Define’s input was central to shaping a resilient and well-integrated scheme. Our multi-disciplinary, landscape-led approach including:
Design Development & Masterplanning
- Detailed site investigation, landscape and visual baseline analysis and opportunities and constraints mapping
- Iterative design development of layout and architectural principles, fully coordinated with highways, drainage, ecology and heritage specialists
- Preparation of illustrative layouts, parameter plans and placemaking strategy to articulate a clear development framework
Design & Access Statement (DAS)
- Authorship of the DAS, communicating design rationale, response to site context and alignment with planning policy
- Supporting sketches, diagrams, masterplan and narrative to explain design principles and how the scheme achieves cohesive neighbourhood outcomes
- Townscape character analysis and results integrating into character and placemaking design principles
Green Infrastructure Strategy
- Development of a Green Infrastructure (GI) Framework, integrated with drainage, active travel, public open space and biodiversity targets
- Landscape character analysis, strategic planting design and thematic GI guidance to support climate resilience, nature recovery and community wellbeing
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)
- Preparation of a robust LVIA for inclusion in the Environmental Statement (ES), including baseline review, seasonal photography and cumulative assessment
- Identification of appropriate mitigation measures and evaluation of residual landscape and visual effects
Stakeholder and Design Engagement
- Delivery of Design Review Panel materials and attendance to secure strategic design feedback
- Ongoing participation in pre-application meetings, design team workshops and in person and online public consultation events
- Production of public consultation website, regularly updated to explain the emerging scheme proposals
