Spelthorne Design Code Citizens Panel

Last Saturday marked the third Citizens’ Panel event in Staines-upon-Thames, where members tested the draft Spelthorne Design Code. In preparation, participants nominated local buildings or developments that might have benefited from a design code at the planning stage. These case studies were then assessed against the draft, revealing how early intervention could have improved features […]
Fordingbridge Neighbourhood Plan

We are thrilled to kick off 2025 with an exciting new project commission. We shall be collaborating with Fordingbridge Town Council to develop a neighbourhood plan.
Spelthorne Design Code

Over June and July, Richard has been collaborating with local residents, politicians and young people in Spelthorne to help develop a borough-wide design code.
Summer 2024 Conference Talks

Richard was invited by both the Urban Design Group (UDG) in London and the Royal Town Planning Institute South East (RTPI SE) to talk at two recent summer conferences.
Watchet Urban Design Exhibition

At the end of June, Richard spent three days in Watchet Somerset, collaborating with local people to help co-create an urban design strategy.
University of Southampton Teaching

As another University of Southampton semester draws to a close, I want to share some of the positive feedback I have received from my students.
Planning Awards 2024

The Whitehill & Bordon Structuring Plan was shortlisted in the category of planning for increased housing delivery at this year’s awards.
Watchet Urban Design Strategy

Feria Urbanism has been appointed by Watchet Town Council, the Somerset Council, and the Watchet Task Force to produce an urban design strategy for the town.
Waterlooville Town Centre

Feria Urbanism is privileged to be leading the team that was selected by Havant Borough Council to deliver a regeneration framework for Waterlooville town centre.
RTPI SW Hybrid Conference on the Changing Role of Planning in Regeneration

Local communities often have strong and emotional connections to their local architectural heritage. Our surroundings embody memory, tell stories, and communicate feelings of belonging.
More Neighbourhood Planning Success

We are delighted that two of our neighbourhood plan projects in Kent both successfully passed referendum last night.
Evolve To Succeed Podcast Episode #186

Listen Up! Richard is on a podcast. He was somewhat surprised to be invited to be a guest on The Evolve to Succeed Podcast with Warren Munson.