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CONSERVATION & DESIGN

You should find the answers to many of your questions on this page. We also point you in the right direction if you want more information or need to make contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Landscape Team carry out design work?

To a very limited extent - where design work would assist in explaining detailed planning advice, for example. The landscape Service works along side the Urban Design Service who can also offer design advice.

Does the Landscape Team deal with tree issues?

Yes, but most trees are the responsibility of the individual owner, the local Parish Council, landlords or developers. We can advise on design or planning issues affecting trees.

We work closely with the Council's Trees and Landscape Team. The Tree and Landscape Team are responsible for legislation affecting work on or around trees, including trees with Tree Preservation Orders or trees within Conservation Areas. They also administer the Parish Planting grant scheme and the Tree and Hedge Pack grant scheme.

Who is responsible for parks, playgrounds, sports facilities and open spaces?

Generally No - South Cambridgeshire is still a largely rural Borough, and historically, most local open spaces will be the responsibility of the Parish Council (This link will open in a new window).

However, with increased development, the provision of larger open spaces is becoming more common. These spaces are normally managed by interested outside bodies and trusts, sometimes set up specifically for the management of the individual space. For example:

• Cambridge Sports Lakes Trust (This link will open in a new window)
• Cambridge, Past, Present and Future (This link will open in a new window)
• The Wildlife Trust (This link will open in a new window)
• Magog Trust (This link will open in a new window)
• RSPB (This link will open in a new window)

Who is responsible for wildlife, biodiversity or ecology issues?

The Landscape Team work closely with the Council's Ecology Officer on these issues

Who is responsible for sustainability or issues relating to climate change?

The Council's Landscape Team is committed to the growth of sustainable landscapes and development, which can assist in reducing the effects of climate change. Please contact the Council's New Development Team for further information. (new.communities@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window))

Contacts

David Hamilton (This link will open in a new window) (Landscape Design Officer)
Telephone: 01954 713415

Catriona Campbell (This link will open in a new window) (Landscape Officer)
Telephone: 01954 713311

Conservation & Design Team
South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6EA