Allen Pyke Associates are appointed as landscape consultants for the redevelopment of this large site former training centre, located within Green Belt to the south of St Albans. As part of our work we undertook a landscape assessment reviewing the development of the grounds of Hanstead House which sits within the site and also considered the potential impact of new development in relation to the historic context of the site. The formal parkland and sunken garden, which dates from the early 20th century, remain largely intact and following consultation with English Heritage the proposed redevelopment seeks to retain and restore these elements within the wider scheme.