Environmental Planning Consultancy.
Policy guidance on sustainability requires a balanced approach to development and environmental protection. The integration of sustainable land uses on development sites with locational advantages will enhance prospects for successful planning applications. Soil planning is an essential input to the design and layout of sustainable development projects in the countryside; particularly in respect of the extraction of minerals and the redevelopment of brown field sites. It involves the identification of the best available soils, and the conservation of these finite natural resources. It ensures the best conditions for the successful transfer and reinstatement of soils and the successful establishment of agricultural land, woodland and amenity planting. As such, soil planning is an effective basis to the integration of sustainable land uses on development sites. Chris Stapleton is the principal of Soil Planning. As a qualified soil scientist and planner Chris Stapleton is able to effectively address a wide range of sustainable development issues. He has over 20 years of experience in land use planning for major developers, utility companies, mineral operators and planning authorities.
Project Experience.
Restoration of mineral sites, derelict and despoiled land. Leisure developments. New settlements and out of town developments. Transport and infrastructure.
Work Undertaken.
Desk studies and reconnaissance statements for initial advice. Detailed field surveys and reports. Reviewing environmental statements and planning policies. Feasibility studies, supporting statements and appeals. Technical input to multi-disciplinary teams. Integration of sustainable land uses on development sites. Expert evidence and witness.
Land Resources.
Agricultural land classification and land capability surveys for agriculture in England Scotland and Wales. Land capability surveys for forestry. Soil surveys for agriculture, forestry and wildlife habitat management. Soil handling for land restoration schemes, environmental improvements and habitat creation. Topsoil quality and soil analysis. Land management.
Countryside Planning.
Assessment of development impacts on agriculture. Rural diversification and urban fringe studies. Planning for sustainable development in the countryside. Soil transfers for site layout, the planning of multi-purpose woodland, and the reclamation of derelict land.
Quality Assurance.
The emphasis is on personal attention to detail, value for money and working to agreed deadlines. For advice on your soil planning requirements contact Chris Stapleton at the address below.
Qualifications and Contact Details.
Chris Stapleton BSc., DipTP., MRTPI., MISoilSci.
21 Copse Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1NA
Phone/Fax (0118) 978 9015