Practice

We are a small and experienced team of Chartered Landscape Architects, Arboriculturalists, Landscape Planners and Ecologists, based in Sheffield with a focus on planning application design, survey to contract administration. Over the last 60 Years we have developed a tried and tested approach to provide a quick and flexible response to clients’ requirements, combining excellence in design with cost effective solutions.  Our track record of good design is well established and backed up by a range of awards.

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

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 working 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

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.

John Harvey

Senior Ecologist
BA (Hons) ACIEEM

John is an Associate level CIEEM member, who has worked in ecology consultancy since 2014 after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University in Urban and Environmental Planning. He is well experienced in all ecological survey techniques, and currently holds a Level 1 Bat Class Licence and Level 1 GCN Licence. John is currently studying an MA in Landscape Management at the University of Sheffield and is writing his dissertation on Biodiversity Net Gain compliance in the practitioner workplace.

Esther Hyde

Landscape Assistant
BA (Hons) MA

Esther has recently 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.

Cian Oldfield

Graduate Ecologist
BSc (Hons) MRes

Cian joined us in 2022 after completing his Master of Research in Evolution and Behaviour at the University of Sheffield. He has a wealth of experience working with Great Crested Newts, having conducted extensive behavioural experiments over the 2022 breeding season. Cian is an avid skateboarder and climber.

Amy Wardle

Assistant Ecologist
BSc (Hons) MRes

TBC.

Imogen Glover

Year Out Landscape Assistant
BSc (Hons) MRes

TBC.

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

Clients

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Humberside County Council
Liverpool City Council
Sheffield City Council

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Councils

Rotherham 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

Education

Heriot-Watt University
University of Liverpool
Sheffield University
University of Bradford
Rotherham Schools
Durham University

Industrial

National 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

Services

UKAEA
Telewest
NTL
Bell Cable
Cabletel
Yorkshire Water
Severn Trent Water
East of Scotland Water

Health

Doncaster Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust
Rotherham Hospitals NHS Trust
Trent Regional Health Authority

Private

Solicitors
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

Professor Arnold Weddle

We are a long established practice founded by Professor Arnold Weddle in 1957.