Brady Shipman Martin Planning and Landscape Specialists

Planning & Policy

We provide top quality planning services to both public and private sector clients. Such services range from strategic planning and policy formulation to spatial and land use planning, masterplanning, planning advice, support and advocacy. We believe successful planning and development comes about only from a specialist and thorough knowledge of the relevant statutory consent procedures; harnessing the power of integrated multi-disciplinary thinking; a commitment to sustainability; and a realistic understanding of current commercial conditions.

For every client, we construct a team that combines expertise across disciplines and experience in developing robust strategies and solutions that reduce risk; in improving outcomes in challenging circumstances; and in delivering quality environments. We are known for our planning and policy excellence, and we pride ourselves on delivering for our clients.

Ballincollig Town Centre Development

We planned the development of the former Ballincollig Barracks as a new town centre to serve this large, bustling suburb of Cork. The project delivers an attractive focus for the town's commercial life, and broadens its range of activities, services and uses. This led to further retail expansion and improved vitality in Ballincollig.

Cork South Docks Local Area Plan

We were lead consultants on the development of a new strategic high-density urban quarter, an extension of Cork city. We prepared the Local Area Plan and project managed the design team. The Plan delivers a strategy that overcomes constraints arising from previous uses, addresses flood-risk and infrastructure requirements, and establishes a vision, planning framework and master plan for this unique area.

Office of Public Works Planning Advisors

We are retained by the OPW for planning policy, procedure and legislation advice in relation to State Authority developments. We give specialist strategic and procedural planning advice on a wide range and scale of projects, including nationally important developments, historic sites and monuments, visitor centres and flood relief.

ESB Planning Advisors

We are retained by ESB Property Services for planning policy services and procedures and practice in relation to the ESB's substantial property portfolio. Our specialist strategic advice is vital, both for large scale development - such as power stations and other nationally strategic landholdings - as well as smaller, locally-focused issues.

The Phoenix Park Conservation Management Plan

We were commissioned to create the Plan for the Phoenix Park, Dublin's most iconic outdoor space and one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. Our response conserves the historic landscape character of The Phoenix Park and its archaeological, architectural and natural heritage whilst facilitates visitor access, education and interpretation; facilitates the sustainable use of the Park’s resources for recreation and other appropriate activities; encourages research and maintains its sense of peace and tranquility.

Strategic Framework for Future Use of Cutaway Bog

Our Framework identifies opportunities for future alternative uses of Bord na Móna's cutaway bogs, a land resource that extends to 80,000 hectares in 130 separate bogs. Potential uses include: renewable energy, infrastructure, industry, recreation, amenity and biodiversity. A Geographical Information System database of the entire landholding was prepared to facilitate future planning.

Waterford Economic Strategy

Waterford City Council appointed a team to create a strategy for Waterford's economic development that would harness its ability to compete with other urban centres and regions. Our role was strategic planning. Recommendations focused on consolidating resources for economic development; refocusing on Waterford city in relation to employment, education, living, retail, and leisure; and recognising the capacity of the strong urban network in the south east to attract investment and drive development.

Guide to Best Practice in Seascape Assessment

Prepared by us under the EU Maritime (Ireland Wales) INTERREG II Programme, the Guidelines were modelled on the Irish coast and have become a reference document for seascape assessment worldwide. It informs policy formulation and decision making for development along the coast and in the sea, and presents a methodology for character assessment in coastal areas.

Review of Guidelines, Part V - Social and Affordable Housing

For the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government and the Housing Agency, we undertook a strategic review of the effectiveness of Part V to date. We discussed and established options that would recast the legislation so as to optimise the delivery of vital social housing into the future. Read More

Blackpool Regeneration Development

We worked on the regeneration of Blackpool as a new hub for the northern suburbs of Cork. Plans incorporated a shopping centre and a large scale mixed-use development. The development creates a vibrant and successful retail, leisure, recreation, employment and residential district, as well as a new amenity park along the River Bride.

National Transport Authority's National Cycle Manual

Our Manual uses the Principles of Sustainable Safety to create safe traffic environments for all road users, including cyclists. It offers guidance on integrating the bike in the design of urban areas, and challenges planners and engineers to incorporate cycling within transport networks more proactively than before.
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