Meet the team
After almost a decade working together at a multidisciplinary consultancy, Martina and Kate decided to start up their own business to bring a fresh, collaborative approach to the industry. A shared passion for creating high quality spaces for the future led them to launch Stone & Meadow combining their expertise. By working directly with clients, design teams and stakeholders, they aim to deliver projects that not only meet regulatory and planning requirements but also enhance the communities and environments in which they’re set. Their hands-on approach, backed by years of experience, ensures that every project benefits from thoughtful insight and practical solutions.
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Kate Hannelly Brown
BSc. MSc. IHBC
Director, Built Heritage
Kate is a Director at Stone and Meadow, bringing over 15 years of experience to her work in the heritage sector. She holds a Master's degree in Historic Conservation and a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology, giving her a strong foundation in both heritage principles and architectural design. Kate is passionate about problem-solving and working on complex projects that involve the historic environment.
As a full member of the IHBC, Kate has worked nationally on a broad range of projects, from large-scale regeneration initiatives to the sensitive conversion of listed barns as well as everything in between. She’s skilled in all aspects of the historic built environment including assessing listed buildings, strategic site allocation, masterplanning, tall buildings, setting impacts, and adapting historic structures to modern needs.
Kate has also acted as an expert witness at Inquiry and previously worked for Westminster City Council and South Northamptonshire Council, further adding to her depth of knowledge in the field.
Kate thrives on getting involved early in the process to make sure heritage considerations are part of the plan right from the beginning. Her proactive approach helps clients handle any heritage planning challenge, so they don’t become bigger issues later on.
Contact Kate
07354052674
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Martina Sechi
BSc. BE MALA CMLI
Director, Townscape and Landscape
Martina specialises in landscape and townscape assessment and is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with over a decade of professional experience. As a director at Stone and Meadow, she brings creative solutions underpinned by sound technical expertise to complex development challenges.
Martina’s core expertise lies in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), and Townscape Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA). She has successfully led numerous high-profile projects, particularly in sensitive contexts involving Green Belt policies, valued landscapes, and conservation areas. Her work spans diverse sectors including residential developments, science parks, educational facilities, and energy infrastructure.
As an expert witness and consultant to local authorities, Martina provides valuable guidance on landscape and townscape-related planning matters. She actively contributes to the field as a committee member for the East of England branch of the Landscape Institute, demonstrating her commitment to advancing landscape architecture practices. Martina’s collaborative approach and ability to balance development needs with environmental considerations have earned recognition from planning authorities and clients alike, making her a trusted advisor in landscape and townscape assessment.
Contact Martina
Martina.s@stoneandmeadow.co.uk
07923018188
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