Landscape Assessment

We undertake landscape led feasibility studies to evaluate environmental opportunities, constraints and sensitivities, providing evidence-based guidance to inform planning, design, and environmentally responsible decision-making.

Our robust LVIA chapters (for EIA development) and standalone LVAs (for non-EIA developments) consider the potential effects of proposed developments in accordance with best practice guidance, including GLVIA3, for all development types, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Our townscape assessments and appraisals evaluate the impact of development proposals on urban environments for EIA and non-EIA developments, ensuring designs respect local character, views and visual amenity.

We undertake Landscape Character Assessments to understand the distinct qualities, sensitivities, and opportunities of the landscape in a borough, region or area, guiding planning, design, and sustainable landscape management.

We undertake Landscape Sensitivity Assessments to assess the inherent sensitivity of the landscape, helping planners, developers, community groups and other stakeholders understand the likely effects of different development scenarios on the landscape.

Our Green Wedge and Areas of Separation Assessments provide a robust, evidence-based approach to understanding the function of these spatial designations, taking into account key factors such as settlement form, visual openness and the potential for mitigation or enhancement.

We produce accurate visual representations, photomontages, and 3D visualisations to illustrate proposed developments, helping stakeholders understand potential impacts and supporting transparent, informed planning decisions.

Our experienced landscape experts prepare robust evidence for inquiries, hearings, and examinations. This includes evidence at appeal relating to specific development proposals and landscape support in the local plan process.