We were appointed by the client’s agent as landscape architects for a commercial coffee outlet on the northern edge of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Our landscape architect team developed the landscape design and prepared the information required to support the detailed planning submission.
The landscape design addressed the building entrance, customer seating and accessible parking. In addition, our landscape architects worked closely with the project architect to create a cohesive relationship between the internal and external spaces. This approach helped integrate the building with its surrounding landscape and strengthen the overall site design.
Six small to medium-sized trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) stand along the western site boundary. Consequently, our landscape architect carefully considered their retention and protection throughout the design process. We sought to minimise potential impacts on their root systems while accommodating the proposed development.
Furthermore, our landscape architects considered the likely construction process and its potential effects on existing tree health. This informed the design of protective measures and helped ensure that the landscape proposals remained practical to construct. Alongside the external works, we also prepared detailed planting proposals and planting schedules.
The Local Authority Tree Officer took a particular interest in the landscape design, including the proposed tree locations and their installation details. Because the available planting zone was narrow, our landscape architect specified a plastic load-bearing cell system beneath areas of hard paving. The system provided sufficient soil volume and structural support for healthy tree root development.
Finally, we worked through the technical requirements with the Tree Officer and refined the landscape details accordingly. Following detailed discussions, the Tree Officer accepted the proposals and approved the landscape design. The project demonstrates our landscape architect expertise in integrating planting, tree protection, hard landscape and construction requirements within constrained commercial sites.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: D
Client: Churchmanor Estates Co. Plc.
Architect: BCR Infinity Architects