Our services

Urban Design & Masterplanning

Unlocking the full potential of place through insight, balance, and vision

The NPPF champions the power of great design—recognising it as a key driver of sustainable development and vibrant, people-focused places. At the heart of our approach is a passionate team of urban designers and masterplanners who are dedicated to creating places that are not just visually stunning, but full of life and purpose. By blending deep expertise in landscape, ecology, and masterplanning with a sharp awareness of planning, architectural, and engineering goals, we ignite the creative energy needed to shape masterplans that inspire. The result? Places that don’t just look amazing - they thrive.

Our Services

The following gives a brief outline of our key services. Do get in touch with the team if you would like further detail and browse the many case studies of our work.

Masterplans for Every Scale

Designing places that work for people, nature, and communities, from large-scale frameworks to site-specific strategies. Our masterplans are tailored to context and ambition, delivering strategic, scalable solutions that shape sustainable, well-connected places.

Comprehensive Site Analysis

Shaping robust, deliverable masterplans by understanding constraints and unlocking the spatial, environmental, and strategic potential of every site.

From Bold Spatial Strategies to Feasibility-Backed Solutions

We explore everything from high-level visioning to detailed planning layouts, turning ideas into actionable, environmentally-driven solutions.

Shaping Places Through Strategy, Vision and Code 

From Design and Access Statements to Vision Documents, Development Briefs and Design Codes, we craft clear, compelling planning tools that turn ideas into actionable outcomes.

Townscape Appraisals

Evidence-based analysis of urban character to inform sensitive, context-driven design.

Trusted Expert Witness Services

We provide specialised knowledge and unbiased testimony to simplify complex issues and strengthen your case with authority and clarity.

Bringing Your Vision to Life with Artistic Illustrations

Transforming 2D designs into vibrant, immersive visuals that capture the essence of your vision and breathe life into your space.

Public Consultation Material 

From exhibition boards and banners to leaflets and website design, we create impactful materials that communicate your message clearly and effectively.

Masterplanning Workshops

Giving your team insight into the considerations of successful masterplanning.

I’ve really appreciated the multi-disciplinary expertise CSA have provided on my projects. A notable project was the formulation of a new promotional Vision Document for a large strategic site where the inputs of graphic design, comprehensive master planning and landscape impact assessment resulted in a professional and innovative document that demonstrated suitability and sustainability of our proposed development. The team's professionalism, attention to detail, and collaborative approach have been instrumental in overcoming challenges and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Lydia Smith, Assistant Strategic Land and Planning Manager, Taylor Wimpey