Landmarc’s landscape design consultancy is a professional service. We provide advice & assistance to clients on a variety of aspects, including licencing, drainage, planting & ecology.
We provide advice and assistance to people & businesses on a variety of landscape aspects, including waterscapes, planting, drainage etc. Landscape design starts from concept and development. This is always in the collaboration with our client and with their end goal in mind. We work with clients to understand their needs and requirements. Then we develop creative solutions to help our clients achieve great results. These results need to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. We are fully involved in the production and application of the design.
Licencing can be an overwhelming obstacle when considering a project. Landmarc can help with this and take the stress away. We have experience of managing licencing such as Marine Management Organisation Licences (MMO), planning from local authorities such as South Hams District Council and Dartmoor National Park, Land Drainage Consent from local authorities such as Devon County Council, Flood Risk Permits on ‘Main Rivers’ from the Environment Agency and SSSI assents from Natural England.
By using landscape design, architects can create projects that are beautiful to look at and inviting for wildlife. This can lead to more species using the landscape and to greater biodiversity. In our experience, there are a few key things to keep in mind when planning a landscape project to attract wildlife. During consultancy, it is important to consider creating a variety of different habitat types. This will attract suitable wildlife, whilst maintaining the goals of your project. This can be done by including a mix of different vegetation types and other landscape architecture. This might include ponds and strategically placed timber structures.
It is important when creating a detailed design landscape, to ensure that the final landscape feels connected. We have achieved this in the past, by creating pathways that curve with the landscape. This creates an aesthetic look and allows clients to move freely between the different sections of the landscape. Finally, we have found that it is important to create a landscape that is resilient. During the planning consultancy phase, we would be careful to choose plants that are native to the area. This is vital to ensuring that they can withstand the local climate. By following these principles, we can create a landscape visual impact that is attractive to the human eye. Not only that but is also more inviting for wildlife. This will also support greater biodiversity.
We believe it is vital to work along with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors. This ensures that the final product meets our client’s expectations. We work hard to source and build strong relationships with reliable subcontractors and trusted suppliers, ensuring our clients benefit from high-quality workmanship, materials, and service on every project. We have a proven team of subcontractors to help on our projects, including land surveyors, ecologists, archaeologists and electricians.
Landmarc supports your landscape design project from concept to completion – offering expert guidance and a client-focused approach that ensures your vision, needs, and budget remain at the heart of every decision we make.
Ecology surveys are an important tool for landscape architects. They are of great help during the planning & design stage of many projects. By understanding the local ecosystem, our design teams can produce a realistic design. This will result in a landscape that is both beautiful and functional. Ecology surveys can help designers to understand the local ecosystem and also the local climate. They also help us understand soil type and plant life. This is used during landscape planning projects to create landscapes that are able to withstand extreme weather conditions. It also helps minimize soil erosion and attract local wildlife. In addition, ecology surveys can help clients achieve more sustainable landscapes. One way that we have found this effective, is during environmental management planning. We were able to choose plants that require less water, use fewer pesticides, and provide habitats for local wildlife. By using ecology surveys to aid landscape design, we can take on a wider range of landscape projects. These projects turn out to be more beautiful, functional, and sustainable.
We recently had the pleasure of working on a landscape project that was truly unique. During the planning & design phase of the project, we learned that our client had a very specific vision for their space. This resulted in us using a variety of materials to create natural-looking landscape features. We also incorporated some beautiful features & facilities that the client already had. The project involved transforming a large empty grassland into a flowing landscape. The landscape is now filled with natural pools and cascades, each with its own distinct character. We were able to use our earthmoving services to make light work of the excavation works. Alongside this, we were able to add form and texture to the landscape.
As with many other past projects, it was essential to source high-quality trees & vegetation. We wanted to make sure that they would thrive in the local landscape conditions. During consultancy with our client, it became clear that they had a love of oak trees. This initially presented them with a stumbling block. They were unable to find a suitable species of oak that would thrive in their local climate. Thankfully, we were able to use our environmental specialist services to source a suitable oak species. This worked perfectly for their landscape and fulfilled one of their requirements. It was a pleasure to work on this project, and we’re really proud of the results. The client is absolutely thrilled with their new outdoor space, and we think it’s going to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Peter Stanford
A heartfelt thank you to you and your team for such a massive effort and superb result keeping the road open at Slapton line. The whole community is indebted to you for your fantastic work. Simple words, but thank you.
SUE and MARTIN IVES
Landmarc and all those associated with the reconstruction of Kingsbridge Quay fully deserve our thanks for the magnificent completion of the project. Throughout, the engineers have maintained a safe clean site with minimum inconvenience to quay users. Thanks again.
MR Kelly
I wanted to tell you how impressed I am about the repairs done to the quay in Kingsbridge. A very professional and thorough job. You’ve really made the new build fit in well with the original and from what I hear will be completed on time. Well done!
