Practice
Client satisfaction is our priority; we have the capability to progress schemes rapidly from appraisal and design through to contract and completion. We are experienced lead contract administrators and as members of multi-disciplinary design teams. We believe that early incorporation of landscape design and management expertise into development projects can bring major benefits of a fundamental kind and often for a cost saving.
Who We Are
Neil Northrop
Director
BA DipLD MCIHort MArborA CMLI
Neil is an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect, Arboriculturalist and Ecologist who is experienced in the full design and construction work stages, from initial client liaison, feasibility, concept design, planning applications, detail design, specification, management plans, BREEAM accreditation and on-site services. He has realised some Weddles largest projects, such as the 2014 World Horticulture Expo Glasshouse and Pizhou City Masterplan. Neil is a visiting tutor for Sheffield University.
Chris Braine
Director
BA (Hons) MLA MCIHort CMLI
Chris has a broad skill base as a Chartered Landscape Architect, member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Associate of the Arboriculture Association. He has over 15 years professional experience since graduating from Sheffield University, including practices in London, Sydney and Melbourne. During this time he has delivered many complex and wide ranging projects through planning and into construction. Chris is a keen hiker, road cyclist and climber.
Tom Beaumont
Senior Landscape Architect
Bsc DipLA MCIHort CMLI
Having previously worked in a number of UK and international practices, Tom brings a wealth of design, horticulture knowledge and implementation skills to Weddles. His strength lies in working closely with clients to understand their aspirations, to produce cost effective designs. He is a Chartered Landscape Architect and a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Tom has a passion for running and illustration.
Esther Hyde
Landscape Assistant
BA (Hons) MA
Esther joined our team in 2023 after graduated from her MA in Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield, with 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.
John Harvey
Senior Ecologist
BA (Hons) MA ACIEEM
John is an Associate level CIEEM member, who has worked in ecology consultancy since 2014 after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a BA in Urban and Environmental Planning. He is well experienced in all ecological survey techniques, and currently holds a Level 1 Bat Class Licence, Level 1 GCN Licence and Badger Class Licence. John received a 1st Class MA in Landscape Management from the University of Sheffield in 2023, his dissertation was on Biodiversity Net Gain compliance in the practitioner workplace.
Cian Oldfield
Assistant Ecologist
BSc (Hons) MRes
Cian joined us in 2022 after completing his Master of Research in Evolution and Behaviour at the University of Sheffield. Alongside his role as Assistant Ecologist, Cian is our in-house GIS Manager and R Studio Technician. He has a wealth of experience working with Great Crested Newts and holds a Level 1 GCN licence. Cian loves all things outdoors and is a keen climber, currently working toward his Level 2 Tree Climbing certificate and BS5837 tree surveying accreditation.
Imogen Glover
Year Out Landscape Assistant
BSc (Hons)
Imogen has joined us for her year out during her MLA Landscape Architecture with Ecology degree at Sheffield University. She has a particular interest in public perception and use of outdoor environments. She provides support to both the landscape and ecology teams and is learning basic arboricultural skills.
Amy Wardle
Consultant Ecologist
BA (Hons) MA
Amy has an interdisciplinary background, but her focus has always been studying and working for nature. She graduated in 2019, winner of the Palgrave/Edward Carpenter Award for Animal Studies at the University of Sheffield. She undertook her first season in ecology in 2018, and has also worked in landscape-scale ecological restoration across the north. Birds are her growing specialism, along with mammals. Amy enjoys all outdoor activities, but is often found cycling.
Awards
2022 Sheffield Design Awards ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2018 Sheffield Design Awards ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2013 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Heriot-Watt University Campus
2013 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Heriot-Watt University Campus
2013 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2012 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Heriot-Watt Formal Garden & Woodland
2011 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2010 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Old Bailey
2009 Civic Trust Award Humber Bridge
2007 Academy of Urbanism ‘The Great Place Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2006 Horticulture Week ‘Best Landscape Project’ The Oval
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2007 Landscape Institute ‘President’s Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2004 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2004 Royal Fine Arts Commission ‘Jeu d’esprit Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2004 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ KC Stadium
2004 European Federation of Interior ‘Landscaping Groups Gold Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 Royal Fine Arts Commission Trust ‘Building Of The Year’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 RIBA ‘Yorkshire Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 Variety Club of Great Britain Best Regeneration Award Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 RICS Pro Yorkshire Award for Design & Innovation Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 Wood Award Shortlist Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 British Guild of Travel Writers Commendation Sheffield Winter Garden
2003 Yorkshire Regional Award Old Bailey
2002 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
2000 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Sheffield Winter Garden
1997 Queens Silver Jubilee Award Drax Power Station
1995 BALI ‘Grand Award’ British Nuclear Fuels HQ
1995 Civic Trust ‘Green Flag Award’ Drax Ash Mound
1993 ‘Office of the Year’ The Pearl
1993 BALI ‘Fison Principe Award’ The Pearl
1993 ‘Facilities Management Award’ The Pearl
1991 ‘European Better Environment Award’ Stocksbridge Engineering Steels
1986 Bali ‘Fison Principe Award’ Drax Power Station
1985 Bali ‘Fison Principe Award’ British Nuclear Fuels HQ
1981-2011 20+ Horticulture Week Awards
1957-2018 50+ Additional Minor Awards
ClientsBarnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Humberside County Council
Liverpool City Council
Sheffield City Council
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CouncilsRotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council
York City Council
Central Lancashire New Town
Skelmersdale New Town
Mosborough New Town
Department of Transport
Property Services Agency
Scottish Development Agency
Northern Counties Housing Association
EducationHeriot-Watt University
University of Liverpool
Sheffield University
University of Bradford
Rotherham Schools
Durham University
IndustrialNational Grid
National Power
East Midlands Electricity
British Nuclear Fuels
Humber Bridge Board
Halcrow
Stocksbridge Engineering Steels
Avesta Sheffield
Slag Reduction Company
CEGB
Nirex
Low Level Waste Repository
Freeman Fox and Partners
ServicesUKAEA
Telewest
NTL
Bell Cable
Cabletel
Yorkshire Water
Severn Trent Water
East of Scotland Water
HealthDoncaster Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust
Rotherham Hospitals NHS Trust
Trent Regional Health Authority
PrivateSolicitors
Estate Agents
Property Surveyors
Architects and Developers
Private householders
Youth Hostel Association
Sir Owen Williams and Partners
English Partnerships
Pearl Assurance
Hanson Trust
York Rowntree Trust
SPA Lanscapes
Rippon Homes
History
We are a long established practice founded by Professor Arnold Weddle in 1957.