Remedial works at Monkswood and Bogma developments

As part of Open Spaces’ commitment to delivering high-quality residential estate management, extensive remedial works have been overseen at two key developments in Durham – Monkswood and Bogma Hall Farm.

Both projects were managed in partnership with Envirocare Grounds Maintenance to restore and enhance these shared public open spaces.

Monkswood | Sacriston, Durham – 200 units

Although still under developer control, Open Spaces instructed contractors to facilitate remedial works on behalf of the developer to ensure Monkswood’s green infrastructure is in a healthy condition by the time the site comes fully under Open Spaces management.

Key remedial works include:

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs) enhancement: Works focused on reducing the main SUDs. Thistles, weeds and rocks were removed, the ground was graded and levelled, and the area wildflower seeded to improve biodiversity.
• Tidy-up and vegetation management: Mini SUDs cut back and tidied, hedges cut back, and the cornice trimmed for a cleaner appearance.
• Tree and soil improvements: Twelve new trees were planted across the site, and 45 tonnes of clean, screened topsoil distributed in multiple locations to improve soil health and appearance.
• Reseeding: Grass seeding applied in four targeted locations to establish or repair turf.

Before	After

Bogma Hall | Coxhoe – 153 units

The Bogma Hall development formally came into Open Spaces’ management in summer 2025. A targeted remedial programme was implemented to address several maintenance and aesthetic issues.

Key remedial actions include:

• SUDs management: Overgrown SUDs and the outer perimeter were cut back to restore visual quality. Embankments were wild seeded to enhance biodiversity.
• Groundworks and seeding: Poor quality ground was dug up and topsoil and grass seed added. Brack, rocks and rubble were cleared followed by wild seeding to enable better plant growth.
• Hedging and planting: Natural boundaries have been created with the planting and barking of hawthorn hedges, and eleven rowan trees were also introduced.
• Finishing touches: A gravel strip was added, tree branches were cut back, and a waste pile removed from site. Grass cuts were also completed to neaten the space and encourage growth.

Before	After

At both Monkswood and Bogma Hall, Open Spaces has delivered significant landscape improvements and interventions to enhance long-term functionality and ecological value, ensuring the developments are not only well-maintained but also thriving community assets.