As of March 2024: Major Site: Residential developments larger then 10 residential units / 1 hectare area; or commercial development where floor space is more then 1,000 square metres / 1 hectare area. = Requires 10% net gain (or more if stated by LPA) as required by the Environment Act Small Sites: Residential development less then 10 units / 1 hectare (or if the number of dwellings is unknown less than 0.5 hectares); or commercial development where floor space created is less than 1,000 square metres / 1 hectare area. =1% net gain (Until 2nd April) as required by the NPPF (typically can use t ..read more

Weddles are a friendly and busy landscape architecture and ecology consultancy. We are looking for an office manager to join our growing team to help run the day-to-day workings of our Sheffield office. The position is initially offered on a part-time basis with the potential to progress to full-time. The role is based in the office in Sheffield. We are looking for somebody who has the following attributes: Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role Very organised with a proactive nature who is able to prioritise and manage a range of administrative duties Fluent ..read more

Weddles are a friendly and busy landscape architecture and ecology consultancy. We are looking for an officer manager to join our growing team to help run the day-to-day workings of our Sheffield office. The position is initially offered on a part-time basis with the potential to progress to full-time. The role is based in the office in Sheffield. We are looking for somebody who has the following attributes: Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role Very organised with a proactive nature who is able to prioritise and manage a range of administrative duties Fluent ..read more

From today, Monday 12th February 2024, Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) begins for major developments applying for new planning permission under the Town & Country Planning Act. BNG then extends to minor developments, applying under the same Act, from April 2024. By the end of 2025, BNG is expected to extend to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. To clarify what some of this means, our ecologists have provided some answers to Frequently Asked Questions, below. What is BNG? Biodiversity – biological diversity – is the variety of life on Earth. Having a ‘net gain’ for biodi ..read more

We’re very lucky to have Imogen join us for her year out placement during her MLA Landscape Architecture with Ecology degree at Sheffield University. She is providing superb support to both the landscape and ecology teams and is learning basic arboricultural skills ..read more

We carry out a tree surveys to fulfil the requirements of mortgage providers. This involves identifying trees which may be impacting the property and providing a professional judgement on if these are causing damage. This report will identify hazards, evaluate risk and proposed appropriate measures. Hazards include roots impacts, overhanging branches that can damage structures, or the potential for falling trees during storms ..read more

Last week was the 75 anniversary of the NHS #NHS75. It also marked the official opening of the Northern General Hospital Wellbeing Garden designed by @weddles.co.uk The £370,000 ‘Secret Garden’ has been funded by @sheffhospitalcharity with the design providing a series of tranquil outdoor spaces away from busy hospital life with opportunities for people to get outside to enjoy tranquil moments within green space. We hope that the secret garden becomes well-known (not secret!) and enjoyed by staff and patients alike. The planting is still to completely fill out and it wil ..read more

We’re delighted to welcome Ester to the landscape team. Esther has recently graduated from her MA in Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield. She has a special interest in restorative urban design and active travel. She previously was part of Beanies Wholefoods co-operative in Sheffield. Esther loves climbing and cycling ..read more

Weddles provided landscape design and visual appraisal of the new Co-op store on the edge of picturesque Peak District village. We supported Ackroyd and Abbott Limited and C+D Design in the application which recently gained unanimously approved by the Peak District National Park Planning Authority. The sensitive location requied a scheme which was cerefully planned around minising visual impact ..read more

We are delighted that the Sheffield Winter Gardens won the Lifetime Achievement Award at last night’s Sheffield Design Awards! This award is well deserved recognition of such an iconic building which has been visited by millions and kick started the redevelopment of the city centre. Weddle Landscape Design provided the landscape and horticultural design for this landmark public glasshouse. Photograph courtesy of Sheffield City CouncilPhotograph courtesy of Sheffield City Council ..read more