Landscape Conservation and Planning
Our strength in landscape planning has evolved
in response to the growing levels of European environmental
legislation and an increasing emphasis on landscape aspects of
development plan allocation work. In relation to conservation and
management, we achieve results through establishing good working
relationships with our clients and undertaking productive
consultation with stakeholders and local communities, with
attention being given to funding and phasing for redevelopment.
We are able to advise on strategic land use
planning, landscape characterisation, green infrastructure and open
space planning at national, regional and local levels. We have
undertaken many landscape and visual assessments for highly complex
projects in both the urban and rural environments. We have
demonstrable experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
advising on masterplan development and contributing to the
iterative process of producing Environmental Statements and
producing landscape supporting statements to accompany planning
applications. Our expertise in historic landscapes, many of
which are under threat due to lack of investment or poor
management, is second to none. Developing robust landscape
conservation and management plans enables clients to understand
their resource and plan for their future enhancement and
protection. We also provide an experienced landscape expert witness
service for public inquiries.
We have prepared numerous Landscape and Visual
Assessment chapters for Environmental Statements in line with the
requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact
Assessment) Regs (1999). We see EIA as a service which extends
beyond projects where an ES is mandatory – we view it as a process
which encompasses a broader remit to inform the evolution of any
development by identifying environmental issues at the outset and
assisting in accommodating those issues in the design, resulting in
a smoother passage through the planning system and ultimately more
cost-effective solutions.
