Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB Extension
We are delighted that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced, on 7 July 2020, a 38 sq km expansion to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. AFA worked closely with Natural England in assessing the landscape for designation and provided…
We are delighted that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced, on 7 July 2020, a 38 sq km expansion to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. AFA worked closely with Natural England in assessing the landscape for designation and provided…
Neighbourhood Plan Landscape Training
Alison presented at a recent Suffolk Preservation Society training event on Landscape Appraisals to inform Neighbourhood Plans. Information was provided on landscape character, views analysis, landscape value and sensitivity assessment of settlement fringes. Feedback included "Alison's content…
Alison presented at a recent Suffolk Preservation Society training event on Landscape Appraisals to inform Neighbourhood Plans. Information was provided on landscape character, views analysis, landscape value and sensitivity assessment of settlement fringes. Feedback included "Alison's content…
Lake District Southern Extension Evaluation
AFA was appointed in September 2018 by The Friends of the Lake District (FoLD) to evaluate the Southern Lakeland Peninsulas and to determine the weight of evidence to support statutory designation, as part of an extension to the Lake District National Park. The final FoLD report has now been…
AFA was appointed in September 2018 by The Friends of the Lake District (FoLD) to evaluate the Southern Lakeland Peninsulas and to determine the weight of evidence to support statutory designation, as part of an extension to the Lake District National Park. The final FoLD report has now been…
Valued Landscapes
AFA are currently undertaking a Valued Landscape Assessment for the Stour Valley Project Area associated with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This landscapes is noted as sharing similar characteristics with the AONB but does not have any statutory planning status. The…
AFA are currently undertaking a Valued Landscape Assessment for the Stour Valley Project Area associated with the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This landscapes is noted as sharing similar characteristics with the AONB but does not have any statutory planning status. The…
National Grid Landscape Enhancement Initiative
We are currently preparing a landscape strategy for the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hill AONB as part of a funding application to the National Grid LEI. Work has included a review of the transmission line between Osmotherly and Crayke, an assessment of current landscape and visual…
We are currently preparing a landscape strategy for the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hill AONB as part of a funding application to the National Grid LEI. Work has included a review of the transmission line between Osmotherly and Crayke, an assessment of current landscape and visual…
Design and Defence on Our Coastline
Recent news article in East Anglian Daily Times on our presentation to the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB Joint Advisory Committee and Special Partnership meeting. Click here to download news article
Recent news article in East Anglian Daily Times on our presentation to the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB Joint Advisory Committee and Special Partnership meeting. Click here to download news article
Wray and Botton Neighbourhood Plan
AFA has been appointed by Wray and Botton Parish Council to undertake a landscape assessment of two peripheral village sites as part of the evidence base for the emerging neighbourhood plan. Wray village lies within the Forest of Bowland AONB and the assessment will consider the character of the…
AFA has been appointed by Wray and Botton Parish Council to undertake a landscape assessment of two peripheral village sites as part of the evidence base for the emerging neighbourhood plan. Wray village lies within the Forest of Bowland AONB and the assessment will consider the character of the…
Stowupland Neighbourhood Plan
AFA has been appointed to undertake a landscape character and sensitivity assessment of the Parish of Stowupland, Suffolk. The outputs from the study will be used as an evidence base to develop policy within the Neighbourhood Plan
AFA has been appointed to undertake a landscape character and sensitivity assessment of the Parish of Stowupland, Suffolk. The outputs from the study will be used as an evidence base to develop policy within the Neighbourhood Plan
New Networks for Nature Conference
Alison recently attended a conference in Cambridge titled 'Nature Matters - In Touch With the Wild'. Sir David Attenborough gave the closing address. He believes that today's conservationists will bring foresight and a determination to plan for the long term.…
Alison recently attended a conference in Cambridge titled 'Nature Matters - In Touch With the Wild'. Sir David Attenborough gave the closing address. He believes that today's conservationists will bring foresight and a determination to plan for the long term.…
IALE Conference
Alison Farmer was a Key Note Speaker at the recent IALE Conference in Reading talking on the future of Landscape Character Assessment.
Alison Farmer was a Key Note Speaker at the recent IALE Conference in Reading talking on the future of Landscape Character Assessment.
Report calls for care in defence design in a sensitive landscape
Recent news article in East Anglian Daily Times on our work looking at the landscape and visual impacts of coastal sea defence in Suffolk.Click to download news article
Recent news article in East Anglian Daily Times on our work looking at the landscape and visual impacts of coastal sea defence in Suffolk.Click to download news article
A30 improvements between Honiton and Devonshire Inn
We have recently been commissioned by The Blackdown Hills AONB to undertake a review of the proposed A30 improvements between Honiton and Devonshire Inn
We have recently been commissioned by The Blackdown Hills AONB to undertake a review of the proposed A30 improvements between Honiton and Devonshire Inn