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June 2008
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June 2008 |
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Protecting Views of Salisbury Cathedral |
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CBA is advising Salisbury District Council on planning policy options for protecting views of Salisbury Cathedral through the new Local Development Framework. The commission includes undertaking a city-wide analysis of key views, and a review of policy approaches by other local planning authorities with Cathedrals or other iconic historic landmark buildings. The work is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2008. |
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Oct 2007 |
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CBA Revisits Broadland's Landscapes |
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CBA has been re-appointed by Broadland District Council in Norfolk to update the district-wide Landscape Assessment prepared by the company in 1999. In line with the latest national guidance, the work involves consultation with local stakeholders and creation of an integrated assessment reflecting the historic and ecological dimension of the landscape. Landscape guidelines will also be developed to provide a 'toolkit' for planners and developers. The work is scheduled to be completed by March 2008. |
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Oct 2007 |
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Natural Greenspaces & Country Park for Didcot |
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CBA has been commissioned by South Oxfordshire District Council to prepare a feasibility study to assess the current and anticipated future needs for natural greenspace facilities in and around the growth point of Didcot. The study will assess the potential for creating a network of linked green spaces in and around the town, and consider the scope for providing a country park facility to meet the future green infrastructure requirements for the growth point. The study, which involves local community and stakeholder consultation, will inform the Local Development Framework and proposals for Didcot's regeneration. |
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Oct 2007 |
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CBA Advises on Windfarms in Northumberland |
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CBA have been appointed by the Northumberland National Park Authority to advise on the landscape and visual implications of three major windfarm proposals adjacent to the National Park. The proposals are the subject of a potential joint planning inquiry to be held in early 2008 in Hexham. |
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Oct 2007 |
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A World Heritage Site for Chatham? |
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Following completion of a Feasibility Study in 2003, CBA has been re-appointed by Medway Council to develop a nomination bid for Chatham Dockyard and its Defences as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The work involves preparation of the nomination document and accompanying management plan, which will be developed through in-depth consultation with local stakeholders. If successful, the bid will be a key element of Medway's regeneration plans and help focus international attention on the area linked to the 2012 Olympics. |
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Oct 2007 |
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Green Infrastructure for Hertfordshire |
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Hertfordshire County Council has appointed CBA to advise on Green Infrastructure issues related to the delivery of sustainable communities within the County's growth areas identified in the South East Plan. The work will involve preparing a 'consultation prospectus' for stakeholders and devising a strategy to guide future investment in Green Infrastructure provision within key action areas. |
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Aug 2007 |
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A Landscape Character Study for Salisbury District |
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CBA has been appointed by Salisbury District Council in Wiltshire to advise on future landscape planning policy and management needs to inform the new Local Development Framework. The commission includes undertaking a district-wide landscape character assessment, developing guidelines for managing landscape change and assessing the landscape sensitivity and capacity of land around the fringes of the District's main settlements to development. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2007. |
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Aug 2007 |
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Sustainable Landscapes for Richmond Swale Valley, North Yorks |
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CBA has been appointed by the Richmond Swale Valley Community Initiative's Landscape Partnership Group to undertake a woodland management plan and habitat study. The study builds upon the framework set out in the Richmond Swale Valley Strategic Framework prepared by CBA in 2003 (see www.richmond.org.uk/rsvci/index.html). CBA's team will develop sustainable proposals that celebrate the rich natural history and cultural associations of the landscape, encourage visitors and local people to discover more about their landscape heritage and develop the educational, recreational and amenity value of woodlands. The study will also identify training opportunities to improve the understanding of woodland-related craft skills. |
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July 2007 |
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CBA sponsors Heritage Link |
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CBA is pleased to announce its commitment to sponsorship of Heritage Link for the next three years - see www.heritagelink.org.uk for details. This collaboration will help support the work of Heritage Link in influencing policy, underpinning advocacy and building capacity in the non-government heritage sector. |
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July 2007 |
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CBA to assess the English Riviera! |
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CBA has been appointed by Teignbridge District Council, in partnership with Devon County Council and Natural England, to undertake an updated character assessment of Teignbridge District's landscapes in South Devon - also known as the 'English Riviera'. The work commenced in July 2007, and is due to be completed by November 2007. |
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July 2007 |
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CBA Advises on Development Options in Braintree |
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Following completion of a district-wide landscape character assessment in 2006, CBA has been re-appointed by Braintree District Council in Essex to assess the potential capacity of landscapes around the edges of the District's main settlements to accommodate development. The Study will inform the on-going Local Development Framework process. |
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May 2007 |
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A Landscape Character Assessment for Eastbourne |
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Eastbourne Borough Council has appointed CBA to prepare a Landscape Character Assessment for the Borough, which includes part of the new South Downs National Park around the famous white cliffs of Beachy Head. In addition to identifying areas of distinctive landscape, the study involves an assessment of the landscape capacity of sites around the town to accommodate development and the preparation of landscape guidelines for land management and landscape planning. Landscape policies will also be recommended for insertion into the Local Development Framework. The project began in early May 2007 and is due to be completed by the end of July 2007. |
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May 2007 |
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CBA Seeks the Public's Views on the Lake District's Landscapes |
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As part of the Lake District Landscape Character Assessment project, CBA is conducting a survey to find out what the public values about the character of the National Park's landscapes and how they should be managed in the future. The questionnaire is now live on the National Park's website at - http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/character. The closing date for responses is 13 July 2007. |
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April 2007 |
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CBA Re-Appointed as Heritage Management Advisors by Natural England |
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CBA has been re-appointed by Natural England until March 2009 to provide heritage advice on the management of historic estates throughout England. This work, which includes quinquennial inspections of estates to monitor compliance with management plan requirements, has been undertaken by CBA since April 2004 for the former Countryside Agency. |
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April 2007 |
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Stonehenge Visitor Centre approved |
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CBA is delighted with the Secretary of State's recent decision on 29th March 2007 to grant English Heritage planning permission for the new Visitor Facilities and Access Scheme at Stonehenge. As the project's Planning Advisor, lead Environmental Assessor and Landscape Architect, CBA were instrumental in both the preparation of the planning application and in securing planning consent on behalf of English Heritage.
The Secretary of State concluded that the proposals would enhance the setting of Stonehenge and the World Heritage Site. Key benefits of the scheme cited by the decision letter included promoting wider access to the World Heritage Site, providing information that would allow Stonehenge to be better appreciated in its physical and historical context, and allowing removal of the existing visitor facility and restoration of the landscape.
CBA Director Dominic Watkins said, "English Heritage has been trying to find a solution for enhancing the presentation and interpretation of Stonehenge for over 20 years. The Secretary of State's decision to grant planning consent for the new visitor facilities and access arrangements is a major step forwards. We welcome this decision as it reflects the strong case made by the planning application, which was found to be robust by the Inspector when tested at appeal."
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March 2007 |
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CBA wins another Green Infrastructure Strategy! |
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CBA has been appointed to prepare a Green Infrastructure Strategy for the Greater Norwich Area. This work will provide a vision and action plan for the protection and enhancement of green infrastructure assets by all stakeholders in the growth area. The work, which is being carried out in association with ADAS Environment, is expected to be completed by the end of August 2007. |
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January 2007 |
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CBA appointed to prepare Energy Crops Study for the Norfolk Coast AONB |
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Following on from previous landscape planning advice for the Norfolk Coast AONB Unit, CBA has been appointed to undertake a study into the implications of growing energy crops on the special qualities of this protected landscape. This work will involve developing principles to guide the location and planting of crops in ways that respect landscape and biodiversity considerations. |
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December 2006 |
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Spinney Hill Park, Leicester |
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CBA have been appointed to lead a team who will prepare a restoration plan for this busy inner city park. The initial work will be for the preparation of a Stage 1 Application to the HLF Parks for People for funding.This includes a restoration and masterplan and a variety of support studies. It is anticipated the restoration will cost £2.5m. |
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December 2006 |
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National Wildlife Conservation Park - Stage 2 |
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| The Trustees of Bristol Zoological Gardens approved CBA's masterplan for the above in mid 2006. CBA have now been commissioned to refine the masterplan and prepare design guidelines for the site landscape and infrastructure, exhibits and visitor facilities. The commission also includes the detailed design and implementation of all site landscape works. The project continues to be 'landscape' led and CBA will be central to a design team including engineers, architects and others currently being appointed. The next milestone is working towards a detailed planning application to be submitted later in 2007 - see link CBA Press release for further information on project. |
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December 2006 |
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Stonehenge Visitor Centre - the Ongoing Story |
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| CBA's planning team supported English Heritage at the recent public inquiry into the Visitor Centre, Land Train and Access Scheme. The application was called in by Government on the basis of testing national need. Chris Blandford gave evidence on World Heritage Site, Landscape and Visual matters. Other witnesses included the Stonehenge Director (Peter Carson), the Chairman of English Heritage (Sir Neil Cossons) and archaeologist (Chris Moore from Wessex Archaeology). The inquiryfocussed on the balance of benefits and impacts of the scheme. Salisbury District Council to whom the applications were submitted supported the scheme. |
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20 December 2006 |
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All at CBA wish you seasonal Greetings and a Prosperous 2007 |
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Instead of sending cards this year we are giving a donation to the st Peter and James Hospice and Care Centre in Sussex. |
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20 December 2006 |
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CBA's London Open Evening |
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CBA's London Open Evening during November was well attended by clients and colleagues. The event included a project profile slide show.
To see the slide show click here.
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20 December 2006 |
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New Job Opportunities |
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To see what new opportunities are at CBA click here or follow the Careers link at the side of this page. |
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07 December 2006 |
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CBA appointed as Planning Advisors for the Kent Downs AONB |
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CBA has been appointed by the Kent Downs AONB Unit to provide call-off planning advice for the next three years. This work will involve commenting on Local Development Plan policies/proposals and major planning applications that may have implications for the protection of the AONB.. |
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16 October 2006 |
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CBA wins Strategic Green Infrastructure Plan for Buckinghamshire |
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Following completion of similar Plans for Harlow and Bedfordshire, CBA has been appointed to prepare a Strategic Green Infrastructure Plan for Buckinghamshire. The Plan will help integrate green infrastructure assets into the delivery of sustainable communities within the County's growth areas identified in the South East Plan. The work is expected to be completed by March 2007. |
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11 October 2006 |
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CBA's Green Infrastructure Plan for Harlow Launched 11/10/06 |
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| Baroness Andrews, Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Minister attended the official launch of the Green Infrastructure Plan for Harlow, prepared by CBA on behalf of the Harlow Green Space Partnership. The Partnership thanked CBA for producing a high quality Plan that established a strong vision and clear framework for delivery of green infrastructure provision in and around Harlow for the future.
The photograph shows CBA presenting the Plan to representatives of the Partnership - Catherine Cairns (Natural England) and Gill Taylor (Groundwork) - with CBA's proposed Green Infrastructure Network in the background.
See www.harlow.gov.uk/gip for information about the Plan.
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6 October 2006 |
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Hotham Park, Bognor Regis |
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| CBA's Stage 2 application for funding to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has been successful for Hotham Park.
CBA has secured a grant of £1.5m for Arun District Council. This means the £2.2m project can go ahead and the restoration work will be carried out next year.
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15 May 2006 |
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REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSOR STATUS |
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CBA have Registered Environmental Impact Assessor status with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. The registration, which is renewed annually, is the national quality standard for consultancies providing environmental impact assessment services.
Full CBA Press Release
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25 January 2006 |
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NATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARK, BRISTOL...MASTERPLANNING BY CBA |
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CBA prepared a masterplan for the groundbreaking new National Wildlife Conservation Park (NWCP) proposed outside of Bristol.
Since 2004, CBA have worked closely with Bristol Zoo Gardens, who are proposing the scheme, and a number of technical consultants to produce a Masterplan for this landscape led project.
The NWCP will set standards for zoo developments for years to come. It will lead the way in implementing the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums' new 10-year international conservation strategy to create the next generation of zoos.
Full CBA Press Release.
For more details on the project and press release see www.conservationpark.org.uk
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05 January 2005 |
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RESTORATION OF HISTORIC PECKHAM RYE PARK, LONDON, STARTS ON SITE |
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CBA prepared a successful stage 2 bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for funding to restore Peckham Rye Park. The HLF have made a grant of £2.3m to the £3.5m project.
During 2004 the London office of CBA and their team worked with London Borough Southwark (LBS) and the Friends of Peckham Rye Park to produce the detailed design and specifications for the park restoration. The project went out to tender in July 2004 and the successful tenderers, ISS Waterers, have now started work on site.
Jane Seaborn, Project Director and Senior Associate at CBA said "The restoration of this Grade 2 listed park provides the opportunity not only for us to restore and interpret its rich history, but also to repair and upgrade the fabric of the park and its planting and to increase its biodiversity and nature conservation value. The restoration project will act as a catalyst for regeneration in this densely populated and deprived part of Southwark."
For more details on the project see the latest edition of the Newsletter.
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