The exact process varies with each project depending on the site, the scale and extent of the project under discussion. A clearly analyzed scope of works and brief, regular meetings to develop the project and a commitment and attention to objectives and detail hallmark the services we provide. For a fuller understanding of the concepts we embed in each project please see the Philosophy section of the website.

We offer the following services depending on the scope and nature of the project:

Landscape Design

• Formulating brief, budget & scope of works
• Site survey and assessment
• Landscape and garden masterplanning
• Specification, tender and project management software

Landscape Planning and Grant Aid Applications

• Landscape use and character assessment
• Planning applications and consultation
• Grant aid applications including Lottery and Environmental Stewardship schemes

Landscape Management

• Historical analysis and site assessment
• Landscape conservation and appraisal
• Conservation management plans and management plans
• Park planting strategies, tree surveys and tree reports
• Ecological surveys & reports undertaken with Associate Consultants

Sustainable Urbanism: pocket park and community garden design and regeneration

• We provide a community garden design and development service for private and public sectors including advice and techniques on establishing a funding and a volunteer base. We have successfully worked on a number regeneration schemes involving private and public community gadens. In the case of public pocket park rejuvenation a program of community engagement and consultation develops with various stakeholders. In private community gardens the emphasis is on design and development with a reduced degree of community engagement.

Fees

Following an initial consultation, a scope of work and fee proposal is agreed with the client. This may be an hourly, daily or fixed rate.

Invoices are presented on completion of the works specified in the fee proposal.

Consultancy work

Consultancy work of a more restricted scope - for example, reviewing a planning decision or advising on tree conservation - is based on a fixed scale of fees. This is invoiced following completion of the work.

We have extensive experience of working as part of a project team with other design and construction professionals, including architects, engineers and contractors