Great landscapes don’t happen in isolation. That’s why our landscape architects work closely with our planning, ecology, arboriculture, heritage and drainage teams to develop coordinated and practical solutions that work for every project. Whether it’s a new housing development, a commercial scheme, a school or a public space, our aim is always the same – to create places that look good, work well and feel like they belong. We design with the character of site in mind, helping to enhance biodiversity while creating spaces people can enjoy long into the future.
A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment will be submitted as a chapter of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for sites where an EIA is required. On the other hand, a Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal is a standalone report, which generally accompanies a planning application. Whether the proposed development is EIA or non-EIA, the LVIA will cover the effects of the proposed development on the landscape character of the site and the local area, as well as capturing the effects of the proposal on visual amenity – i.e., where can the site be seen from in the local area, and how will these views change on construction/operation of the proposed development. A well-prepared LVIA can identify the potential effects to notable receptors; allowing guidance and mitigation to be prepared to minimise or avoid negative effects on the local landscape character and visual amenity.
Brindle and Green have experience in preparing professional reports for various developments, ranging from small-scale individual properties to larger multi-phase residential and industrial development. Each report is detailed; following the industry standard ‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (3rd edition)’ as published by the Landscape Institute and IEMA, and other relevant guidance such as Natural England’s ‘Approach to Landscape Character Assessment’. We have undertaken LVIAs in a range of locations and settings, including within and adjacent to designated areas such as Areas of Outstanding Beauty and National Parks. Our friendly and helpful landscape team can also advise you on offsetting adverse effects or providing mitigation advice / landscape designs to reduce and prevent potential impacts.
The prevailing character of a place is just as important in an urban setting than a rural one; therefore Townscape Character Assessments can be just as crucial and informative as Landscape Character Assessments. Our landscape team has the knowledge and expertise to be able to effectively carry out a townscape character assessment. We are able to assimilate elements such as urban pattern, land use, density and massing, building types and heights, open spaces, tree cover and materials into a comprehensive TCA.
Every successful landscape starts with a clear understanding of the site. By carefully assessing its character, existing features, opportunities and constraints we can develop designs that are rooted in their surroundings and tailored to the needs of each project. From the first concept through to detailed design and construction, we work closely with clients and the wider design team to deliver practical, attractive landscape that support planning, enhanced biodiversity and create places that work for people who use them.
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We’re excited to welcome Debbie Walsh to Brindle & Green as a Senior Ecologist, joining our growing Milton Keynes team.
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Brindle & Green recently completed a carefully planned mud snail translocation, led by Consultant Ecologist Daisy Fretwell, to support the conservation of this specialist species and ensure the successful establishment of a new habitat.