PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Designed by Hollaway Studio for the cycle manufacturer Brompton, this new £100m HQ and campus will feature manmade wetlands, a new factory, 46,000m2 of office space and a museum. It will help Brompton to increase its number of staff from 850 to as many as 1,500. The structures will stand on stilts and sit above rewilded Greenfield land, with a circular walking and cycle path around the perimeter of the buildings. The campus is designed from the outset to be carbon neutral, maximising the use of natural light, air flows, wind and solar power. There will be minimal parking with staff encouraged to take sustainable modes of transport.
We have been working on the campus proposals since 2020, fulfilling the role of Flood Risk Consultant. The project allows for development in Flood Zone 3 and is situated in a green corridor.
WHAT WE DID:
PLANNING STAGE:
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Hydraulic Modelling of the Adjacent East Stour River
- Flood Compensation Calculations and Associated Modelling
- Environmental Statement (ES) Chapter
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS / BENEFITS
- We have recommended a number of options to mitigate the risks posed by the design flood events, resulting in a successful planning application and approval from Ashford Borough Council in January 2025.