What we do

Landscape Design
Our design work addresses some of the key issues including climate change, housing, education, regeneration, protection of biodiversity and the prudent use of natural resources. We aim to provide innovative, imaginative and practical solutions. We are involved with all stages of a project, from site planning and concept design through to detailed design and construction, on site supervision and aftercare.

Urban Design & Masterplanning
We design living, learning, and working communities with a particular focus on zero carbon developments. Our projects range from conceptual masterplans and design codes, through to large scale urban regeneration and urban expansions.

Landscape Planning and Assesment
We undertake landscape and visual impact assessments for a wide range of proposed developments including urban and suburban residential schemes, mixed use developments and renewable energy generation. Our landscape assessment work contributes to the formation of planning policies, the allocation of land for development and development control activities. Our assessments have also been used to develop appropriate recommendations for conservation and land management.

Landscape Management
Our projects do not stop when the scheme is built. We have experience with the long-term aftercare of new and existing landscapes. We prepare detailed maintenance plans that include schedules of work, costs and specifications to provide clients, managers and grounds staff with clear guidelines for day-to-day maintenance. Our expertise in financial matters, management skills and contract administration ensure that the client is guaranteed a landscape which meets the long term design objectives and performs to their expectations.

Expert Witness
As well as Landscape Planning, Design & Management Services, PLACE has experience providing Expert Witness services on a range of landscape matters. As a fellow of the Landscape Institute with over 25 years experience in the profession, Tony Edwards has appeared as an expert witness at public inquires ranging from local plan inquiries, development proposals, mining proposals, golf courses, and planning enforcement actions.