Part 1 of this article described the Root Protection Area (RPA) and how its size and shape is calculated. Part 2 explained how the wrong sort of development can harm trees and what the likely consequences are for the developer. Part 3 will set out a construction methodology to allow development to occur within the …
Constructing Buildings within the Root Protection Area of Trees Part 2
Part 1 of this article described the Root Protection Area (RPA) and how its size and shape is calculated. Part 2 will explain how the wrong sort of development can harm trees and what the likely consequences are for the Developer. As mentioned in Part 1, the RPA is identified within British Standard 5837:2012 Trees …
Cambridge Assessment The Triangle Project Handover
This week, Open Spaces were formally invited to the official handover ceremony for ‘The Triangle Project’ after nearly 3 years of hard work in partnership with Bouygues UK. Open Spaces has successfully delivered the detailed landscape design for this £120m flagship Headquarters for Cambridge Assessment, the organisation responsible for delivering the operation and management of the …
Development proposal for land at Plevna Crescent, Tottenham gains planning approval
The application for an enhanced scheme for development on disused railway land in the heart of Tottenham has now gained full planning consent from Haringey Council.The revised proposal focusses exclusively on land at Plevna Crescent and includes four residential buildings comprising some 70 apartments, with underground parking, associated formal communal landscape areas, green roofs and …
Constructing Buildings within the Root Protection Area of Trees (Part 1)
This article sets out how constructing a building may be possible within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of a tree. I will try and explain what is the RPA and why it is so important when applying for planning permission to have regard for the RPA. This article is not aimed at the Arboricultural Consultant …
‘The Triangle Project’ near completion
It was over Two years ago that Open Spaces began working with Bouygues UK as their consultant Landscape Architects on the new £120 million headquarters for Cambridge Assessment. Working within a multi-discipline BIM compliant team, Open Spaces Successfully brought the Landscape design for ‘The Triangle Project’ through stage 4 (Design Development) to completion and handover.
Quality Management Standard ISO 9001 achieved
We are proud to announce that Open Spaces has achieved QMS ISO 9001 registration in Quality Management Standard. This internationally recognised Standard means our clients can be assured of our commitment to the highest quality of work produced within a fully audited Quality System. Likewise our valued workforce can also benefit, improving their satisfaction in …
Approved planning permission for Shendish Manor
Working on the Shendish Manor Hotel development proposal has been an exciting restoration project for Open Spaces. The Grade II Listed status of the hotel complex meant that many planning requirements focused on the surrounding landscape. Open Spaces provided services tailored to the historical context, ensuring the proposed restoration works paid homage to the formal …
Open Spaces Re-branding and New Website
Open Spaces Landscape celebrates our recent re-branding and new website.