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identifi ed as needing to be addressed was biodiversity, within green infrastructure and ecological mitigation strategy frameworks. “Ecological features are to be incorporated into the green infrastructure at macro and micro scales to create habitat networks that interact and blend with the surrounding landscape,” Devine says. The development’s relationship with the local microclimate was also “fundamental,” he continues, “to shape the development and the successful delivery of a low energy and sustainable settlement.” The drainage design was infl uenced by and made use of the existing hydrology of the site. “The underlying strata effectively prevents infi ltration and any current rainfall is collected and directed over the topography through dispersed over ground fl ow and informal channels,” explains Devine. This is then collected within lakes on the site.


A Landscape and Visual Impact ADF MARCH 2026


Assessment (LVIA) was undertaken for the initial outline planning application. It considered existing elements of the landscape – topography, vegetation, boundaries, water bodies, routes structures and more – assessing the effects the proposed scheme would have on the landscape and views.


Continual collaboration With the project having currently spanned over 15 years, good collaboration and communication has been absolutely essential. Change has been continuous, both in terms of the people working on the scheme who have come and gone, as well as changes in policy, technology and client priorities and objectives. But throughout, “collaboration has remained constant,” Devine asserts. “LHC worked closely with Eco-Bos and partner architects under a robust design code, balancing innovation with deliverability.”


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GREEN SPINES


There are two ‘spine’ trails through the masterplan that connect the site east-west, offering around 16 km of paths leading to lakes, parks, play and picnic areas


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