Our services

We bring planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture together to get projects built. Explore our core services below.

Architectural visualisation of Perth Railway Station and surrounding public realm

Residential Masterplanning

Residential Masterplanning

Residential Masterplanning

Great residential masterplanning bridges macro vision and micro detail. We partner with clients across all scales—from strategic masterplans to smaller development sites—seamlessly integrating in-house landscape architecture to create thriving, enduring places.

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See some of our projects

Specialisms

Strategic land assessments
Development briefs
Urban Design frameworks
Design codes
Proving layouts
Site representations
Development frameworks
Capacity studies
Spatial masterplans
Character assessments
Design review
Placemaking advice
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement

Specialisms

Strategic land assessments
Development briefs
Regeneration strategies
Strategic regeneration
Urban Design frameworks
Design codes
Proving layouts
Town centre strategies
Public realm strategies
Placemaking plans
Site representations
Development frameworks
Capacity studies
Spatial masterplans
Character assessments
Design review
Placemaking advice
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement

Specialisms

Strategic land assessments
Development briefs
Regeneration strategies
Strategic regeneration
Urban Design frameworks
Design codes
Proving layouts
Town centre strategies
Public realm strategies
Placemaking plans
Site representations
Development frameworks
Capacity studies
Spatial masterplans
Character assessments
Design review
Placemaking advice
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement
Architectural visualisation of Perth Railway Station and surrounding public realm

Regeneration

Regeneration

Regeneration

Sustainable regeneration starts with understanding people and place. Partnering with local authorities and public bodies, our cross-disciplinary team brings strategic clarity and design expertise to town centre renewal, blending urban planning and design to deliver inclusive, lasting social and economic benefits.

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See some of our projects

Specialisms

Regeneration strategies
Urban Design frameworks
Public realm strategies
Placemaking plans
Character assessments
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic regeneration
Town centre strategies

Specialisms

Strategic land assessments
Development briefs
Regeneration strategies
Strategic regeneration
Urban Design frameworks
Design codes
Proving layouts
Town centre strategies
Public realm strategies
Placemaking plans
Site representations
Development frameworks
Capacity studies
Spatial masterplans
Character assessments
Design review
Placemaking advice
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement

Specialisms

Strategic land assessments
Development briefs
Regeneration strategies
Strategic regeneration
Urban Design frameworks
Design codes
Proving layouts
Town centre strategies
Public realm strategies
Placemaking plans
Site representations
Development frameworks
Capacity studies
Spatial masterplans
Character assessments
Design review
Placemaking advice
Site visioning
Design compliance review
Consultation
Stakeholder engagement
Architectural visualisation of a contemporary building in a landscaped setting

Planning

We provide critical and comprehensive planning consultancy services for the full range of RIBA stages across broad development sectors including: health; education; energy and infrastructure; residential; engineering; retail; community; and strategic land.

We work throughout the UK for both private and public sectors.

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Specialisms

Planning Feasibility and Strategy
Specialist development and design team co-ordination
Site Appraisals
Heritage and Conservation
Environmental Impact Assessments
Green Infrastructure Statements
Health Impact Assessments
Pre-Application Engagement and Consultation
Community Engagement
Statutory Engagement
Expert Witness and Appeals
PRoW diversions
Village Greens and Common Land

Specialisms

Planning Feasibility and Strategy
Specialist development and design team co-ordination
Site Appraisals
Heritage and Conservation
Environmental Impact Assessments
Green Infrastructure Statements
Health Impact Assessments
Pre-Application Engagement and Consultation
Community Engagement
Statutory Engagement
Expert Witness and Appeals
PRoW diversions
Village Greens and Common Land

Specialisms

Planning applications (all types)
LDP representations
Expert witness
Preparing planning guidance and strategies
Community and stateholders engagement
Appeals
Discharge of condition
Conservation and listed building consents
Site appraisals and feasibility studies
Landscaped terrace beside a contemporary building
Landscaped terrace beside a contemporary building
Landscaped terrace beside a contemporary building

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture is a significant element of our multi-disciplinary offer

Our range of landscape architectural commissions spans the full spectrum of Landscape Planning, Landscape Masterplanning & concept and detailed design schemes.

Our landscape service is frequently delivered alongside our planning and Urban Design services.

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See some of our projects

Specialisms

Concept through to Construction
Public Realm / Urban Regeneration
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) / Net Biodiversity Benefit (NBB)
Green Infrastructure Strategies / GI Statements
Raingardens and Sustainable drainage Systems (SuDS)
Highstreet and Streetscapes
Active Travel
Parks and play spaces
Green roofs and roof terraces
Landscape Masterplanning
Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
Urban Greening / Retrofit

Specialisms

Concept through to Construction
Public Realm / Urban Regeneration
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) / Net Biodiversity Benefit (NBB)
Green Infrastructure Strategies / GI Statements
Raingardens and Sustainable drainage Systems (SuDS)
Highstreet and Streetscapes
Active Travel
Parks and play spaces
Green roofs and roof terraces
Landscape Masterplanning
Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
Urban Greening / Retrofit

Sectors

Leisure, Resort & Tourism
Parks and Public Open Space
Education
Residential
Healthcare
Active Travel / Green Infrastructure
Retail / High Streets

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Regeneration

Residential Masterplanning

Porthcawl Masterplan

Creating a waterfront destination and community

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Featured project

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View of the Porthcawl Masterplan project

Regeneration

Residential Masterplanning

Porthcawl Masterplan

Creating a waterfront destination and community

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Featured project

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View of the Porthcawl Masterplan project

Regeneration

Residential Masterplanning

Porthcawl Masterplan

Creating a waterfront destination and community

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We passionately believe
that what we do matters.

We are motivated by making a positive and real difference, seeing our ideas, our advice, and our efforts come to life, and to have a positive impact on people and the environment.

We passionately believe
that what we do matters.

We are motivated by making a positive and real difference, seeing our ideas, our advice, and our efforts come to life, and to have a positive impact on people and the environment.

Contact

info@theurbanists.net

029 22 971 727

Cardiff

Westgate House
Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR

Bristol

1.13 Temple Studios
Lower Approach Road
Bristol
BS1 6QA

Manchester

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester
M1 4LF

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Contact

info@theurbanists.net

029 22 971 727

Cardiff

Westgate House
Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR

Bristol

1.13 Temple Studios
Lower Approach Road
Bristol
BS1 6QA

Manchester

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester
M1 4LF

Registered in England and Wales. No :8333903

Copyright © 2026 The Urbanists. All rights reserved.

Site by Studio Magenta

Contact

info@theurbanists.net

029 22 971 727

Cardiff

Westgate House
Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR

Bristol

1.13 Temple Studios
Lower Approach Road
Bristol
BS1 6QA

Manchester

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester
M1 4LF

Registered in England and Wales. No :8333903

Copyright © 2026 The Urbanists. All rights reserved.

Site by Studio Magenta