With many local authorities progressing Call for Sites exercises and preparing new Local Plans, the need for robust, defensible landscape evidence has never been greater.
At EC Environmental Ltd, we specialise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) and Landscape Capacity Studies—helping shape sustainable development from the earliest stages.
For developers and promoters, early landscape input can unlock sites, identify constraints, and strengthen submissions—reducing risk and improving the likelihood of allocation.
For planners and local authorities, we provide clear, objective assessments to support plan-making, site selection, and evidence-based decision-making.
Our work bridges strategy and detail:
• LVIA to support planning applications and appeals
• Landscape capacity and sensitivity studies to inform site allocation
• Strategic landscape advice aligned with local and national policy
At a time when land is being actively considered for future growth, understanding landscape is critical—not just as a constraint, but as an opportunity to deliver better places.
If you’re navigating site promotion, plan-making, or development proposals, we’d be glad to support.
