Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)

eagle eye design  has a wealth of experience in the preparation of LVIAs for developments requiring formal  Environmental Impact Assessments  (EIA), produced either as a stand alone document or within an Environmental Statement (ES).

Our robust methodology is developed in line with latest guidance (GLVIA3) enables us to provide early, outline LVIAs assisting clients looking to reduce risk when considering purchase or development options. We support smaller non-EIA developments andplanning applications by drawing on our experience in landscape and visual appraisals i n sensitive landscape environments,

LVIAs developed by eagle eye design have been used throughout the design process to assess how best to bring froward development in, or near to, AONBs, Green Belt & other designated areas.

eagle eye design has been successful in developing LVIAs to support a wide range of development types throughout the UK, successfully helping our clients gain consent for their projects including:

• Mixed use and commercial property
  
• Golf courses
  
• Residential and urban
  
• Transport
  

If you're looking to develop land or property in the UK, you'll need to go through the planning process. As part of this process, you may be required to complete a Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). While some may see an LVIA as an unnecessary extra step, there are many benefits to completing this assessment.

An LVIA is designed to evaluate how a development will impact the surrounding landscape & visual environment. It considers factors such as the existing landscape character, landform, vegetation, & views, as well as the potential effects of the proposed development. This assessment helps to identify any potential negative impacts & suggests mitigation measures to minimize them.

One of the main benefits of completing an LVIA is that it helps to ensure that your development is sustainable & environmentally friendly. By evaluating the impact of your development on the surrounding landscape & visual environment, you can make informed decisions about the design & layout of your development. This can help to reduce the impact on the environment & protect the local ecology.

Another benefit of completing an LVIA is that it can help you to gain planning permission for your development. Many local planning authorities require an LVIA as part of the planning process, & failing to complete one could result in your planning application being rejected. By completing an LVIA, you can demonstrate to the planning authority that you have considered the impact of your development on the local environment & have taken steps to mitigate any negative effects.

Completing an LVIA can also help to ensure that your development is visually appealing & in keeping with the local landscape character. By evaluating the views from surrounding areas, you can design your development in a way that minimizes its impact on the visual environment. This can help to enhance the local area & create a development that is more attractive to potential buyers or tenants.

In conclusion, completing an LVIA as part of the UK planning process brings many benefits. It helps to ensure that your development is sustainable & environmentally friendly, gain planning permission, & create a visually appealing development that is in keeping with the local landscape character. If you're looking to develop land or property in the UK, an LVIA is an essential part of the planning process that you shouldn't overlook.