Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Solutions
We are LDA Design, an independent, employee-owned consultancy specialising in urban design, landscape architecture, and planning. Our purpose is to create meaningful places that address climate challenges and enhance societal well-being. With a heritage rooted in landscape architecture, we integrate ecological, social, and economic considerations to shape sustainable environments. Our employee ownership model fosters collective responsibility and innovation, ensuring our clients benefit from diverse expertise. We champion holistic approaches that connect climate, biodiversity, and community needs, striving for carbon neutrality by 2025.Our award-winning work spans urban regeneration, parkland restoration, and renewable energy projects, reflecting our commitment to transformative, climate-conscious design. With eight UK studios and a team of 170+, we combine technical excellence with creative vision to deliver impactful solutions. Our values prioritise collaboration, transparency, and long-term stewardship, ensuring our projects meet present needs without compromising future generations.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Masterplanning
Environmental Planning
Biodiversity Consultancy
Urban Design
EIA Services
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We are 100% employee-owned, ensuring collective expertise and accountability.
- Our ISO-accredited processes guarantee quality and environmental standards.
- Award-winning leaders in urban regeneration and climate-conscious design.
- We integrate biodiversity and social equity into every project lifecycle.
- Pioneers in renewable energy landscape solutions since the industry's infancy.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
Services
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture services create functional, sustainable spaces that harmonise with natural ecosystems. We design public realms, parks, and urban environments that enhance biodiversity while meeting community needs. Projects integrate climate resilience, using green infrastructure to manage flood risks and improve air quality. Our approach combines artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver places that foster social interaction and environmental stewardship.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive masterplans that balance development with ecological preservation. Our process prioritises community engagement, ensuring designs reflect local identity and cultural heritage. We address transportation networks, housing needs, and public spaces while maintaining environmental integrity. This holistic approach creates adaptable frameworks for long-term urban growth and regeneration projects.
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning services assess landscape impacts and develop mitigation strategies for development projects. We conduct habitat surveys, produce biodiversity action plans, and advise on sustainable land management. By integrating ecological data with planning requirements, we help clients achieve regulatory compliance while enhancing natural capital and ecosystem services.
Biodiversity Consultancy
We deliver biodiversity net gain strategies that exceed planning requirements. Our consultants design wildlife corridors, create habitat banks, and implement monitoring programmes. We work with developers and local authorities to transform sites into thriving ecosystems that support endangered species while maintaining functional landscapes for human use.
EIA Services
We conduct detailed Environmental Impact Assessments that evaluate landscape, ecological, and socio-economic effects of proposed developments. Our reports inform decision-making through rigorous analysis and mitigation proposals. We specialise in complex projects requiring technical expertise in visual impact assessment and cumulative effect evaluation across urban and rural contexts.
Questions
What services does LDA Design offer?
We provide landscape architecture, urban design, masterplanning, environmental planning, biodiversity consultancy, and EIA services.
Are LDA Design ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental) accreditations.
Where does LDA Design operate?
We work across the UK and internationally, with projects in Europe, Russia, and Asia.
How sustainable is LDA Design's approach?
We commit to carbon neutrality by 2025 and integrate biodiversity net gain into all projects.
