RDC - Robert Doughty - Town Planning and Landscape Architecture
RDC - Robert Doughty - Town Planning and Landscape Architecture
COUNTRYSIDE PLANNING
As a rurally based consultancy we carry out a range of work connected with the countryside. Traditionally this includes rural improvement schemes, large scale estate and diversification planning, economic regeneration and intensive livestock farm developments. In more recent times we have dealt with contemporary issues relating to workers accommodation for soft fruit growers.
WASTE AND MINERALS PLANNING
Application of skills in landscape architecture and town planning combined have led to a wealth of experience being gained in minerals planning and landfill restoration. We are retained by both Waste Planning Authorities to assist with complex planning matters, including enforcement issues, and by private companies.
RETAIL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Ranging from the design of individual superstores and factory units to whole employment area layouts and retail impact assessments. The growing demands of local authorities in terms of environmental protection has led to a sensitive approach to proposals that involve noise and air pollution issues.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS
A wide range of large and small scale projects for private companies and local authorities. Applications are made with special regard to the particular project.
Presenting evidence in written and oral form and acting as expert witnesses for all forms of appeal including enforcement proceedings. We also co-ordinate public inquiry teams on behalf of clients, having direct access to planning barristers.
Employed by County Councils as well as the private sector on a wide spectrum of land use, development, environmental and landscape based issues.
WIND FARMS
As a practice, we have considerable experience dealing with wind turbine and wind farm projects for a variety of clients. We have carried out assessments of the adequacy of Environmental Statements accompanying planning applications for wind farms on behalf of Local Authorities, and critiques of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments of Environmental Impact Assessments.