Business Details
33 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscape Design & Heritage Consulting in Bowral
Established in 1993, Chris & Charlotte Webb represents over three decades of dedicated expertise in crafting enduring outdoor spaces. Our husband-and-wife team combines scientific precision with artistic vision to create gardens that harmonise with their natural environment and historical context. Specialising in heritage garden consultancy, we provide expert assessments and restoration strategies for historically significant properties across New South Wales. Our design philosophy prioritises practicality and timelessness over fleeting trends, ensuring landscapes that evolve beautifully with the seasons. With deep roots in the Southern Highlands, we offer tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects of all scales and complexities. Our comprehensive approach encompasses concept planning, master planning, and construction management, working collaboratively with architects and engineers.Charlotte Webb's postgraduate qualifications in heritage conservation and NSW State Heritage Office accreditation distinguish our specialist services in heritage impact assessments and conservation management plans. We maintain active memberships with professional heritage organisations and adhere to rigorous industry standards. Our portfolio demonstrates successful projects across diverse terrains, from formal European-inspired gardens to naturalistic Australian landscapes. Client satisfaction remains our foremost priority, evidenced by our commitment to transparent communication and environmentally responsible practices.
Services
Landscape Design
Heritage Consulting
Garden Planning
Project Management
Conservation Plans
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined experience in landscape design and heritage conservation
- NSW State Heritage Office accredited consultant with postgraduate qualifications
- Specialised expertise in cool climate garden design and heritage restoration
- Comprehensive project management from concept to construction phases
- Proven track record with heritage impact assessments and council submissions
Associations and certifications
- NSW State Heritage Office
Services
Landscape Design
Creating custom-designed outdoor spaces that harmonise with environmental conditions and client lifestyles. Our approach combines artistic vision with practical functionality, delivering gardens that evolve beautifully through seasons. Services include site analysis, concept development, and detailed planting plans for residential and commercial properties across diverse terrains.
Heritage Consulting
Specialist advice for preserving and restoring heritage-listed landscapes. We prepare detailed impact assessments and conservation management plans that meet NSW Heritage Office standards. Our expertise includes evaluating historical significance, advising on restoration works, and navigating council approval processes for heritage properties.
Project Management
Comprehensive oversight of garden construction phases from concept to completion. We coordinate with builders, engineers, and council authorities to ensure design integrity throughout implementation. Services include tender documentation, contractor selection, and progress monitoring for complex landscaping projects.
Conservation Plans
Preparation of detailed conservation management plans that document heritage values and guide future property management. Our reports follow NSW Heritage Office guidelines, addressing both built and landscape elements while balancing conservation with development requirements.
Visual Impact Assessment
Professional evaluation of visual impacts from proposed developments or subdivisions. We prepare detailed statements assessing effects on heritage curtilage, landscape character, and historical elements, supporting council submissions and development applications across New South Wales.
People
Chris Webb
Founder & Landscape Designer
With over 30 years' experience, Chris specialises in creating functional landscapes that respond to environmental conditions. His design philosophy prioritises enduring quality over transient trends, focusing on practical solutions for residential and commercial properties across diverse terrains.
Charlotte Webb
Heritage Consultant
A NSW State Heritage Office accredited consultant, Charlotte holds a Master of Heritage Conservation. She specialises in heritage impact assessments, conservation management plans, and restoration of historically significant landscapes, combining academic expertise with practical implementation.
Questions
What areas do you service?
Based in Bowral, we work across the Southern Highlands, Sydney, Canberra, and Wollongong regions for landscape design and heritage consultancy projects.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we design gardens for private residences and boutique commercial developments, tailoring solutions to each property's unique requirements.
What heritage qualifications do you hold?
Charlotte Webb has a Master of Heritage Conservation (University of Sydney) and is listed with the NSW State Heritage Office for consultancy services.
Can you assist with council approvals?
Yes, we prepare heritage impact reports and conservation plans that meet council requirements, including Statements of Heritage Impact for development applications.
How does the design process work?
We begin with an on-site consultation, followed by concept and master planning stages. We manage construction phases and coordinate with other professionals as needed.
Do you offer project management services?
Yes, we provide full project management including tender documentation, contractor coordination, and construction phase oversight for landscape projects.
