At Laird Bailey, we specialise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and comprehensive landscape strategies. Our expert assessments evaluate development effects on landscape character and views, while our strategies guide sustainable integration, mitigation, and policy-compliant planning to secure project success.

Our Landscape Planning Services

We provide a full suite of technical and analytical services to support planning applications, site allocations, and environmental compliance:

• Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA): Formal assessments for complex developments, often required as part of a statutory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Landscape and Visual Appraisal (LVA): Proportional appraisals for non-EIA scale developments to evaluate local landscape character and visual effects.
• Site Promotion & Written Representations: Landscape evidence and feasibility studies to successfully promote land allocations through the Local Plan process.
• Green Belt & Grey Belt Assessments: Robust appraisal of land against statutory purposes to identify development suitability and strategic opportunities.
• Green Infrastructure Assessment (GIA): Network-led mapping to optimize connectivity and integrate multifunctional green spaces into masterplans.
• Urban Greening Factor (UGF) Calculations: Precise technical calculations and design solutions to meet strict local authority urban greening targets.
• Tree Canopy Cover Calculations: Detailed baseline mapping and predictive forecasting of canopy growth to satisfy local afforestation policies.