Rare Breeds to Attract New Visitors

(RARE BREEDS PARK AND WALLED GARDEN)

Acorus have worked closely with the HM Prison Service on a number of projects including the planning and design of new buildings and refurbishment and appraisal of old buildings on prison farms.

Whilst working on modernisation plans for Hewell Grange Open Prison in Worcestershire, Acorus also worked with the prison service on their plans for a rare breeds park at Hewell Grange. The facility was to include fenced areas to show the rare breed pigs and cattle, create a new stable block, butchery, farm shop and conference facility.

With Acorus’ knowledge and in depth planning expertise, the submitted plans were approved. The Local Planning Authority was receptive to the planned facility which would retain an existing walled garden, provide a local attraction to the community and that the work would be carried out using prison labour.