Category: Heritage
Location: Oxfordshire
Architect: David Kirkman
Ecology: SLR Consulting
Trees: Sylva Consultancy
Assignment
To secure planning permission to improve the recreational and community facilities at Bury Knowle Park, Oxford to deliver, a mini golf-course, shuffleboard court, table tennis tables, an all-weather multi use games area and extensions to the existing pavilion to deliver café.
The development provides the opportunity to revitalise the existing facilities to attract a wider ranging audience to the tennis park.
The site is in a highly sensitive setting within the historic park and lies within the setting of several listed buildings and within the Old Headington Conservation Area.
How we helped
Andrew Brough MRTPI successfully alleviated concerns over the impact to nearby heritage assets through highlighting the high degree of screening by existing mature vegetation. Along with the help of SLR Consulting and Sylva Consultancy, Andrew also successfully addressed concerns relating to trees and ecology.
This planning permission has allowed the provision of further sports facilities to meet the demand of the local community.
How can we help
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