Site with residential potential, Nottinghamshire
Project summary:We produced design principles to strengthen the design rationale and bridging the gap between site constraints and emerging detailed masterplan.
Site with residential potential, Nottinghamshire
Client summary:“Fantastic service! Our small site with development potential became complex very quickly and thought we had exhausted all options. We then found Finch Urban Design who reviewed the site and work done to date. They re-assessed the site constraints and opportunities, provided loosely hand-sketched design principles. This enabled positive conversations with the local planning […]
Infill site in village conservation area, Nottinghamshire
Project summary:Our client required help pulling together architecture and technical specialists advice.We provided critical feedback in relation to a layout to strengthen it and provide higher quality, distinctive placemaking.
Infill site in village conservation area, Nottinghamshire
Client feedback:“Finch takes sub-standard potato print residential masterplans and injects life into them! In our case simple reconfiguration underpinned by the basic principles of urban design, produced a more attractive site layout, which worked with the landscape, had a well considered movement strategy and was full of identity.“
Extension potential for a care home
Project summary:Finch Urban Design was instructed to prepare a feasibility study to assess up-to-date site constraints, latest planning policy, and understand the developable area available for future extension potential.
Extension potential for a care home
Client feedback:“Excellent graphic, written and presentation skills. The feasibility study gave us food for thought in ways we could increase care home bed capacity via a suitable extension, whilst maintaining the integrity and existing value of our asset. Next steps were also identified, which was very useful in helping us understand the planning process and […]
Greenfield site on outskirts of Sheffield
Project summary:On behalf of our client, we prepared a feasibility study to assess the relevant planning policy context and any development potential for a site, located on the edge of a settlement boundary.
Greenfield site on outskirts of Sheffield
Client feedback:“Great service, a well presented feasibility study, showcasing site constraints, relevant planning policy and future use of the site. Detailed, concise work that was very effective in positively kick starting planning and design conversations with stakeholders. It has been a valuable resource in moving the site forwards.“