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Liz

Lake

Associates

Landscape Architects | Landscape Planners | Urban Designers

LIZ LAKE ASSOCIATES : OUR ETHOS At Liz Lake Associates, we are landscape architects,

We assist our clients to prepare early for planning

urban designers and landscape planners. With the

submissions by providing thorough baseline

growing interest in our environment, the need for

studies and impartial assessments, and we use

high-quality and well-planned outdoor space has

our skills to apply veracity and appropriateness

never been greater. From public parks to private

to our work. Liz Lake Associates has a long and

gardens, and from urban extensions to town

successful record as expert witness at public

squares, elegant, inspiring and safe places provide

inquiry for matters affecting the landscape, views

a positive and lasting benefit to our quality of life

and ecology.

and well-being.

As a medium sized practice, we are small enough Our approach to projects is holistic, no matter

to offer individual care and attention to projects,

how large or small. From the outset, we start with

and large enough to offer a comprehensive

a fresh vision, take a broad view to assess the

range of skills for the largest and most complex

context, find local inspiration, devise a strategic

landscape schemes.

and sustainable approach, and propose creative solutions.

SURVEY AND ANALYSIS

LANDSCAPE STRATEGY / DESIGN BRIEF

PROPOSALS

DETAILED DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

Site Landscape Survey

Landscape Framework Drawing

Outline Hard and Soft Landscape Proposals Drawings

Tendering and Contract Administration

Analysis of Landscape / Urban Context

Strategic Design and Design Codes

Detailed Planting Proposal Drawings, Plant Schedules and Specifications

Landscape / Urban Character and Visual Impact Appraisal

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

Conceptual Design and Masterplanning

CONSULTATION Consultation with Client, Design Team and Local Authority

Public Engagement and Stakeholder Events

Graphics and Presentation Boards

Landscape Design Report

Photomontage

Coordination Drawing for Tree Planting, Sight Lines, Services and Street Lighting

Principal Designer Role [CDM 2015]

Detailed Construction Drawings Package, including Proposed Levels and Setting Out information

Detailed Hard Landscaping Proposals, Drawings and Specifications Arboricultural Protection Drawing

Design and Access Statements

On-Site Construction Management

Clerk-of-Works Maintenance and Management Plans

As built drawings

Landscape and Nature Conservation Management Plan

BRISTOL ARENA

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iz Lake Associates were appointed by Bristol City Council to prepare a Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment for Phase 1 of the Bristol Arena development on land adjacent to the central train station and a short walk from the city centre.

A former diesel depot, the site will be radically transformed into an iconic landmark, providing Bristol with a much needed, world-class, 12,000 capacity entertainment venue, due to open in 2018. Phase 2 of the development will follow and comprises of commercial units and residential blocks on the Bristol Arena Island.

This one of a kind project for the city of Bristol demanded an in-depth analysis of current baseline conditions through desk study, field work and photographic study. This identified a number of sensitive receptors including the adjacent Grade I listed Temple Meads Railway Station, Conservation Areas, the Arnos Vale Cemetery and residents of nearby neighbourhoods. High resolution LIDAR mapping data, which can identify individual buildings, was used to produce a detailed ZTV which informed our chosen viewpoints. Consideration

was given to local planning policy guidance on tall buildings, which highlighted a number of important views across the city which take in the site. With no Landscape Character Assessment to inform the baseline, a comprehensive Townscape Character Assessment was undertaken to identify the widely contrasting character areas around the site; Residential, Industrial, Business District and City Centre Mixed Use areas.

The TVIA was submitted within the Environmental Impact Assessment as part of the planning application and the scheme has now been approved. The TVIA assessed the impact which the development might have on the local townscape character and the visual amenity during the construction phase and also at completion.

During the assessment process architectural and landscape mitigation measures were developed to integrate this large-scale of project into the surrounding industrial, residential and commercial neighbourhoods. The assessment also considered the potential cumulative impacts of a second phase of development on the adjacent space.

Client

Planners

Architect

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Bristol City

CSJ Planning

Feilden Clegg

Landscape character areas

Bradley Studios

Key view to arena entrance

Council

Landscape masterplan

THE SITE OF A FORMER DIESEL RAIL DEPOT TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO A ICONIC LANDMARK AND WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT VENUE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL

RIDGEWAY FARM

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SWINDON, WILTSHIRE

idgeway Farm is a strategic residential site

and exhibiting a strong sense of local vernacular

for over 700 residential units, on the north

architecture which influenced the architecture

east of Swindon.

Developed by Taylor Wimpey

proposed and created the opportunity to form a

Oxfordshire, the scheme is based around a central

strong connection with the historic parts of the

community hub and will include 30% affordable

area. Materials were carefully selected to respect

units 80% of which will be affordable rent and 20%

those traditionally found in the area and will

new build homebuy units.

predominantly be of a natural stone finish.

From the outset the

scheme was designed around a central core of open space, to be predominantly hard landscaping

The

encompassing a primary school, retail facilities and

development, Phase 1 is currently approved and

an integrated play scheme linking to surrounding

being constructed on site. The development has a

play networks. Liz Lake Associates helped select

hierarchical approach utilizing structural planting

local artists to create art installations, using

regimes, a more natural, semi-ornamental style to

predominantly local craftsman to help bring a

the boundaries with a more formal, grid approach

distinct sense of place to the scheme. Due to the

to the Centre. The primary access routes are to be

site's topography and soil structure, we worked

planted with large, semi-mature native tree species

closely with the engineers to create a SUD’s network

leading through the scheme to the central hub

based around a series of seasonally wet/dry ponds,

which encompasses a new primary school and

set within the POS 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

Proposed entrance area Play area elevations Public open space sketch

A SCHEME DESIGNED AROUND A CENTRAL CORE OF OPEN SPACE ENCOMPASSING A PRIMARY SCHOOL, RETAIL AND PLAY

CAXTON WORKS

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CANNING TOWN, LONDON

iz Lake Associates are working in Partnership

play equipment. The smaller roof terraces specific

with Tooley Foster Partnership for Galliard

to the individual towers utilise a lightweight

homes on this exciting development, delivering the

approach and almost post industrial reclamation

innovative new 2.2 acre (0.89 hectare) mixed-use

feel which encourages multi-species rich habitat

project. The development comprising 336 exclusive

and boardwalk access. At street level and central to

apartments and penthouses, central to London’s

the development focuses on the pedestrianisation

most prolific regeneration master plan – The Royal

of the existing Hoy Street reflecting high quality

Docks. Royal Gateway will comprise five apartment

paving palette, insitu street furniture giving a

blocks and private landscaped areas including

thriving market style surrounded by 13 commercial

podium landscaped gardens and terraces.

units,

creating

a

vibrant

new

‘cosmopolitan

market’ atmosphere for the entire community.

Liz Lake Associates was briefed with the realisation

The pedestrianized street of creative, local retail

of a previous concept scheme for the landscape,

and artisan space which give the new residential

problem solving and designing an amphitheatre

community structure, focus and vitality. The vision

over two stories in the podium deck. Each block

is for the surrounding streetscape to become a

has its own podium consisting of mixed age

vibrant market-style pedestrian space with a mix

multi use play, specified to compliment the bold

of studio workshops, authentic local retail outlets,

modern architecture and industrial heritage of the

cafés and al fresco eateries that will create a vibrant

local area. This is reflected by the use of corten

atmosphere for the new community.

steel and ‘industrial’ style furniture with urban

Client

Architect

Images

Cathedral Group/

The Tooley &

Diverse streetscape and terraces

Galliard Homes

Foster Partnership

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

ST ANNE'S WHARF

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NORWICH

t Anne's Quarter is a major redevelopment

a Friary, following this in the 1700’s a Georgian

project located in a prominent location in

formal pleasure garden formed part of the gardens

the centre of Norwich on the banks of the River

to Howard House which is to be restored. More

Wensum. Liz Lake Associates were appointed to

recently in Victorian times the site encompassed a

develop design proposals in order to ensure that

brewery and timber yard.

an integrated and visually appealing public realm is created, befitting this strategic and historically

This integrated design approach will create a series

significant site.

of high quality interconnected pedestrian spaces which link with a new riverside plaza, making a

A hierarchical planting and hard landscape strategy

significant contribution to the enhancement of the

was developed which references the historical

River Wensum and beyond.

context of the site, the site was once occupied by

Client

Architect

Images

Orbit Homes

Ingleton Wood

Early concept sketch Waterfront model 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

TRUMPINGTON MEADOWS

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TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE

iz Lake Associates was commissioned to

The public space and individual plot landscapes

prepare the detailed landscape plans for the

include a combination of native plants and semi-

Trumpington Meadows residential development

native species, many of which are bee-friendly, with

of 350 houses on the southern outskirts of

hedgerows and large trees (oak, lime) and smaller

Cambridge. The proposals include a diverse

flowering trees such as wild cherry, Callery pear var.

mix of housing types and range of community

and rowan adding to the village character. Further to

facilities set within a village framework of public

planning approval of the detailed planting scheme,

open space, green corridors and streets, with

Liz Lake Associates have continued to oversee the

community parks and sustainable urban drainage

landscape implementation within the construction

features.

phase of the development.

A strong landscape framework was established

The majority of the residential properties have now

within the overarching development vision and

been completed and the landscape framework is

objectives identified within the existing Design

being implemented concurrently. The scheme, as

Code. The village quarter character area was further

it matures, will establish a rich and diverse setting

defined with distinctive tree and shrub planting

within which this new community can live, work

palettes focused about community open space

and play.

areas, streetscape, local play areas and individual plot landscape.

Client

Architect

Images

Barratt

Saunders

Mixed surfacing to streetscape

Homes

Partnership

Planting to streetscape Public open space to northern quarter

A STRONG LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK WAS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE OVERARCHING DEVELOPMENT VISION AND OBJECTIVES IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE EXISTING DESIGN CODE

MARCONI SITE

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CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

ellway Homes (Essex) is building an exciting

in improving permeability in this part of the City

new mixed-use quarter in the heart of

Centre. A key element of the Landscape Strategy

Chelmsford City Centre. A design-led scheme for

has been to ensure that the new link is clearly

437 new apartments and houses as well as a range

legible; the design solution has been to delineate

of flexible commercial uses are proposed on the

the route with curvilinear lines of blue block paving

derelict Marconi Site which was the world’s first

with changes in direction at key movement nodes

purpose built radio factory and site of the first

defined by radiating splashes of blue block paving.

transatlantic 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

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Bellway Homes

RMA Architects

Savills

Ardent Consulting

Early concept sketch

Engineers

Landscape masterplan detail

Limited (Essex)

Commercial square

CGI: © RMA Architects

A NEW MIXED-USE SCHEME ON THE SITE OF THE WORLDS FIRST PURPOSE BUILT RADIO FACTORY

CITY VIZION

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NEWPORT, WALES

iz Lake Associates was commissioned by

Parade development to the rear. Adjacent to a

Taylor Wimpey to redesign this strategic

footbridge landing, a new plaza was designed

site on the banks of the River Usk for high-

which creates an exciting urban environment

quality apartments. The site is a landmark site in

with bars and restaurants and a variety of

Newport which has received significant funding

dwelling types.

in the past decade with major redevelopment and improvement works.

Working closely with the Welsh Assembly, Newport Planning Authority and Newport Regeneration

The landscape architecture team at Liz Lake

Company, a scheme was designed which satisfies

Associates designed a tree-lined boulevard link

all stakeholders aspirations as well as achieving a

which connects the site to the proposed Rodney

landmark scheme for Newport.

Client

Architect

Images

Taylor

Roberts Limbrick

Landscape masterplan

Wimpey

Landscape sketch View from the bridge over the River Usk

CGI: ©Gardner Stewart Architects

A STRATEGIC MIXED-USE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER USK

MONIER ROAD

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HACKNEY WICK, LONDON

onier Road, Fish Island is a key regeneration

a new street and footpath link along the northern

zone post-Olympics. The design ensured all

edge of the scheme the site will help to create a

the criteria set by the London Legacy Development

permeable and visually interesting streetscape

Corporation and the local borough of Tower

which can be used as social spill-out space from the

Hamlets was exceeded. The project will create 45

ground floor hub/ meeting area.

high-quality homes, with commercial units to the ground floor – many of which will be family-sized

Roof Level Amenity and Play Space

units, workspace for small creative businesses,

This mixed-use roof terrace will contain play for

and new public realm in the form of a cafĂŠ and

several age ranges whilst also containing amenity

outdoor terrace as well as a shade garden within

space for residents. Play equipment is positioned

the central open atrium space.

through the space visually reducing the mass but creating a unified space for play surfaced in soft-

The area surrounding the site is characterised

pour surfacing to create visual interest. Accessible

by low grade former industrial buildings and

seating has been positioned within the space

more recently modern residential housing blocks

to provide seating for adults and children alike.

creating a poor quality, generally incoherent

Raised planters have been positioned to soften the

streetscape. The design rationale and concept has

external space and confine and frame views where

been developed in close association with HWO to

necessary, planted with low maintenance grasses

produce a new holistic and sustainable streetscape,

and shrubs the planting will include evergreen

fundamental to this is creating an extension of

hedging as a green backdrop to the planters, low

Wyke Avenue to the south-west; by implementing

water demand plants will reduce water demand.

Client

Architect

Images

AITCH

HWO

Landscape masterplan sketch

Group

Roofscape incorporating bespoke play elements Visualisation of architectural facade and streetscape

SET IN HACKNEY WICK THE SITE WILL PROVIDE PERMEABLE AND VISUALLY INTERESTING STREETSCAPE

STANMORE PLACE

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STANMORE, LONDON

ocated in the London Borough of Harrow,

mixture of native species along the boundaries with

Stanmore

selectively chosen ornamental species within the

Place

is

an

award

winning,

contemporary mixed use scheme set within a

village squares and plazas.

high quality landscape setting. The site is located in a prime position close to Canons Park Station

The overall development has been based on a

and encapsulates a series of plazas incorporating

strategy to retain the majority of the mature trees

formal water features each uniquely designed to

and

sit within the immediate context. Liz lake formed

introducing a variety of native tree species. Hard

an integral part of the planning and design team,

landscape designs were developed to budget

enabling

and Incorporate free draining (permeable) hard

condition

discharge

whilst

taking

concept sketches through to construction.

include enhancement where possible by

surfacing where possible to reduce surface water run-off. Working closely with the engineers and

The landscape masterplan is based upon a series

architects surface water attenuation features within

of permeable, planted boulevards and squares,

the green open spaces were developed to hold

giving a distinct sense of place and hierarchy. To

water and reduce flash flooding during periods of

enhance the scheme a series of semi-mature trees

high rainfall. The final phases of the development

and hedges were carefully selected and included a

are due to be completed during Spring 2017.

Client

Architect

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St Edward

Formation / Hamilton

Landscape masterplan Central plaza sketch Section through plaza & water feature

AN AWARD WINNING MIXED USE SCHEME ENCAPSULATING BESPOKE WATER FEATURES

STRADEY PARK

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LLANELLI, WALES

his strategic site in South Wales was once

Developing a cohesive landscape design was

home to the Llanelli Scarlets Rugby Football

paramount in the design approach for the site.

Club and is where Wales famously beat the All

Working closely with the design team, a robust,

Blacks 9-3 in October 1972. The last game was

spatially aware masterplan was developed, based

played in October 2008 and, after a lengthy

around a framework of open spaces and green

planning process, planning was finally approved

route-ways. As part of the residential landscape

in January 2012.

architecture the new watercourse is of particular importance, creating an attractive setting to the

Because of our experience and expertise in

new housing units and becoming a haven for

residential

wildlife.

landscape

design,

Taylor

Wimpey

engaged Liz Lake Associates to develop a scheme that encompasses a former culverted water-course

The landscape proposals were worked up to detailed

within a wildlife area which future residents could

design stage and construction is well underway.

enjoy. The site will eventually contain over 300

Liz Lake Associates has also developed a detailed

houses and flats, many with views over open space

management proposal so the scheme will continue

or pocket parks, making this a particularly attractive

to be kept in an appropriate manner, ensuring the

development.

site will be used by local residents and to develop as a sustainable landscape.

Client

Architect

Images

Taylor Wimpey

Focus

CGI of pocket park Landscape masterplan of whole site Memorial garden within site

THIS FORMER HISTORIC STADIUM IS TRANSFORMED INTO A CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANTING AND BESPOKE WATERSIDE PARK BEFITTING THE SITE

MONT DE LA ROCQUE APARTMENTS

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his

bespoke,

development

multi-million

located

on

a

pound prominent

ST AUBINS BAY, JERSEY

planted with salt tolerant herbaceous and shrub species which give year round colour and interest.

headland surrounding St Aubin’s Bay, Jersey,

After 10 months of detailed discussions and public

consists of nine apartments designed around

engagement

a central pedestrian courtyard and containing

planning authority and the design commission

bespoke artwork by the renowned international

planning consent for 9 contemporary apartments

artist, Lucy Unwin.

was achieved.

The planting scheme relates to the architectural

The scheme commenced on site shortly after

layout and is both low maintenance and of

approval and was completed, the external works are

local provenance, making this a sensitive yet

establishing well with retained trees species adding

contemporary scheme befitting this unique site.

instant impact and maturity.

with

the

environment

minister,

Landscape embankments facing the coast are

Client

Architect

Images

Private

Roberts Limbrick

Brown roofs Sketch of courtyard proposals Courtyard including public art

A PLANTING PALETTE MADE UP OF SALT AND WIND TOLERANT SPECIES THAT PROVIDE A DISTINCTIVE MEDITERRANEAN CHARACTER

GREGORY'S BANK

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WORCESTER

ocated within the outskirts of Worcester Town

these green corridors will link the scheme with

Centre and situated in a prominent position

surrounding planting. Strategic views towards the

on the banks of the Worcester and Birmingham

canal-side and beyond have been created through

Canal, the site gains strategic views across the

strategic planning of roads and housing.

city. Formerly the Worcester Patent Brick Works, the site is to be developed into a high quality

A bespoke POS has been created adjacent to the

residential development bringing much needed

canal encapsulating the former brick workings,

employment opportunities. The reserved matters

planted with indigenous species and through a

application for the first phase of development has

linked network of signage and information boards

recently been approved, with the consent forming

the project will be pivotal in the regeneration of

part of a larger 170 dwelling masterplan.

Worcester and the area 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. Subsequent phases will

with native trees within wide verges, under planted

follow upon planning approval.

with spring flowering bulbs; once established

Client

Architect

Images

St. Modwen

Roberts Limbrick

Showhome garden

Homes

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 MATTHIAS

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FISHPONDS, BRISTOL

his historic site, built in 1852, is located in

accompanying masterplan for this historic site,

Fishponds, five miles north east of Bristol.

which demanded a sensitive approach to protect

The former UWE Campus, it encapsulates an

the setting of the heritage features.

historic sunken garden and ornate borders. The main building and principal house are Grade II*

Working closely with Bristol City Council Urban

listed with Oldbury Court Estate adjacent, located

Design Team and a heritage team of architects

to the northern boundary, which is a late 18th

and planners, a robust yet contextually appropriate

Century park with associated pleasure grounds.

masterplan has been developed which responds to the historic park to the north and sensitively

Liz Lake Associates was commissioned to produce

incorporates the listed building.

a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment and

Client

Architect

Images

Barratt Homes Bristol /

Focus / Bush Consultancy

Sketch proposal

David Wilson

3D proposal of the Public Open Space Formal courtyard

THE MASTERPLAN DEMANDED A SENSITIVE APPROACH IN RESPONSE TO IT'S HISTORIC SETTING

CHARLESTOWN

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CORNWALL

iz Lake Associates was commissioned by

landscape and visual effects associated with the

Wainhomes (South West) Holdings Ltd to

proposed developments.

Our evidence focused

provide evidence for a Written Representations

on potential impacts on the World Heritage Site

Appeal against the refusal of planning permission

and to Charlestown Conservation Area, as well as

for residential development on land at two sites in

on impacts to the visual amenity of local residents

the Harbour village of Charlestown, Cornwall.

and users of locally and nationally important public rights of way. Liz Lake Associates produced

Charlestown is part of the Cornwall and West

an Appeal Statement, identifying the landscape

Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site,

and visual issues associated with the two sites,

which includes select mining landscapes located

including the production of a series of verified view

across Cornwall and West Devon.

photomontages to illustrate the proposals within the Charlestown landscape.

Woking for the appellant, Liz Lake Associates carried out a site visit to Charlestown to assess the

Client

Images

Wainhomes (South

Planning layout

West) Holdings Ltd.

The site location The harbour at Charlestown

THE HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE OF CHARLESTOWN IS RECOGNISED BY UNESCO AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE

FORMER GCHQ SITE

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SEVERN VALLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

his site was used for over 60 years by the

addressed in the preliminary visual assessment.

Intelligence Agency (since 1952). GCHQ then

These important views towards Cheltenham and

vacated the site in December 2011 and the

the surrounding hills, including Cleeve Common,

remaining

been

were incorporated into the landscape masterplan

Liz Lake Associates were

to ensure they were retained within the detailed

buildings

decommissioned.

have

since

commissioned by Persimmon to undertake a LVIA

landscape proposals.

to accompany the application of this brownfield

scheme will respond to the surrounding context,

site, which consists of existing buildings as well

whilst having its own sense of place and character.

When implemented, the

as car parks and landscaped areas.

Following planning permission from Cheltenham The intention is to utilise the existing sloping nature

Borough Council construction of the site is

of the site, to retain and enhance existing views

underway with show homes now available for

both into and from within the site, which were

viewing.

Client

Architect

Images

Persimmon

Focus

Early concept sketch

Homes

Urban square sketch Central open space

OPENING UP IMPORTANT VIEWS TOWARDS CHELTENHAM AND SURROUNDING HILLS

BOUNDARY ROAD

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BODMIN, CORNWALL

ainhomes is recognised as one of the UK’s

appropriate masterplan. The intention was to create

leading house builders.

This strategic

a development with a distinct sense of place and a

green-field site in Cornwall had a number of

legible high quality environment, which would sit

challenging site issues, not least the steep aspect

well within the local semi-rural context. Strategic

of the site and its relatively constrained position

tree planting with species of local provenance was

adjacent to a primary road and ancient hedgerows.

designed at the outset of the scheme to ensure

The site is to be developed into 235 new homes

services would not affect future growth potential.

with some retail provision, a new high quality

Working closely with the client and the design team,

entrance square and a series of linked open spaces

including service engineers, Liz Lake Associates

incorporating bespoke play facilities.

developed a scheme which had high quality public realm as well as year round interest.

The planning process required an overall design code to help inform the overall masterplan. This

The highway infrastructure and construction of the

design code highlighted the need for a series

Phase 1 housing scheme site is currently underway

of linked ‘character zones’ and development

with completion expected in late 2016.

parcels to create an informed and contextually

Client

Architect

Images

Wainhomes

Saunders Partnership

POS sketch proposal

Architects

CGI of entrance square Entrance Square sketch proposal

MASTERPLAN AND DESIGN CODE FOR A DISTINCTIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT IN CORNWALL

MILTON ABBEY

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MILTON ABBAS, DORSET

ilton Abbey and its historic landscape setting

appointed as Conservation Planner and Landscape

- the cradle of the English Kingdom and

Architect to support the Stage 2 HLF application at

the 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

Stephen Marshall & Benjamin

Debois

Statutory heritage designations

Sailsbury

Beauchamp

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

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

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ellington

College

is

a

thriving

CROWTHORNE, BERKSHIRE

and

Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, took a

successful coeducational private school

great interest in the development of the school and

in Berkshire with an international reputation;

he influenced many aspects of how the estate was

the need for new facilities to meet that success

developed including extensive lakes and sports

is a continuing challenge. Liz Lake Associates

fields. Serpentines were overlaid over the grid by

was appointed by the College to understand the

the well-known Victorian landscape designer,

historic landscape and then to help develop a

William Nesfield, with boarding houses added set

strategy that would inform decisions on the siting

in wooded glades and cottages gardens. Sports

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

Client

Planner

Historic

Conservation Architects

Images

Wellington

Boyer

Landscape

H J Stribling & Partners

Great Gate from across the Lake

College

Planning

Debois

Historic Landscape Analysis Princes' Quad

MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF ACCOMMODATING NEW DEVELOPMENT IN A UNIQUE HERITAGE SETTING

THE GROVE

O

CHANDLERS CROSS, WATFORD

nce the country estate of the Earls of

proposals for a planning application. After a call-in

Clarendon, The Grove mansion is a Grade

inquiry where we acted as expert witness, planning

II* listed building set in 126 hectares of parkland,

permission was granted and construction began.

laid out in the 18th century. Liz Lake Associates was invited to join the project as part of a team of

The Grove has undergone a major restoration to

design consultants helping to steer the proposed

open as a five-star country hotel with a first-class

improvements, including a golf course, through

golf course development. The buildings are now

the planning 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

Images

Private

Aukett Fitzroy

Faber Maunsell

GL Hearn

Outside seating area

Robinson

Temporary sculpture to entrance Detailed planting to open spaces

AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED FIVE-STAR COUNTRY HOTEL SET WITHIN A FIRST CLASS GOLF COURSE IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE

RAF BENTLEY PRIORY

L

STANMORE, LONDON

iz Lake Associates was part of a comprehensive

Management

design team including ADAM Architects, GVA

documents and plans for submission to the Local

Grimley and Halcrow Yolles to achieve a successful

Plan

and

all

landscape-related

Planning Authority.

planning consent for major redevelopment of the historic RAF site.

Following extensive consultations, the planning committee of the London Borough of Harrow

As Bentley Priory is part of a major picturesque

approved the application prepared by Liz Lake

landscape with a Victorian-era Italian garden,

Associates and the rest of the design team.

we played a key role in locating new buildings and infrastructure on this landscape-led project.

All landscape works have now been implemented

Proposals

long-term

and residential units are open for viewing and

management of the historic landscape were

purchase. Bentley Priory has won numerous

prepared as a setting for the proposed residential

Awards, most recently voted ‘Developer Award’ by

development and the new use of the listed mansion

the Urban Design Group.

for

the

restoration

and

as a museum. Liz Lake Associates was responsible for the preparation of a Landscape Conservation

Client

Architect

Engineer

Planner

Images

VSM Estates

ADAM Architects

Halcrow Yolles

GVA

The Mansion has become a museum

Grimley LLP

One of the best views of London Landscape masterplan

A LANDSCAPE LED PROJECT USING A CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TO GUIDE SYMPATHETIC DEVELOPMENT

HERRINGSWELL MANOR

S

HERRINGSWELL, SUFFOLK

et in rural Suffolk, this once important

for the Japanese-style garden. Finally, a detailed

country estate has an interesting and varied

management plan was produced to ensure the

architectural heritage. Following a detailed tree

grounds would be enjoyed for years to come.

condition survey, we prepared tree removal and planting plans for the grounds of the house and

A sympathetic and evocative planting scheme

wider estate as a whole, together with hard and

has created an atmospheric setting for this

soft details for the Japanese-style garden. The

prestigious

result is a unique development with beautifully

varied strands of its history to create a cohesive,

landscaped grounds. The scheme won the 2007

high-quality and contemporary finish. A detailed

Gold Award for the Best Communal Garden of the

management plan has also been written setting

Daily Express New Homes and Gardens Awards.

out a strategy for optimising the visual amenity

conversion,

drawing

together

the

and nature conservation interests of the grounds Following a detailed tree condition survey, Liz

through restoration and sympathetic conservation

Lake Associates produced a masterplan which

management. The scheme was awarded Gold for

incorporated tree retention and removal, planting

Best Communal Garden in the Daily Express New

plans for the grounds of the house and wider estate

Homes Garden Awards.

as a whole, together with hard and soft details

Client

Architect

Images

City & Country

Copwer

Improved setting to coach house

Griffith

Aerial view of site Restored Japanese gardens

RESTORED HISTORIC PLANTING BEDS HELPED CREATE A STUNNING SETTING TO THE HISTORIC HOUSE

FORMER DORCHESTER PRISON

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LA were appointed to prepare an LVIA for this sensitive site and to work closely with the Architects, Heritage Specialists, Local Authority and local residents to design in a sympathetic and economically viable development proposal. This project formed part of the first ever batch of prison conversions undertaken, following the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)’s sale of several of their major assets, which was initiated in 2015. LLA were delighted to be a part of this initiative of MoJ asset adaption. The Former Dorchester Prison was decommissioned and vacated in 2013, and is now owned by City & Country Residential Limited. The historic prison buildings are to be retained and converted into residences, accompanied by the construction of new buildings to form Mansion Blocks within the prison walls, open landscape terraces and courtyard gardens. Our brief was to prepare a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), addressing the issues relevant to the proposals for the site, to accompany the planning application.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers and heritage specialists Liz

WEST DORSET

Lake Associates undertook a thorough analysis of the baseline conditions through desk study, field work and a photographic survey of the site and its surroundings. With the prison containing numerous Listed Buildings and being bounded on three sides by the Dorchester Conservation Area, the local landscape was deemed to be of a high susceptibility to change. Producing an LVIA, we assessed the impact the development will have on this surrounding landscape and visual receptors.

Throughout the design process, Liz Lake Associates worked closely with the multi-disciplinary team to suggest mitigation methods, in order to reduce any adverse effects of proposed changes to the prison in its conversion to residential use.

Our valuable input into the building conversion and design has enabled the proposals to integrate sympathetically into the surroundings, with detailed considerations given to the existing neighbourhood. Our digital wireframes team produced visualisations to inform the design process.

Client

Heritage Specialists

Architect

Images

City & Country

City & Country

Purcell

Former prison entrance

Residential Limited

Developing the model Main axial link

OUR VALUABLE INPUT INTO THE BUILDING CONVERSION AND DESIGN HAS ENABLED THE PROPOSALS TO INTEGRATE SYMPATHETICALLY INTO THE SURROUNDINGS

MEAD PARK, BICKINGTON

C

avanna Homes appointed Liz Lake Associates to prepare an outline planning application for development on land west of Mead Park. This parcel of land lies on the edge of Bickington, a village in North Devon, and has recently become encapsulated on three sides by urban development; thereby posing a rational site for residential infill.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Liz Lake Associates produced the relevant documentation necessary for the submission of an outline planning application for 61 houses on the site. After initial desk based research and liaison with the local Planning Officer, a site visit allowed us to fully comprehend the site’s setting within the adjoining residential neighbourhood and wider landscape, some of which is designated as a Conservation Area. A large area of Registered Common Land adjoining the Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path also formed part of the study area, and was assessed as having high sensitivity to change due to the path’s users.

Our LVIA acknowledged the impacts of the development, whilst proposing mitigation methods which could reduce any significant adverse effects that the proposal has on the surrounding landscape and visual receptors. These included suggestions such as: the use of sensitive materials, including recessive coloured dark slate or slate-effect roofing materials in order to set the development into the

NORTH DEVON

surroundings when viewed from higher ground and greater distances; light rendered walls and occasional stone featured elements as prevalent within the Conservation Area and adjacent neighbourhoods; building heights limited to two and a half storeys to reflect the existing urban fabric; avoiding blank ‘unwelcoming’ façades and orientating buildings outwards to create interactive streetscapes with the existing urban form; softening the western edge of the development by the introduction of a meandering double Devon hedgebank along the site boundary to replicate the existing feature along the north of the site, to visually filter the properties, and to provide a useful habitat for bat activity; and scattered trees throughout the development to break up the form and mass of the development.

These mitigation measures were used to inform the landscape strategy plan, outline planting proposals and Design and Access Statement text and images.

The outline landscape design proposals and LVIA have been completed and submitted; forming part of the full planning application which is currently being reviewed by North Devon Council. Our input into the design stage will help to significantly reduce the impact of the proposed development upon the local landscape and visual receptors; ensuring that this scheme can sympathetically integrate into its surroundings and the community which surrounds it.

Client

Planners

Architect

Ecologist

Images

Cavanna Homes (South

Boyer

LHC Architects

EAD Ecology

Garden sketch section

West) limited

Landscape character types Public Open Space section

MAKING USE OF TRADITIONAL LANDSCAPE FEATURES TO INTEGRATE THE SCHEME INTO ITS SENSITIVE SURROUNDINGS

GLAN LLYN PHASE 2B

L

NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES

iz Lake Associates was commissioned by St

quality

Modwen Homes to prepare detailed landscape

Glan Llyn masterplan area, whilst having a

proposals to support the planning application for

distinctive character of its own, reinforced by the

a development of 144 residential units. The site

contemporary style of the residential buildings

is located within the former Llanwern Steelworks

and the leafy tree lined streets. A robust palette of

site, in the north-west quarter of the Glan Llyn

plants was selected to withstand the damp, windy

development in Newport, South Wales. Near the

and saline conditions, and planting was set out

coastline on the south eastern side of the town, the

in a naturalistic style, characteristic of the South

site is situated on damp ground and subjected to

Wales coastal setting. Two Local Areas of Play were

harsh coastal conditions.

incorporated within the development, providing

and

sustainability

across

the

entire

opportunities for natural play and open lines of The residential development proposals on this

sight to these spaces were retained to encourage

parcel conformed to the broad aspirations of

natural surveillance.

Client

Architect

Images

St Modwen

Roberts

Play area sketch

Homes

Limbrick

Movement analysis Previous phase complete

A HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL SCHEME FOCUSED AROUND A CENTRAL TREE LINED AVENUE

LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

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THAXTED

iz Lake Associates was appointed by Thaxted

countryside were identified, in order to evaluate

Parish Council to undertake a Landscape

the sensitivity and capacity of the landscape,

Character Assessment (LCA) of the expansive

parcel by parcel, to accommodate future residential

rural landscape surrounding the historic town of

development.

Thaxted. With its strongly undeveloped character, considerable

far-reaching

The results of this assessment form part Thaxted

contributes

Parish Council’s evidence base for compiling its

strongly towards - and forms an intrinsic part

Neighbourhood Development Plan. The study

of - the character, visual amenity and historic

will assist the Parish Council in making informed

significance of Thaxted. The landscape is also

decisions

valuable in its own right.

developments

panoramic

time-depth views,

the

and

landscape

into

the

as

to can

whether be

landscape

future

residential

appropriately

absorbed

surrounding

Thaxted,

A combination of desktop study, fieldwork and

and, if so, where, at what scale and with what

stakeholder consultation was used to identify

associated mitigation measures, to ensure that no

parcels of land within the study area with common

unacceptable effects on the landscape result and

characteristics. A range of landscape character and

that its special qualities are maintained and, where

visual amenity criteria were identified and assessed,

possible, enhanced.

and key views into the village from the surrounding

Client

Images

Thaxted Parish Council

View towards Thaxted Landscape topography The windmill, an iconic mark on the landscape

THE RESULTS OF THIS ASSESSMENT FORM PART THAXTED PARISH COUNCIL’S EVIDENCE BASE FOR COMPILING ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

GROVELANDS

T

CHUDLEIGH

aylor Wimpey appointed Liz Lake Associates

of building materials to reflect those within the

to prepare documents to support a planning

adjacent Conservation Area, the arrangement

application for a residential development on land

of built form to allow framed views through the

at Grovelands. This parcel of land lies on the edge

development to the countryside beyond, the

of Chudleigh, a small town in Central Devon, and

retention of existing trees and hedgerows on site

has recently become encapsulated on three sides

and the reinforcement of boundary screening to

by urban development, thereby presenting a

mitigate the visual impact of the development

rational case for residential infill.

from surrounding properties and local footpaths.

A 10m wide bat flight corridor was incorporated

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Liz

into the scheme and scattered trees were proposed

Lake Associates produced documentation for a

throughout the development to break up the built

full planning application for 70 houses located

form and mass. Such measures informed the

within a sensitive study area (which included a

landscape masterplan, public open space design

Conservation Area, Registered Park and Garden,

and detailed planting proposals.

numerous

Listed

Buildings,

Areas

of

Great

Landscape Value, Scheduled Ancient Monuments,

The

Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special

by Teignbridge Council. Our input into the

application

is

currently

under

review

Areas of Conservation). Our Landscape Appraisal

design stage will help to significantly reduce

(LA) identified the impacts of the development

the impact of the proposed development upon

and proposed mitigation measures to reduce

the local landscape, ensuring that the scheme

any significant adverse effects, including the use

sympathetically integrates into its surroundings.

Client

Images

Taylor Wimpey

Landscape designations Picture viewpoint Landscape masterplan

A DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SETTING OF A REGISTERED PARK AND GARDEN, AREAS OF GREAT LANDSCAPE VALUE AND A CONSERVATION AREA

PONDS MANOR

T

CLAVERING, ESSEX

his imposing, Grade II listed house and garden

strategy for hard landscape a design developed

was undergoing a major refurbishment of

which was refined with close liaison with client and

the kitchen/dinning to include a contemporary

architect.

extension. Giving views of the expansive rear garden.

Detailed planting plans and hard landscape plans were designed using CAD and when detailed tender

After meeting with the client to ascertain the family

analysis was obtained a contractor procured to

requirements for a new lawn, informal play and

undertake the works.

Client

Images

Private

Patio detailing Current house frontage Proposed frontage

BY INTEGRATING HISTORICAL PLANT VARIETIES WITH A STRUCTURE OF EXISTING EVERGREEN SHRUBS AND HEDGES A NEW VISION FOR THIS HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN EMERGED

BARNSBURY PLACE

T

ISLINGTON, LONDON

his former Edwardian school has been

landscape scheme which responded to the site’s

converted into a prestigious collection of

immediate context. A contemporary water feature

nine new houses, 15 new build and 80 refurbished

is located within the centre of the scheme which

apartments in one of Islington’s most desirable

creates a unique pedestrian friendly core.

quarters.

The

sympathetic

refurbishment

of

the three original Edwardian buildings married

With all of the 104 houses and apartments reserved,

with the contemporary design of the new build

Barnsbury Place is now an established and highly

apartments and houses creates a unique living

sought after residential address in Islington.

environment within the established parish of Barnsbury.

This outstanding development has won the top accolade for the Best Conversion in the Evening

The design of the scheme included bespoke

Standard Homes & Property Awards.

courtyard gardens set within a predominantly hard

Client

Architect

Images

Mount Anvil

MGM Associates

Bespoke water features Stunning courtyards Planting in the lobby area

THIS HIGH QUALITY AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPMENT SETS A BENCHMARK FOR HOUSING SCHEMES IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH-EAST

HUNGERFORD PARK

L

iz

Lake

Associates

formed

HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE

a

permission without going to appeal. Our work for

multidisciplinary team invited to prepare a

part

of

this project, carried out with Fitzroy Robinson, was

planning application for a new country house in

exhibited at an exhibition of PPG7 houses at the

a sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on

Royal Institute of British Architects.

the edge of Hungerford.

PPG7 is now superseded by the National Planning Working with the historic landscape advisors and

Policy Framework but this allows for isolated houses

archaeologists, Liz Lake Associates was able to

in the countryside to be considered where it would

show that the proposed site of the house and the

represent the optimal viable use of a heritage asset

surrounding area was a neglected Elizabethan park

or would be appropriate enabling development

and garden with a bowling green and deer race. We

to secure the future of heritage assets. Houses of

argued that restoring the house would re-establish

contemporary design need to be truly outstanding

the meaning of the designed landscape and create

or innovative, helping to raise standards of design

a new focal point.

more generally in rural areas, reflect the highest standards in architecture, significantly enhance its

Planning permission was granted under the PPG7

immediate setting and be sensitive to the defining

planning policy and this house is one of only a

characteristics of the local area.

handful of grand new houses to achieve planning

Client

Architect

Private

Fitzroy Robinson Savills

Planner

Historic

Archaeologist

Images

Landscape

Kirkdale

Woodland had obscured a designed Elizabethan landscape

Debois

Archaeology

Derelict buildings on site to be refurbished The historic entrance

WORKING WITH HISTORIC LANDSCAPE ADVISORS AND ARCHAEOLOGISTS TO REESTABLISH THE MEANING OF AN ELIZABETHAN PARK AND GARDEN

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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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