WHAT WE DO | Landscape Archtiecture | Garden Design

Our Ethos

PLAN is an award-winning landscape architecture practice creating thoughtful, distinctive places that respond to their setting, the natural environment and the people who use them. Our approach is rooted in understanding. Every site has its own story, shaped by its history, geology, ecology, landscape character and cultural context. We research and explore these layers to understand the opportunities and complexities of a place, using this knowledge as the foundation for a design that is specific to its time, setting and purpose.

Our backgrounds in fine art and neuroscience inform the way we think about landscape. We bring together creativity, curiosity and imagination with rigorous research, careful observation and technical expertise. This allows us to consider landscape not simply as something to look at, but as something to experience , how it feels, functions and changes over time.

We believe that well-designed landscapes can create meaningful connections between people and the natural world. Our work seeks to protect and enhance the qualities that already exist within a place, while creating opportunities for biodiversity, ecological resilience, discovery and wellbeing. Whether designing an exceptional rural home, a private garden or a larger-scale development, we take a holistic approach to create landscapes that are distinctive, enduring and rooted in place.

At the heart of our practice are four elements that continually shape our thinking and define what we strive to protect, conserve and enhance:

PEOPLE:

Designing places that respond to the people who use them, creating opportunities for connection, discovery and wellbeing.

LANDSCAPE:

Working with the inherent character of each site, responding to its history, geology, topography, ecology and wider setting.

ART:

Bringing creativity, curiosity and imagination to the design process, creating landscapes with meaning, identity and a strong sense of place.

NATURE:

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment, supporting biodiversity and strengthening our connection with the living landscape.

Our Ethos

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL + SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

We have experience delivering commercial landscape projects at a range of scales, from intimate rooftop terraces and workplace gardens to larger developments and masterplans. We create thoughtful, sustainable landscapes that enhance the identity and setting of commercial spaces while supporting biodiversity, wellbeing and the way people use them.

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PARAGRAPH 84 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

We have extensive experience preparing Paragraph 84 landscape and planning submissions, helping clients secure planning permission for exceptional homes in the countryside and other sensitive locations. We work closely with the wider design team to develop landscape-led proposals that respond sensitively to their setting and demonstrate a strong understanding of landscape character.

GARDEN DESIGN

We pride ourselves on designing exceptional gardens across a wide range of scales and budgets, from small town courtyards and urban gardens to expansive country estates. Each project is individually considered, creating thoughtful, beautiful landscapes that respond to their setting and how our clients want to live and enjoy their garden.

BIM LEVEL 2

We are able to deliver projects from concept through to completion using data-rich 3D models and integrated BIM workflows across multidisciplinary design teams. Our 3D models are accurately built and we ensure early in the project that they appear in the correct shared position. Models are created in-house and we pride ourselves on seamless integration.

PLANTING DESIGN

We are passionate about plants and believe that thoughtful planting design can transform any space, bringing colour, texture, movement and seasonal interest to a garden. We create planting schemes that respond to their setting while enriching biodiversity and, most importantly, helping us reconnect with nature.

PLANTING INSTALLATION

We offer professional soft landscape installation for small to medium-sized gardens, ensuring that planting is carefully and accurately delivered to reflect the design intent. For larger projects, we work closely with a trusted network of experienced landscape contractors, providing continuity from design through to installation and ensuring a high-quality finished landscape.