Waterman have been involved with development at this former RAF base near Bicester since 2009. The site accommodates numerous historic buildings associated with past military operations at the base. The entire airbase was designated a Conservation Area in 2006 owing to the distinctive Cold War architecture and layout.
Due Diligence and Land Quality Assessments
Our involvement with the project commenced with a due diligence exercise to identify environmental issues that could result in financial constraints for the client. This initial work identified contamination (including asbestos) as an issue of important consideration and Waterman undertook site surveys and assessments of these matters.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Following the results of these studies, Frogmore, progressed with a planning application for the site and in October 2010, the application was submitted to Cherwell District Council. The new settlement will provide approximately 1,075 dwellings, employment and community uses including a school.
Working closely with the client and other members of the project team, Waterman successfully completed the comprehensive EIA that focussed on the key challenges faced by the development.
The EIA considered a number of key issues, including:
Waterman undertook detailed consultations with Cherwell Environmental Health Officer, Natural England, English Heritage and the County Archaeologist to arrive at suitable solutions for the design of the development.
In 2011, the site received planning permission and by 2013, the first part of the site was completed.
Waterman coordinated the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the development of the St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
Liverpool City Council is seeking outline planning permission for a new cruise terminal located at the former Princes Jetty, close to the ‘Three Graces’ at Pier Head.
Waterman worked with Lend Lease to put forward planning applications to develop three areas of the £3 billion Elephant & Castle regeneration project.
A 48 month development plan for this £1bn project has regenerated 42 acres of Liverpool City Centre.
Shortlisted in the ‘Future Place’ category, the Southwest St Helier Waterfront Visioning Framework will create a major new leisure, commercial and residential destination for Jersey’s capital.
Both projects will go onto compete in the RIBA National Awards in June.
Meridian Water and Royal Arsenal West Quay have been shortlisted in the ‘Award for Promoting Economic Growth’ and ‘Award for Design Excellence’ categories retrospectively.
Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital and St James Quarter took home prizes for ‘Healthcare Development of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to Excellence in Development’ retrospectively.