Winner - Holt Town Whole Estate Plan, submitted by Deloitte LLP

The Higham Whole Estate Plan provides an innovative example of landscape-scale planning within a protected National Park and World Heritage Site. Prepared collaboratively by the Lake District National Park Authority and Crosby Granger Architects, the Plan establishes a long-term spatial strategy for a 1,170-acre rural Estate. Through analysis of land-use, heritage assets, biodiversity and rural economics, the WEP identifies opportunities for sustainable diversification, nature recovery and community benefit. Its action plan sets out measurable projects including heritage reuse, visitor infrastructure, woodland enhancement and active travel connections. The Plan demonstrates how strategic planning can support resilient rural communities while safeguarding landscapes.

Commended - Higham Whole Estate Plan, submitted by Lake District National Park Authority and Crosby Granger Architects

Provision of Planning Consultancy services by Deloitte LLP and master planning by Studio Egret West in the delivery of the Holt Town Neighbourhood Development Framework.  Through successful and innovative plan making, Holt Town is expected to be a highly sustainable residential-led regeneration area which facilitates the regeneration of brownfield land and form a connection between Manchester City Centre and the Etihad Campus regeneration area to the East of the City.  Holt Town will be the next chapter of the wider regeneration initiative in Manchester.