How to Design a Multipurpose Garden We recently featured an article on town planning and the concept of the ‘garden city’, inspired by a joint venture between the UK government and Barratt Homes. Their goal is to create a new generation of “garden village-style communities,” blending modern living with green spaces. Building on this idea,
There has been much talk of town-building in the last year, and the themes and concepts of a ‘garden city’ have been invoked on a number of occasions. In September 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner struck a deal with Barratt Developments and Lloyd’s Bank to begin a joint venture worth £150 million to lead
How the New NPPF Affects Your Home Extension and Garden Landscaping Plans As a homeowner planning a garden landscaping project or home extension, it’s essential to understand how recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could impact your plans here in the UK. The revised NPPF, introduced in 2024, places a stronger emphasis
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The National Policy Planning Framework The National Policy Planning Framework (NPPF) is perhaps England’s most vital land-use planning policy. The NPPF was created in 2012 by the coalition government, streamlining various pre-existing planning policies in England into a single document. Last week, the Labour government published the new NPPF, alongside a press statement. The revised
Designing Luxury Landscapes that Protect Nature: A Thoughtful Approach to Avoiding Ecocide In the realm of luxury landscaping, where beautifully crafted outdoor spaces are the ultimate expression of lifestyle and design, there is a growing awareness about the environmental impact of these projects. Homeowners know that creating high-end landscapes does not have to mean the
How conflict results in ecological destruction. The costs of war are numerous. As war rages around the world in places like Israel-Palestine, Ukraine, and Myanmar, it is important for us as humans to consider one of the most devastating costs of warfare: ecocide. What is ecocide? First, let us examine and define the term ‘ecocide’.
Labour has expressed commitments to enhancing the UK’s natural habitats, promoting biodiversity, and supporting sustainable practices. Here’s how these policies might impact your project: Environmental Regulations and Planning Permissions New regulations may encourage or require the use of sustainable materials, native plant species, and eco-friendly practices in landscaping. This could influence the design choices
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What has Labour said they’ll do for biodiversity and the landscaping industry? It has been less than 100 days since the 2024 General Election produced a 174-seat Labour majority and the party has gone forward with a number of their previous commitments. One of the most newsworthy pledges of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new
PC Landscapes, already winner of a BALI award for the Hard Landscaping Construction (non-domestic) – Under £500k category, has won another BALI Principal award for the Exbury Centenary Garden. The Garden, designed by Marie-Louise Agius to celebrate the centenary anniversary of Exbury Gardens, was officially opened by HRH The Prince Of Wales in July 2019. For PC Landscapes, this is
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Two members of the PC Landscapes team have been invited to speak at the next Futurescape Event. Director Paul Cowell will join Adam White, Sarah Eberle and other experts at The ProLandscaper Summit, where they will be challenging the big questions on the horizon of landscaping. This year focus is social conscience, environment and natural play.
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