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Allotmenteering
A few years ago I was approached to redesign a standard allotment plot creating a single community plot for the established Edgbaston Guinea Gardens (historic listed allotments off Westbourne Road and adjacent to the Botanical Gardens). The idea behind this came from various conversations and a study that I had lead whilst working on an Emerging Masterplan Study at the listed St Ann's Allotments in Nottingham circa 2020. The work on the Emerging Masterplan at St Ann's and my
John P. Newman
Mar 131 min read


Hertford Locks, Hertfordshire
Red Bear were recently commissioned to work on a planning application for landscape architectural services for the Sales and Marketing Suite on a new development at Hertford Locks alongside the managing developer St Joseph Homes. The work involves re-purposing planting and materials and choosing suitable arrangements and species for the new scheme. We are looking at native and non native planting for trees and hedges, and a meadow encompassing the proposed swale. The planti
John P. Newman
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Ladypool Road Renovation and New Build
It started with a redundant office on the Ladypool Road. Previous proposals suggested complete demolition and rebuild in the style of...
John P. Newman
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Private Garden near Hanbury Hall
Red Bear Landscape were really excited to be asked to work on a garden masterplan for this listed building and garden project with a...
John P. Newman
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Planning permission granted - retail/residential development
Planning permission has just been granted for the redevelopment of 14-16 York Road in Erdington, following a rather lengthy application...
John P. Newman
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Planning for the future - creating a garden masterplan
Red Bear Landscape are often approached for advice on how to re-connect with client's outdoor space. It may be one particular area that...
John P. Newman
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Strategic Pavilion Planning
Red Bear Landscape Ltd has been involved in the strategic planning and preparation of concept designs for public & stakeholder...
John P. Newman
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Redefining Residential at Backworth for OffG
We were very fortunate to be able to contribute significantly to this Nature Led Off Grid Development proposal in the north-east. As part...
John P. Newman
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Concept Sketches Revisited
Whilst working for my previous employer and the University of Liverpool I produced these concept sketches for part of the campus around...
John P. Newman
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Concept ideas for front and back gardens at Nailsea praised by client
Last year we set about a study for masterplanning a detached house front and back garden. The client had numerous images and ideas of...
John P. Newman
Jan 28, 20232 min read


Camelia House
Last Summer I had the opportunity to create a watercolour visual for an Architect client who had been commissioned to restore the Camelia...
John P. Newman
Feb 13, 20221 min read


West Walk, Lambton Estates
A few years ago I was approached to look at an area within the grounds of a historic castle. The area had been a pleasure garden back in...
John P. Newman
Feb 6, 20221 min read


Red Bear turns One!
I cannot believe Red Bear Landscape Ltd has been up and operational for one year already. A journey of learning, listening, re-learning,...
John P. Newman
Feb 5, 20221 min read


Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Remembering some former work to design and integrate the grounds of a new primary school in Bognor Regis. The brief Like a lot of school...
John P. Newman
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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