A Masterplan defines the strategic framework that can help to inform and support a planning application.
It examines the relationship between buildings, the spaces in-between and the surrounding built environment. It should identify long term assets and promote the unique characteristics of a place.
Locating the proposal in the context of local planning policy encourages more resilient decision making and helps to deliver greater planning certainty.
Making new places which work for both existing and future communities is a complex task. We recognise that creating successful places requires extensive research and collaboration to get the physical form of development right.
The masterplan should not be too restrictive, nor should it be too prescriptive: it should provide a coherent spatial framework which permits a variety of solutions to be realised in response to future changes in demand.
We convene regular workshops which allow everyone to contribute at the right time, building trust, consensus and certainty.
We work in an open, collaborative way, first listening to our clients, understanding stakeholders’ objectives, working closely with consultants and end-users to ensure everyone’s aims can be achieved.
Our masterplans are founded on an analysis of the relationship between connectivity, identity and value. We do not come to the table with pre-conceived ideas, we research the specific characteristics of the site, its history and location.
We review options with an open mind, seeking solutions that balance the needs of existing users whilst enabling change through incremental growth, safeguarding long term assets whilst remaining open to future changes in demand.
In an era of unprecedented social and environmental change, our collaborative approach anticipates an urban environment that continues to evolve, enabling both old and new buildings to gracefully co-exist.
We recognise that successful placemaking necessitates getting the physical form of development right.
We champion inclusive public space, connected by walkable streets with buildings clearly defining secure private amenity space.
“A successful masterplan is founded on applying common sense at a variety of scales … We are committed to developing intelligent solutions to solve complex urban problems.”
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