National Apprenticeship Week, T-Level Thursday
On T-Level Thursday we look back at the development at North Hertfordshire College in Stevenage. ...
Wide
Standard
Large Tablet
Small Tablet
mobile
A boundary formed by closely growing plants - commonly known as a hedge - is such an intrinsic part of the design, layout and character of one of the original garden cities, Welwyn Garden City, that it is afforded additional protection under the Welwyn Garden City Estates Management Scheme for any new or proposed development. Hedges are normally only protected under the The Hedgerows Regulations 1997 but this extra layer of protection ensures the protection of trees, hedges and the garden city concept. This applies to only two areas in the UK, the other area being Letchworth.
Why?
It’s because the Garden City Concept developed by Victorian visionary, Ebenezer Howard, is all about the “marriage of town and country”. Landscaping is as important as the layout and architecture in the overall design of a garden city so hedges, trees and grass verges play an important part in the design concept.
Today, we also appreciate how hedgerows help wildlife to flourish and the greenery they provide is important for general health and well-being. Their inclusion will and should be part of the principles used when developing ‘Garden Cities’ of the future.
“Whilst hedges can restrict the size and sometimes the density or viability of projects, I feel it is important to incorporate hedges and trees within these new developments. They are not always recognised for the positive impact they have on how we live, but I firmly believe that hedges and well considered landscape will help ensure the continuing success of Howard’s vision for the ‘Garden Cities of Tomorrow’.” Martin Williams, Director, Saunders.
On T-Level Thursday we look back at the development at North Hertfordshire College in Stevenage. ...
On National Apprenticeship Week we celebrate the successes of Jonah Howley, Benjamin Howells and Alberte ...
We wish you peace & prosperity for the year ahead. Enjoy the time off to ...
Saunders are committed to helping young people on their architectural career paths. Over the last ...
Saunders are delighted to be speaking at the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Conference on ...
Saunders have built a strong relationship with the University of Hertfordshire, Department of Architecture. Members ...
Saunders have just received Full Planning approval for a substantial landscape led 3 level bespoke ...
A new apartment development designed by Saunders received a resolution to grant planning last night ...
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies from this website. If you would like to change your preferences you may do so by following the instructions here.