The practice has been commissioned to provide landscape design and management services for the Time and Tide project in Grange over Sands, Cumbria. We will be working with John Coward Architects, Archaeo-Environment archaeologists, local project group 3Ps and South Lakeland District Council to prepare a Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Fund bid for the restoration of the Promenade, Ornamental Gardens and Park Road Gardens. These areas form the estuary frontage of this elegant seaside town and contribute to its distinctive character. Their restoration will play an important part in driving the regeneration of the town as an attractive leisure and holiday destination.

Labels: 3Ps, Commission, Grange over Sands, John Coward Architects, landscape design, restoration, restoration design, South Lakeland District Council, Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Fund, Time and Tide

Peter Stephenson (Director) and David Forsythe (Landscape Architect) gave a presentation to the Institute of Quarries Lancashire Branch on Quarry Restoration and Planning. The presentation focused upon planning policy in relation to restoration, as well as the role of restoration within the quarry development process. Other key topics included the design of quarry restoration schemes and the implementation of restoration and aftercare. Please follow this link to access the presentation.

Labels: David Forsythe, design, Peter Stephenson, presentation, quarry, quarry presentation and planning, restoration, restoration design

Stephenson Halliday has coordinated and submitted on behalf of J A Jackson a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement to extend the existing sand quarry, located near Preston, Lancashire westwards over some 10.2ha, amend the restoration scheme and continue the recycling and waste transfer activities for a period of 12 years. In tandem with developing the extension proposals we were asked to consider the long term after uses for the site after restoration complete. This provided an opportunity to develop a detailed masterplan incorporating formal and informal recreation facilities as well as enhance the nature conservation interests of the site. It is anticipated the application will be determined early 2008.

Labels: amentity restoration, Bradleys Sand Pit, inert landfill, nature conservation, restoration design