Environment & Amenity
Landscape & Visual Impact (LVIA)
Effects on landscape character and views.
At a glance
- Accepted by planning authorities UK-wide
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Fast, reliable turnaround
- One accountable point of contact
What it is
Assesses the effects of your development on landscape character and visual amenity, with mitigation.
When you need it
For sensitive or rural settings, larger schemes, or where the council raises landscape/visual concerns.
What you get
What's included
Landscape character and visual baseline
Assessment of effects
Photomontages / viewpoints where needed
Mitigation and reporting
Not sure whether you need a Landscape & Visual Impact?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Landscape & Visual Impact is likely to be required and what level of assessment your site may need — usually within a day, at no cost.
How it works
From quote to consent
Share your site
Send the postcode, plans and any council correspondence — we confirm scope and fee up front.
We assess & value-engineer
Our specialists prepare your Landscape & Visual Impact, finding the most cost-effective route that still satisfies the regulator.
Consent-ready report
A clear report the authority will accept, with us on hand for any queries or conditions.
FAQs
Frequently asked
What's the difference between landscape and visual?
Landscape effects are on the character of an area; visual effects are on people's views.
Do I need photomontages?
Sometimes — we scope the assessment proportionately.
Tell us about your site
Send us your location and plans for a fast, fixed-fee quote — and honest advice on exactly which reports you do and don't need.