s Landscape Officer.
distance walking route, Stretton churchyard.
At Committee, the members followed Officer recommendation and refused the application,
Client
Images
STOP Woolfox
Clipsham church Prickworth village Clipsham village
FORT HENRY IS A KEY FEATURE WITHIN THE HISTORIC EXTON PARK
IPSWICH NORTHERN FRINGE
Ipswich, Suffolk
Liz Lake Associates were commissioned by David
a detailed application for the development of 80
Lock Associates to prepare the Landscape and
homes combined with an outline application for
Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) Chapter of an
an additional 735 homes, a primary school, district
Environmental Statement to support a hybrid
centre and amenity space. The development also
planning application for a sustainable urban
made provision for extensive green infrastructure
extension to Ipswich of up to 815 dwellings to the
comprising of parks and gardens; natural and semi-
north of Ipswich.
natural greenspace; green corridors; amenity green space; play space; outdoor sports facilities, and,
The land at the northern edge of Ipswich, also known
allotments, community gardens and orchards.
as the Northern Fringe has been identified as being capable of accommodating up to 3,500 dwellings
Mersea
alongside associated transport, open space, local
submitted a hybrid planning application for the first
facilities
phase of the Ipswich Northern Fringe.
and
community
infrastructure.
This
Homes
and
CBRE
Global
Investors
application is Phase 1 of the proposals and included
Client
Lead Consultant
Images
CBRE Global Investors/ Mersea Homes
David Lock Associates
Topography The Fonnereau Way Cumulative impact
STRATEGIC LAND IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE IPSWICH GARDEN SUBURB
STOWMARKET RELIEF ROAD
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Liz Lake Associates has been involved with the
relatively short length, the Relief Road proposals
Stowmarket Relief Road since 1994, working for
significantly affected a number of ecological and
the Highways Department of Suffolk County
other environmental issues.
Council. The key benefits were to replace a busy level crossing and provide access to new
We worked with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Natural
development areas. We have been responsible
England and local naturalists to provide the optimal
for looking at early route options and effects
outcome in terms of protected species mitigation,
on residential amenity; dealing with protected
habitat compensation and net gain. We negotiated
species including the creation of a new reed
with a local landowner to enable a new area of reed
bed as compensatory habitat; Landscape and
bed to be created in compensation for the loss of a
Visual Impact Assessment; contribution to the
small area of reed bed to the road scheme, and to
Environmental Statement; taking the published
provide alternative habitat for locally important
line to Public Inquiry; contributing to contract
populations of breeding and overwintering birds.
documents; and currently monitoring work on site. The Relief Road was opened on the 2nd September Having worked through several route options
2010 but our involvement continues in a monitoring
and public consultation, the line was fixed and
role, relating both to the installation of the landscape
successfully
Inquiry.
provision associated with the scheme and also
Following planning permission, we have been
ongoing monitoring of ecological issues and
involved in the detailed scheme design. Despite its
Japanese knotweed control measures.
taken
through
Public
Client
Images
Suffolk County Council
Cultural heritage assets were assessed The relief road Finish treatments to the bridge
A COMPLEX SECTION OF NEW HIGHWAY OVER RIVER AND RAILWAY TO RELIEVE A BUSY LEVEL CROSSING
WINWICK
Winwick, Northamptonshire
Liz Lake prepared evidence at Public Inquiry on
Winwick Manor and St Michaels Church. Although
landscape issues and impacts on the setting of
the development was allowed to go ahead, the
historic assets on behalf of the local group in
Inspector recommended the removal of one Turbine
regards to an appeal by E.ON Climate & Renewables
that had the greatest impact to the local amenity,
against the refusal of planning permission for a
stating that "the overall advantages of omitting T6
seven 126.5m high Wind Turbine Development
would be significant"
on land to the north and west of Winwick Warren, Cold Ashby Rd, Winwick, Northamptonshire.
He Found that significant harm to the Grade II* listed Winwick Manor would be greatly reduced,
The Proof of Evidence addressed landscape and
particularly in views from the south and west. These
visual impacts; examining impacts on landscape
included the views experienced approaching the
character, Public Rights of Way, and impacts on
church, the manorial group of structures and local
the Setting of Heritage Assets which focused on
footpath network.
a number of historic listed buildings including
Client
Images
Private
St Michaels church Landscape character areas Heritage assets setting
THE QUINTESSENTIAL AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE MIDLANDS
BRAILSFORD
Derbyshire
Settled Farmlands (England)
Settled Plateau Farmlands (England) Riverside Meadows (England)
Liz Lake Associates was commissioned by the
The work developed to involve the preparation
landowners to promote land to the west of
of a strategy for the west of the village, working
Brailsford to seek an allocation in the emerging
with a team of consultants on heritage, highways
Derbyshire Dales District Council Local Plan. We
and planning, including the preparation public
prepared a review of the Council’s evidence on
consultation boards and a landscape led concept for
landscape, ecology and heritage issues, as part of
the proposed development site.
the Site submissions process/ call for sites.
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Landscape character area Retained oak tree and PROW Historic map from 1880's
Estate Farmlands (England)
Note: Landscape Character Assessment accessed from The Landscape Character of Derbyshire Dales, July 2007.
A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHORTFALL IN 5YR HOUSING SUPPLY
HARDWICK HALL
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Hardwick Hall with its prominence on a topographical highpoint gives an imposing vantage point over the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. It’s unique sense of place and History dating back to the 1300’s has given the Hall, Park and Gardens a local, regional and national importance.
existing Hall and should be considered in future design proposals. The unique layout of the Hall ensures strategic views both into and out of the Park, to the North Bolsover Castle and to the East Lincoln Cathedral. Link to Stainsby Mill
Link to Rowthorn Trail
PARKLAND
The Landscape Vision
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The existing detrimental impact of the M1 corridor Hardwick Hall and the Registered Park it sits within is facing a period of change, with this comes potential to improve the existing setting, primarily by mitigating the sensory and visual impact and subsequent separation caused by the M1 motorway corridor. To ensure the continued historical significance these challenges need careful consideration to enable a sensible, yet aspirational ‘50 year vision’ to be realised, to this end the selected design team have collated a series of phased development objectives which will ensure the Hall and the Registered Park it sits within can be enjoyed for future generations.
combined with the potential impact of the HS2
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masterplan is to pull together a strategic vision for the Registered Park and to mitigate these intrusive
Deer barn
Leisure Hub
cannot be overstated, the aim of the landscape
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transport systems.
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An ongoing strategic aim of the Trust is to improve visitor numbers whilst maintaining the Hall within a semi-natural parkland setting, this is after all what makes Hardwick so special and unique. The proposals shown on the Landscape Master Plan and key views illustrate a high quality, integrated scheme which is intended to be phased to respond
The innovative use of glass within the facades express wealth, technological advancement and craftsmanship, key elements which enhance the
Swale/ attenuation
to the Trusts longer term ‘50 year vision’ and can be implemented on a phased, structured basis as funds become available.
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Section through HS2 & M1 Masterplan showing opportunities & constraints Proposed section through embankment
Old Hall
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Hardwick Hall
LLA DESIGNED AN INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE APPROACH TO THIS SENSITIVE LISTED HOUSE & REGISTERED PARKLAND
TOLLGATE VILLAGE
Stanway, Essex
Liz Lake Associated were appointed to design
This vibrant and distinctive retail experience would
the Landscape Masterplan for the new Tollgate
provide a new public realm of unique character and
development in Colchester. The proposal includes
function.
a mix of units sizes, allocated for retails and recreational activities, and car parking facilities set
The aim of the landscape design was to create a
within a landscape framework of treed streets and
distinctive scheme and a new element of urban
green pedestrian paths. For the complete planning
fabric that integrated, in a contemporary way with
application, a Landscape and Visual Landscape
the new development and with the existing context,
Assessment was prepared and submitted.
complementing and enhancing the built forms of the master plan proposals. A public realm that would
The Tollgate development proposed a new urban
be of significant value to Colchester, encourage a
fabric, a leisure and retail-led exterior environment
sense of place and become a retail destination in its
traversed with new pedestrian routes and spaces.
own right.
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Architect
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Tollgate Partnership Ltd
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Landscape character area The west plaza Cultural heritage designations
A NEW RETAIL OFFER FOR THE COLCHESTER AREA
THE GALLERIES
Brentwood, Essex
The Galleries is a former Victorian asylum, set
strategy was then conceived to create a sensitive
within extensive grounds and situated in a
yet stunning landscape to surround the historic
prominent position in Brentwood in Essex. Being
buildings.
Grade 2 listed, its historic buildings comprise an important part of the local urban fabric. City &
Important trees protected by Tree Preservation
Country Residential recognised its potential and
Orders, have been retained within the development
is currently converting the existing buildings
design to enhance external spaces. The existing
into
development
core buildings, combined with the new extensions
incorporating 130 apartments. Liz Lake Associates
and underground parking, have created eight
was commissioned to develop conceptual design
courtyard spaces. The design philosophy was to
ideas for the external landscape.
give each courtyard a distinct character while
a
high-quality,
residential
maintaining a harmonious feel to the overall A detailed survey was undertaken of all existing
proposals. Two courtyards have been restored close
trees within the site, noting those protected
to the original historic design, while the remainder
by Tree Preservation Orders which were to be
are contemporary in style.
retained within the development design. A design
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Architect
Engineer
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City & Country
Brewster Bye
Roberts Hay Partnership
Pedestrian courtyard Planting to building entrances High quality planting to frontage
THESE PEDESTRIAN COURTYARDS HAVE BEEN RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL GLORY USING PLANTS OF HISTORIC ASSOCIATIONS UNIFIED WITH NATURAL HARD MATERIALS
THE GROVE
Chandlers Cross, Watford
Once the country estate of the Earls of Clarendon,
proposals for a planning application. After a call-in
The Grove mansion is a Grade II* listed building
inquiry where we acted as expert witness, planning
set in 126 hectares of parkland, laid out in the 18th
permission was granted and construction began.
century. Liz Lake Associates was invited to join the project as part of a team of design consultants
The Grove has undergone a major restoration to
helping to steer the proposed improvements,
open as a five-star country hotel with a first-class
including a golf course, through the planning
golf course development. The buildings are now
process.
complemented by an all-embracing redesign of the parkland and pleasure gardens. Liz Lake Associates
The practice was involved at The Grove from
worked on the detailed design and implementation
inception to completion over seven years. The
of the landscape proposals for the golf course and
conservation and enhancement of the site’s natural
parkland landscape. On behalf of the client we
assets were key to our approach and following
monitored the design and build contract for the
extensive surveys of the historic landscape, trees
areas immediately around the hotel. The hotel
and biodiversity, proposals were developed for
won a BALI Principal Award for Soft Landscaping
the siting of new buildings, car parking and golf
and has hosted the World Golf American Express
facilities in association with Arthur Hills, the
Championships. It is also regarded as one of the
American golf course architect.
leading hotels in the world.
We prepared a
Landscape Master Plan for the estate and detailed
Client
Architect
Engineer
Planner
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Aukett Fitzroy Robinson
Faber Maunsell
GL Hearn
Bespoke spa entrance Temporary sculpture to entrance Detailed planting to open spaces
THE GROVE, SET IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND, IS A VERY SPECIAL LUXURY HOTEL...
RECYCLING & ENERGY RECOVERY FACILITY
Hertfordshire
Liz Lake Associates were employed by Welwyn
Inspector David Richards decision was announced
Hatfield Borough Council to give evidence as
in July 2014, recommending to the Secretary of
Expert Witness after the proposals for a Resource
State that the application be refused. Inspector
and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF) with a
Richards Wrote in his decision to refuse the RERF
capacity of 380,000 tonnes per annum and volume
that; " The proposal is the wrong proposal, in the
of 585,000 m3 on land at New Barnfield, Hatfield,
wrong place, at the wrong time".
Hertfordshire were called in for decision by the Secretary of State following the resolution of the county council to approve it.
Inspector Richards agreed with LLA evidence confirming
that
appropriate
attention
the
proposals to
the
to
pay
character
"fails
and
Liz Lake Associates examined the Landscape and
appearance of the surroundings, and would be
Visual chapters of the appellants Environmental
viewed as an alien and intrusive structure in the
Statement, producing a detailed assessment of
landscape and surrounding area".
the applicants Landscape and Visual chapters, Photomontage and ZTV. Acting on Behalf on
The Secretary of State supported Inspector Richards
Welwyn and Hatfield Borough Council who had
reasons for refusal and refused planning permission
been granted Rule 6 status, Liz Lake Associates gave
for the RERF.
expert evidence at Public Inquiry in October 2013.
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Barrister
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
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Photomontage Photomontage of proposed site entrance The RERF
THE PROPOSAL IS THE WRONG PROPOSAL, IN THE WRONG PLACE, AT THE WRONG TIME (I.E. PREMATURE)
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submissions process/ call for sites, including LVIA,
the landowners to promote land to the north
Lake
Associates
was
commissioned
Green Belt Assessment, Cumulative Impact Report.
of Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire to seek an
The work developed to involve the preparation
allocation in the emerging Welwyn Hatfield
of a wider landscape strategy for the north of the
Borough Council Local Plan. We prepared detailed
village area including the preparation a landscape
reviews of the Council’s evidence on landscape,
led concept for the proposed development site.
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ecology and heritage issues, as part of the Site
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Strategic views appraisal Green belt gap The site
EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT
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Liz Lake Associates offers the following services:
■ Landscape Design
■ Restoration and Conversion
■ Urban Design
■ Residential
■ Public Realm
■ Education
■ Masterplanning
■ Retail & Leisure
■ Landscape Planning
■ Community Consultation
■ Expert Witness
■ Ecology
■ Heritage Landscapes
■ Arboriculture
■ Gardens and Estates
■ 3D / Graphic Design
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