We were appointed by our developer client as landscape architects for this public realm site next to a proposed shopping centre in central Huntingdon. Following approval of our initial landscape design, we prepared landscape architect information to discharge the relevant planning conditions. This included a series of detailed planting plans.
The main focus of our landscape architect input was a new pedestrian link. The route connects a proposed vehicular access route with the pedestrian shopping district of this historic town. Existing buildings define one side of the route. Meanwhile, a new wall screens the proposed shopping centre delivery bay on the opposite side.
Our landscape architect team developed a planting strategy for the pedestrian link. We specified robust climbing plants and ground cover species suited to a busy public environment. In addition, the planting provides year-round interest and helps reduce the visual impact of the screening wall.
We also considered the effects of shade from buildings to the south. Therefore, our landscape architect selected plant species suited to the available light conditions. The planting palette also needed to satisfy the requirements of the Local Authority Landscape Officer. Consequently, we worked closely with the planning authority to agree an appropriate and deliverable planting scheme.
In addition to the pedestrian link, several other planting beds required our landscape architect input. These areas form part of the wider commercial development. Here, the planting needed to withstand a demanding public environment. It also needed to provide evergreen screening to the end elevations of the service entrances.
Finally, we prepared the planting information required to discharge the relevant landscape planning condition. Our landscape architect services therefore combined detailed planting design, planning compliance and coordination with the Local Authority. The resulting landscape proposals provide a robust and practical solution for this central Huntingdon development.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: E
Client: Churchmanor Estates Co. Plc.
Architect: BCR Infinity Architects