Land & Property Development
Landscape Plans for development approvals
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We provide prompt, cost-effective and professional landscape plans to clients seeking to maximise the value of their property through a planning permit process.
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A good landscape plan will not only help with speedy approval, it will assist the applicant during the tendering and construction phases.
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A well-designed landscape contributes to market appeal and quick sales.
Estate Landscape Master Plan, Mernda
- 65-lot land development 1480 Epping Rd, Mernda
- Protecting historic home site of pioneering family;
- Our design allows visitors to experience its scale and layout;
- The Landscape Master Plan explores the vision for this new community precinct;
- It suggests a landscape vision that is distinctive and authentic to its setting;
- Caters for the social and recreational needs of the future community, as well as enhancing the character, aesthetic and environmental values of the site.
Qdos Apartments, Portarlington
Landscape + architecture = green habitat
- High-profile site overlooking Corio Bay;
- Upper-level planting integrated into the levels of the building;
- Roof garden areas of indigenous coastal plants providing habitat;
- Lightweight ‘extensive’ shallow roof garden and deeper ‘intensive’ balcony planter systems;
- Passive cooling, reduced stormwater runoff, ecological biodiversity and habitat.
Newport Railyards
Transport infrastructure landscape
- Victoria’s historical home of rolling stock manufacturing;
- New logistics transfer structure to support the new High Capacity Metro Train;
- Approval required the facility to be adequately screened with vegetation;
- Careful site recording and evaluation of existing vegetation;
- Low-level screening was effective, drought tolerant and low maintenance.
Quiksilver Boardriders Store, Torquay
Renovations of the famous Torquay store
- Iconic part of Torquay’s life, soul and brand since its opening in 1973;
- Pedestrian access and DDA-compliant ramps and decking;
- Native and indigenous species were planted;
- Local yellow sandstone was used to assist in managing pedestrian wear;
- Green wall of glossy, attractive foliage despite the difficult microclimate;
- Reflects the thrill of surfing and experience of the coastal environment.