The site planning stage is a key first step in designing any garden. Understanding the development conditions impacting the site and if approvals are required. Locating & confirming clearances for services & easement access. Tree surveys & assessment of existing vegetation, working with protected / regulated trees. Checking site levels & drainage issues, & a detailed measuring of the house & structural landscape are fundamental to this stage.
Typical site planning services can include – checking block development conditions as this can vary greatly – detailed site measuring – detail survey’s by registered surveyor – tree survey’s – arboricultural advice and assessment – confirming services (electricity, water, sewerage, stormwater, communications, etc) – location of underground services – advice – recommendations for construction contractors
