Business Details
Award-Winning Landscape Design & Heritage Garden Consultancy in Bowral
We are Chris and Charlotte Webb, a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of experience in landscape design and heritage garden consultancy. Based in Bowral, in the heart of the Southern Highlands, we have spent a lifetime immersed in the art and science of gardens shaped by the seasons, the soil, and the stories of those who tend to them. Our work spans all garden styles, from formal European layouts to relaxed cottage gardens, and across all types of land, from level lawns to steep and rugged terrain. Every project is guided by a simple principle: respect the land, honour its history, and create a space that endures.We specialise in crafting bespoke outdoor spaces that feel as beautiful as they are functional, blending innovation with enduring quality. Our heritage expertise, including Charlottes qualifications as a Heritage Consultant, ensures that historically significant gardens and grounds are preserved with care and authenticity. Conveniently located mid-way between Sydney, Canberra, and Wollongong, we offer our services across the Highlands and beyond, rooted in thoughtful design, environmental sensitivity, and a genuine passion for timeless, living landscapes.
Services
Landscape Design
Heritage Consulting
Garden Planning
Project Management
Heritage Impact Reports
Conservation Management Plans
Restoration of Heritage Properties
Visual Impact Statements
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in landscape design and heritage consultancy.
- Our team includes a qualified Heritage Consultant with NSW State Heritage Office accreditation.
- We specialise in cool climate gardens and historically significant landscapes.
- We offer tailored, project-specific design and management services.
- Our approach prioritises environmental sensitivity and timeless aesthetics.
Associations and certifications
- NSW State Heritage Office
Services
Landscape Design
We create bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to your propertys unique climate, terrain, and lifestyle. Our designs blend functionality with timeless aesthetics, ensuring gardens that endure across seasons and generations. Specialising in both formal and informal styles, we deliver landscapes that reflect your vision while respecting environmental and historical contexts.
Heritage Consulting
Charlotte Webb provides expert heritage consultancy for restoring and maintaining historically significant gardens and properties. Services include heritage impact reports, conservation management plans, and council submissions. Our approach preserves cultural value while accommodating modern needs, ensuring compliance with NSW Heritage Office guidelines and local council requirements.
Garden Planning
From concept to execution, we develop detailed garden plans aligned with your propertys architecture and natural features. Our process includes site analysis, planting schemes, and construction documentation. We prioritise practicality and sustainability, creating spaces that balance beauty with long-term usability for residential and commercial clients.
Project Management
We manage all stages of landscape construction, coordinating with builders, engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless implementation. Our service includes budgeting, timeline coordination, and quality control. This end-to-end support guarantees your design vision is realised without logistical complications, adhering to council regulations and project specifications.
Heritage Impact Reports
We prepare detailed Statements of Heritage Impact for proposed developments, demolitions, or extensions. These reports evaluate a propertys historical significance and outline strategies to mitigate impacts. Designed for council approval, our assessments address both state-wide guidelines and local planning restrictions, ensuring compliance while preserving heritage integrity.
People
Chris Webb
Founder & Landscape Designer
Chris Webb co-founded the practice with Charlotte, bringing over 30 years of experience in landscape design. His expertise lies in creating functional, aesthetically enduring gardens tailored to diverse terrains and client needs.
Charlotte Webb
Founder, Landscape Designer & Heritage Consultant
Charlotte Webb holds a Master of Heritage Conservation and is listed with the NSW State Heritage Office. She specialises in heritage impact assessments, conservation plans, and restoring historically significant landscapes and properties.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We operate in the Southern Highlands, Sydney, Canberra, and Wollongong regions, offering landscape design and heritage consultancy services tailored to local climates and terrains.
Do you specialise in heritage garden restoration?
Yes, Charlotte Webb is a qualified Heritage Consultant with expertise in restoring and managing heritage-listed gardens, including council submissions and conservation management plans.
What types of garden designs do you offer?
We create bespoke designs for formal European layouts, cottage gardens, and modern landscapes, adapting to both residential and commercial properties across diverse terrains.
Can you manage large-scale landscape projects?
Yes, we provide end-to-end project management, coordinating with contractors and engineers to ensure seamless execution of complex landscape developments.
How do you approach heritage impact assessments?
We prepare detailed Statements of Heritage Impact, evaluating historical significance and proposing strategies to balance development with preservation, compliant with NSW guidelines.
