This Five Star historic manor hotel, located in the Hampshire countryside, is an elegant country house rich in history and set in 35 acres of gardens. The owners were carrying out a major refurbishment of the entire site, and required a detailed external lighting project to support their application for planning permission.
There were many ecological elements to consider. SKR Lighting Design worked closely with ecologist consultancy Tyler Grange, who presented a bat report; and with landscape architects Bramhill Design, lead architects Krause, and project managersRPA, to put together a sensitive exterior lighting design scheme. The final plans take measures to avoid disturbance to wildlife and biodiversity, aquatic life and commuting and foraging bats.
This was a major piece of work for the owners, and the planning application had to be right for them, for the local area, and for the local wildlife. Our expertise in lighting ensured that the planning application was approved, and the new lighting schemes will enhance and elevate these ambitious renovations, without impacting negatively on the local environment in any way.