Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture Services in Nailsea
Amalgam was established in April 2011 to provide specialist landscape planning and design consultancy services across the UK. Our expertise in landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA) is grounded in extensive practical experience, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions for diverse development projects. We prioritise collaboration with other professionals to create integrated, sustainable environmental strategies while maintaining a personal, approachable service. Our team's deep understanding of varied methodologies ensures adaptable approaches to different geographic contexts and project complexities.We are committed to producing high-quality graphic outputs, including photomontages and masterplans, that align with industry guidance. As a registered practice with the Landscape Institute, we uphold rigorous professional standards and have consistently delivered projects on time and within budget for clients ranging from renewable energy firms to property developers. Our focus on clear communication ensures clients receive practical advice without technical jargon, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and technical excellence.
Services
Landscape and visual impact assessments
Landscape design
Expert witness work
Graphics production
Projects management
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are experts in landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) with adaptable methodologies for varied developments
- Our team provides tailored solutions with meticulous attention to detail for individual client needs
- We collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver integrated environmental strategies
- We offer sustainable, practical solutions that balance development requirements with environmental considerations
- Our services are delivered on time, within budget, and with transparent, jargon-free communication
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Institute
What people say
Detailed and thorough
High quality accurate reports
Professional and courteous
Swift response to requests
Invaluable for time-constrained projects
Services
Landscape and visual impact assessments
Our landscape and visual impact assessments combine rigorous methodology with adaptable approaches for different development types. We analyse existing landscape character, assess development impacts, and propose mitigation measures. Our reports include high-quality graphics like photomontages and viewshed analyses to support planning applications.
Landscape design
We create sustainable, context-sensitive landscape designs from concept to implementation. Our services include site evaluation, masterplanning, detailed hard/soft landscape plans, and construction oversight. We specialise in balancing functional requirements with environmental considerations for residential and commercial developments.
Expert witness and public inquiry work
Our chartered landscape architects prepare robust proofs of evidence and provide expert testimony at public inquiries. We specialise in presenting complex landscape and visual issues clearly to support clients during planning disputes and appeals processes.
Graphics
Our graphics team produces accurate visual representations including photomontages, wireframe models, and landscape masterplans. We create viewshed analyses and planning drawings that meet industry standards to effectively communicate development proposals.
Projects
We manage landscape projects from initial assessment through design to implementation. Our services include environmental clerk of works, maintenance scheduling, and condition discharge for planning permissions, ensuring consistent quality throughout the project lifecycle.
People
Paul Shephard
Senior Graphics Consultant
Senior Graphics Consultant with extensive experience in producing high-quality visual representations and planning drawings that meet industry standards for complex development projects.
Sarah Holloway
Consultant
Consultant specialising in landscape planning and design, delivering tailored solutions for diverse development opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships.
Angela Watts
Key team member involved in delivering successful landscape assessments and designs, particularly noted for contributions to renewable energy project approvals.
Alan Watts
Experienced professional contributing to landscape planning projects, working collaboratively to produce integrated solutions for varied development contexts.
Questions
What services does Amalgam Landscape offer?
We specialise in landscape and visual impact assessments, landscape design, expert witness work, and high-quality graphics production for development projects.
Where does Amalgam Landscape operate?
We provide services throughout the UK, working on projects ranging from single developments to large-scale renewable energy schemes.
What makes Amalgam Landscape different?
We combine landscape institute accreditation with tailored solutions, sustainable approaches, and a personal service without the overheads of larger firms.
Can Amalgam Landscape handle complex planning inquiries?
Yes, our chartered landscape architects regularly prepare proofs of evidence and provide expert testimony at public inquiries.
