Supporting Local Authorities with Landscape Advice

At Land Centric, we regularly work with local planning authorities to provide expert, timely advice on planning applications. Our experience supporting planning officers means we understand the pressures they face in reviewing complex proposals within tight statutory deadlines.

We help bridge the gap between planning policy and practical delivery by offering clear, objective guidance on landscape matters. When a planning application is received, we act quickly to familiarise ourselves with the local context and relevant planning policies, both national and local. This ensures our advice is grounded in the right strategic framework.

Where required, we consult directly with local authority officers to clarify key considerations or discuss site-specific concerns. Our role is to support the planning process with focused landscape input, whether that’s reviewing housing developments, assessing design proposals, or identifying where landscape-related conditions may be necessary.

Our advice typically includes:

• Whether proposals meet relevant national and local planning policy requirements;

• Whether the landscape approach is appropriate for the site and its setting;

• What mitigation measures or design improvements may be needed;

• Where planning conditions could secure necessary enhancements or controls.

We pride ourselves on delivering advice that is clear, professional, and responsive to local needs. By supporting planning officers in this way, we help authorities make confident, well-informed decisions that protect landscape character while enabling sustainable development.

If you're a local authority looking for external landscape advice on planning applications, get in touch. We’d be happy to support your team.