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Sillfield Wind Cluster, Near Kendal

We have been appointed by Whirlwind Renewables Ltd and Novera Energy to undertake a Landscape and Visual Assessment for a wind cluster near Sillfield Farm, Endmoor, near Kendal. We will be working alongside ECUS at the University of Sheffield to produce the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposal. The Public Exhibition was held in June 2008 and since then we have been working on finalising the layout following public comments, environmental and design considerations.

New Landscape Architect Appointed

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Derek Howlin Dip. Hort, MALA to strengthen the team of landscape architects at Stephenson Halliday. Derek has past experience as a landscape architect in New York and in recent years has been based in Dublin working with Cunnane Stratton Reynolds and Mullin Design on a broad range of landscape planning and design projects.

Hespin Wood Materials Recovery Facility

On behalf of Cumbria Waste Management Ltd, Stephenson Halliday has submitted a planning application to Cumbria County Council for a Materials Recovery Facility at CWM's Hespin Wood Waste Management Park near Todhills north of Carlisle. Loads delivered to the waste management park with significant proportions of recyclable material would be diverted to the facility where recyclable material would be removed from the waste stream. The facility would allow for the diversion of wastes delivered to the park which are currently disposed of by landfill. The development would involve the construction of a large building to house equipment to process up to 30,000 tonnes of material per annum. It is anticipated the development could lead to the diversion from landfill of around 15,000 tonnes of waste a year.

Flusco Materials Recovery Facility

Stephenson Halliday has been assisting Cumbria Waste Management Ltd in their planning application for a Materials Recovery Facility at Flusco Landfill Site. The planning application was considered by the Development Control and Regulation Committee on 19th June 2008. We are delighted to be able to announce that the application was approved by the committee with little debate.

Once constructed, the facility will allow CWM Ltd to increase recycling of wastes collected at the adjacent Household Waste Recycling Centre and provide for more efficient haulage of recyclable waste collected in the Penrith area.

Runshaw College

Stephenson Halliday has been commissioned by Runshaw College in Leyland to develop an outdoor social space for students within the sixth form college campus. The project will provide a multi purpose space for meeting and socialising which can also be used for informal outdoor music and drama. The site is defined by a narrow wooded valley and the existing college buildings and will use the attractive mature woodland framework as a backcloth to the social interaction within the space.

Flusco Materials Recovery Facility

Stephenson Halliday has been engaged by Cumbria Waste Management Ltd to assist in securing planning permission for a Materials Recovery Facility at Flusco Landfill Site. The facility would allow for increased recycling of wastes collected at the adjacent Household Waste Recycling Centre and more efficient haulage of recyclable waste collected in the Penrith area. It is anticipated that the application will be considered by Cumbria County Council later in June.

Quarry Products Association/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference

Stephenson Halliday attended the Quarry Products Association/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference on the 22 May at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton Race Course. The practice was one of the key sponsors for the annual conference which brings together key planning professionals from across the UK. Stephenson Halliday also exhibited at the event which was attended by over 300 professionals. The management and supply of aggregates was the key focus of the conference with a variety of guest speakers providing an up to date review and a comprehensive assessment of the future of aggregates supply.

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Stephenson Halliday cycle team

Over the last weekend of April the Stephenson Halliday cycle team completed the Coast to Coast bike ride setting off from Workington and finishing 140 miles and 3 days later in Tynemouth! Here is a photograph of the motley crew taken at the start of the ride.

Overby Ridge Habitat Network

Stephenson Halliday is currently developing an innovative strategy for the long term management of six mineral sites to create a habitat network within West Cumbria. The strategy considers the restoration of the sites in a holistic manner, focusing upon enhancing the connectivity between habitats, increasing biodiversity and strengthening links to localised wildlife sites. Further habitat creation and improved land management form part of the network proposals which respond the Cumbria and UK Biodiversity Action Plans.
When completed the habitat strategy will form part of a legal agreement between Cumbria County Council and Thomas Armstrong Ltd. The legal agreement also provides for road improvements on the route to Overby Quarry and additional footpaths in the surrounding area. The completion of the agreement will allow the planning permission for the extensions to the quarry to be issued. Two lateral extensions to the quarry have been approved which will secure the long term future for the quarry with combined permitted reserves of 4.5 million tonnes.

Time and Tide Project, Grange-over-Sands

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.