Midlands Brochure 2017

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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proposals to

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to

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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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THE PROPOSAL IS THE WRONG PROPOSAL, IN THE WRONG PLACE, AT THE WRONG TIME (I.E. PREMATURE)

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the landowners to promote land to the north

Lake

Associates

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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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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

WWW.LIZLAKE.COM Liz Lake Associates Chartered Landscape Architects Nottingham: Suite 201, 20 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 2FZ t +44 (0)115 784 3566 e office@lizlake.com www.lizlake.com

Stansted: Unit 1, The Exchange, 9 Station Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8BE t +44 (0)1279 647044 e office@lizlake.com www.lizlake.com

Bristol: 1 Host Street, Bristol, BS1 5BU t +44 (0)117 927 1786 e office@lizlake.com www.lizlake.com