Landscape Planning and EIA
Landscape Planning and EIA
Often working as part of a team of related environmental professionals, DBLC is able to offer the following landscape planning services across Berkshire, Surrey and the UK:
- Initial site investigation, concept design & planning, screening & scoping reports
- Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA, to full EIA standard) or Landscape and Visual Appraisal (LVA) to consider key effects
- Arboricultural surveys, impact assessment reports and mitigation strategies
- Expert witness services
- Feasibility studies, site assessment and topographical land survey
Related Projects
Escrick Quarry Development
Frensham Vale Residential Development
East Northants Resource Management Facility Restoration Plan
Proposed RNLI Lifeboat Station
Portland Mine Entrance Development
Moons Hill Quarry Proposed Tips: Construction and Restoration Scheme
Fletton Quays
Bryants Lane Quarry – Revised Working, Infilling and Restoration Scheme
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Escrick Quarry Development
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Frensham Vale Residential Development
Planning permission for three detached properties set within a wider garden landscape in Frensham Vale was approved in summer 2020 through the planning appeal process. In collaboration with BWP Architects and Headley Clark Planning, DBLC provided consideration of the existing character of the surroundings and the potential landscape and visual effects of the scheme proposals, as well as design input regarding landscape mitigation. -
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East Northants Resource Management Facility Restoration Plan
East Northants Resource Management Facility: Proposed Site Extension – LVIA, Photomontages and Restoration Masterplan
Working in collaboration with MJCA, DBLC are part of a project team preparing a DCO planning application for an extension to the existing resource management facility, operated by Augean PLC. The scheme is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and as such the level of detail required is comprehensive. DBLC are responsible for the proposed landform design, restoration plan, landscaping & aftercare scheme and an associated LVIA study incorporating ZTV modelling and photomontage production. -
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Proposed RNLI Lifeboat Station
DBLC were engaged by the RNLI, working in collaboration with Royal Haskoning DHV, to assess the potential landscape and visual impacts of a proposed new flagship lifeboat station at Wells-next-the-Sea. The building is located in a prominent position along the coast, in close proximity to a popular and well-used public path, beach area and associated café, so detailed design and visibility is critically important. -
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Portland Mine Entrance Development
DBLC are working with Portland Stone Firms Ltd. to investigate whether a mine access road, stocking area and portal entrance can be established on land to the immediate southeast of the village of Southwell, on Portland, Dorset. This land is constrained by a multitude of environmental designations including the Dorset & East Devon Coast World Heritage Site, SAC and SSSI areas, as well as the South West Coast Path long distance footpath and close proximity of a number of residential properties.
DBLC has prepared a number of 3d construction models in order to explore the feasibility of various design options for the scheme and will be preparing phased working and restoration plans as well as a comprehensive LVIA report in the near future. -
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Moons Hill Quarry Proposed Tips: Construction and Restoration Scheme
Working in close collaboration with LMM Ltd and the client, DBLC successfully obtained planning permission for an ambitious scheme to construct four significant tip landforms on rural land surrounding the quarry, located in the heart of the Mendip Hills.
DBLC undertook extensive 3d design work, including a phased series of tip construction models to illustrate noise/visual attenuation measures and progressive restoration works in response to significant concerns voiced by local residents and the Mineral Planning Authority. Other work included the preparation of a ZTV study and LVIA report, restoration/aftercare strategy and illustrative photomontages. -
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Fletton Quays
Fletton Quays is an ambitious mixed use development in the heart of Peterborough, on the site of an old industrial facility on the southern bank of the River Nene. The scheme will provide a 150 bed hotel, new office facilities, a museum and a restaurant associated with former railway buildings. DBLC worked in collaboration with Corylus Planning & Environmental Ltd. to undertake a Townscape and Visual Appraisal, looking at the potential effects of the development on the existing setting and the historic city skyline, including Peterborough Cathedral.
A series of 3d models were created from which wireline photomontages were produced from a number of key viewpoints to illustrate the built massing and the relationship of the proposed structures with the surrounding townscape features. The planning application was successful and construction works are nearing completion. -
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Bryants Lane Quarry – Revised Working, Infilling and Restoration Scheme
This sand extraction and inert infilling operation required a completely updated working and progressive restoration scheme in a sensitive location on the eastern edge of Heath & Reach, in close proximity to Stockgrove Country Park, Rushmere NNR and Kings & Bakers Wood and Heaths SSSI. DBLC worked in close collaboration with SLR Consulting, GWP Consultants and the Greensand Trust to formulate a comprehensive and detailed scheme which is very close to receiving planning permission. Significant improvements to landscape features, environmental enhancements and public access were incorporated into the final restoration masterplan. Other work undertaken included ZTV/LVIA, restoration strategy/Conservation Management Plan and Photomontage production. Photomontages PDF -
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