Harman Landscape Architecture seeks to create beautiful, functional and sustainable outdoor environments. We specialize in comprehensive landscape planning and design, shaping the landscapes of tomorrow through thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Through a landscape led approach, we ensure a harmonious balance between the environment and modern-day development and through our landscape assessment and design work, we build upon the strength of the existing landscape, creating more engaging environments, bringing benefits to the wider community, as well as working to enhance biodiversity and secure a sustainable future.
We work closely with our clients to develop clear, workable solutions for a wide range of projects. Our expertise includes everything from initial site analysis and master planning to detailed design and construction documentation, ensuring a seamless process from concept to completion. Our collaborative approach ensures we not only meet expectations but also create unique, meaningful spaces that stand the test of time.
About
With over 20 years in the development industry, Nick is a highly experienced Landscape Architect and through his work in both the public and private sector, has developed a strong understanding of the role that landscape architecture plays within the built environment and the careful balance needed to secure a sustainable future.
Nick has a wealth of experience that ranges from giving evidence at public inquiry through to detailed design and overseeing the implementation of works on site, having been involved with a number of highways improvement and public realm schemes as well as residential developments and educational facilities.
This experience has allowed him to work effectively in a variety of project teams, with a range of different clients. He has a particular interest in the design of residential developments and transport infrastructure, working on a broad spectrum of projects that range from light commercial development within the National Landscapes and analysis of Green Belt/Grey Belt sites, to large-scale mixed-use developments, transport infrastructure and educational facilities with associated, high-quality public realm.
Central to his drive to deliver a sustainable future through considered and practical design, Nick is an advocate of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and the benefits that they can deliver to the external environment in terms of biodiversity and amenity enhancement within both public and private developments.
Nick currently sits as a panel member for the Gloucestershire Design Review Panel and mentors candidates on the Landscape Institute’s chartership programme.
Services
Landscape Assessment
& Appraisals
We carry out Landscape and visual impact assessments and appraisals for a wide range of projects. For EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) development, we can prepare the formal LVIA chapter required as part of the environmental statement whether its a large residential scheme, landfill or solar development.
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For non EIA development, we prepare proportionate appraisals to support the planning application from anything from a barn conversion in a national landscape to a new residential development on a
greenfield site.
Assessing Development
Potential
Our expert assessment and strategy services will help you to unlock and optimise the development potential of your land.
We conduct thorough landscape appraisals, providing advice on the potential for development on a site and provide invaluable insights to inform decision making. We provide recommendations to optimise your land’s development potential, taking into account published landscape character assessments, visual amenity and relevant planning policies.
Green Belt /
Grey Belt Appraisals
While Green Belt is and will always be a spatial planning policy, the concept of openess is often open to interpretation when considered in terms of its context associated with landscape and visual issues, evaluating the impact of a proposed development on the fundamental purpose and openness of sites within Green Belt land.
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We also appraise previously developed, derelict, or low-quality land (often termed Grey Belt) within the Green Belt, focusing on its potential for redevelopment while assessing its contribution to Grey Belt policy objectives and in particular the golden rules, as well as government guidance on identifying Grey Belt land.
All aspects of
Landscape Design
We provide a comprehensive service that covers the full spectrum of activities, from high-level strategies down to detailed design and implementation at all stages within the relevant RIBA workstages. This includes preparing all technical drawings, specifications, and schedules required for the successful implementation of both hard and soft landscaping elements on-site.
Strategic Landscape
Planning Advice
We provide expert strategic planning advice and guidance and work closely with you to devise tailored planning strategies to achieve your objectives.
HLA work closely with you to devise a tailored and effective strategy that meets your development goals. Whether it be promoting your site through the Local Plan or devising a scheme that aligns with planning policies and national planning policy guidelines, HLA will assist with developing sound design principles for your scheme that respond positively to constraints and opportunities that are specific to your Site.
Expert Witness
We provide expert advice and representation, whether it be via Written Representation, Informal Hearing or Public Inquiry. We have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of landscape issues involved at appeal with a keen eye for what Planning Inspectors are concerned with in respect of landscape issues..
Landscape Design Strategies
& high level master planning
​We focus on defining the overall, conceptual design framework for a site or development through a detailed understanding of the site context, its specific character and the visual amenity associated with it. We establish the vision for the external environment, including the creation of public open space, green infrastructure networks, and the arrangement of land uses at a strategic scale.
