Creating places that work for people, nature and development
Landscape solutions that enhance projects and support planning success.
Landscape is about much more than aesthetics. It influences planning outcomes, biodiversity, visual impact, placemaking and long-term project value. Our landscape architects help clients create attractive, sustainable and deliverable developments that respond to their surroundings and meet planning requirements.
- Planning-focused landscape advice
- UK-wide project experience
- Landscape & visual impact expertise
- Integrated multidisciplinary support
Landscape architecture, visual impact and placemaking expertise
Our landscape team supports projects from concept through to delivery, providing landscape design, visual impact assessment and planning support across a wide range of sectors. We help clients create developments that integrate successfully into their surroundings while responding to environmental, community and planning considerations.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR PROJECT
Helping developments respond positively to their landscape context.
Services include:
- Landscape Appraisals
- Landscape Planning Advice
- Landscape Character Assessments
- Landscape Strategy Development
- Planning Support
Understanding how development proposals may affect views and the surrounding landscape.
Services include:
- Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
- Landscape and Visual Appraisals
- Viewpoint Analysis
- Visualisations
- Photomontages
- Planning Evidence
Creating attractive and practical spaces that support development objectives.
Services include:
- Concept Landscape Design
- Detailed Landscape Design
- Public Realm Design
- Green Infrastructure Planning
- Soft Landscape Design
- Hard Landscape Design
Working closely with ecology and planning teams to deliver multifunctional landscapes.
Services include:
- Green Infrastructure Strategies
- Biodiversity Integration
- Habitat Creation Support
- Biodiversity Net Gain Coordination
- Open Space Design
- Sustainable Landscape Solutions
Supporting large-scale and complex developments.
Services include:
- Strategic Land Promotion
- Residential Masterplans
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Commercial Developments
- Infrastructure Projects
- Mixed-Use Schemes
Why clients value our approach
Landscape is often one of the first things people notice about a development and one of the most important considerations during the planning process.
Our team combines design creativity with technical planning expertise to create solutions that not only look good but also support planning objectives, biodiversity requirements and long-term site performance.
Director-led service
Responsive, practical advice
Commercially focused recommendations
Integrated with wider Enzygo disciplines
WHERE LANDSCAPE ADVICE ADDS VALUE
Landscape considerations influence everything from planning approval and visual impact to biodiversity, public perception and placemaking.
ging landscape architects early helps shape stronger developments, identify opportunities and create designs that work with the site’s character and constraints rather than against them.
PLANNING & TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Landscape assessments and designs are often informed by national guidance, planning policy and site-specific considerations.
Typical considerations include:
Our team ensures landscape proposals are robust, proportionate and aligned with planning requirements.
- National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- Local Planning Policy
- Landscape Character Assessments
- Green Infrastructure Requirements
- Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements
- Design Codes and Guidance
- Visual Impact Assessment Methodologies
Why Enzygo
A multidisciplinary approach
Unlike many consultancies, we bring planning, ecology, hydrology, landscape, transport, geo-environmental and environmental expertise together under one roof.
This allows us to identify risks earlier, streamline project delivery and provide a coordinated approach throughout the development lifecycle.
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
Planning
Guiding projects through the planning process with clear, commercially focused advice
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment?
Many developments, particularly larger schemes or those in sensitive locations, require an LVIA to support planning applications.
Can landscape design help secure planning permission?
Yes. Well-designed landscapes can help address planning concerns, improve visual integration and support biodiversity objectives.
What is a Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment?
An LVIA assesses how a development may affect the landscape itself and how it will be seen from surrounding viewpoints.
Do you provide landscape design as well as assessments?
Yes. We provide both planning-focused assessments and detailed landscape design services.
Can you support renewable energy projects?
Yes. Our team regularly supports solar, wind, battery storage and other renewable energy developments.
Do you work alongside ecology and planning teams?
Absolutely. Landscape is often closely linked with planning, ecology and biodiversity requirements, making collaboration essential.
Ready to discuss your project?
Every project is different. Whether you need strategic advice, technical expertise or support navigating complex requirements, our team can help you identify opportunities, manage risks and move forward with confidence.
