Business Details
14 Years
experience
Landscape Architecture & Ecology Services Birmingham
Established in 2012, Bradley Murphy Design (BMD) is an independent collective of landscape architects, urban designers and ecologists dedicated to creating spaces where nature and people thrive. With over twelve years of experience, we employ a nature-first approach underpinned by three core values: Growing healthy communities, Boosting biodiversity and Promoting positive climate change. Our integrated services span landscape masterplanning, ecological assessments, and detailed public realm design, with in-house expertise in arboriculture, biodiversity net gain, and expert witness testimony. We work collaboratively with public and private sector clients across the UK, delivering award-winning projects that balance commercial viability with environmental stewardship.Our multidisciplinary teams provide end-to-end solutions from strategic visioning to on-site implementation, with particular expertise in large-scale residential and commercial developments. Committed to innovation, we maintain active research programs focused on climate-positive design and have initiated BCorp accreditation to measure our sustainability impact. Our studio in Birmingham serves as a hub for over 30 professionals, including licenced ecologists and chartered landscape architects, who bring technical excellence to every project stage.
Services
Landscape Masterplanning
Ecological Surveys
Public Realm Design
Biodiversity Net Gain
Arboricultural Advice
Visual Impact Assessment
Expert Witness Services
Urban Design
Climate Strategy
Habitat Creation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12 years of experience in landscape-led development
- Our in-house ecology team includes licensed protected species experts
- Award-winning projects demonstrate design excellence and commercial viability
- We provide end-to-end services from strategic visioning to on-site implementation
- Our BCorp accreditation journey demonstrates environmental commitment
What people say
Award-winning projects
Technical expertise
Excellent collaboration
Innovative solutions
Professional service
Services
Landscape Masterplanning
We create visionary landscape frameworks for large-scale developments. Our approach analyses site potential to establish enduring design principles that guide subsequent project stages. This service covers site analysis, character assessment, and creation of landscape-led development visions that balance commercial needs with ecological enhancement.
Ecological Surveys
Our licenced ecologists conduct comprehensive assessments for protected species and habitats. Services include feasibility studies, Phase 1 habitat surveys, and mitigation planning to achieve biodiversity net gain. We support clients through planning applications with detailed ecological impact assessments and management strategies.
Public Realm Design
We specialise in detailed design of civic spaces, streetscapes and recreational areas. Our solutions prioritise accessibility, sustainability and community needs while ensuring long-term maintenance viability. This service includes material selection, planting design, and integration of ecological enhancements within urban environments.
Biodiversity Net Gain
We develop measurable strategies to achieve minimum 10% biodiversity net gain. Our approach combines habitat creation, species protection and ecological monitoring through project delivery. Using DEFRA metrics, we demonstrate how developments enhance natural capital while meeting regulatory requirements.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our chartered professionals provide expert evidence for contested planning applications. We prepare detailed technical reports and defend projects at public inquiries, combining deep planning policy knowledge with practical implementation experience for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
People
Laura Bradley
Founder and Director
Co-founder with over 12 years' experience in landscape-led masterplanning. Specialises in strategic site visioning and sustainable community design. Leads complex residential and mixed-use projects, maintaining focus on ecological integration.
Ryan Murphy
Founder and Director
Co-founder directing urban design and innovation initiatives. Expert in commercial development integration with natural environments. Oversees technical excellence standards across all project stages from concept to completion.
James Patmore
Ecology Director
Ecology lead with seven years' specialist experience in biodiversity net gain. Manages protected species surveys and mitigation strategies. Develops ecological masterplans aligned with climate action goals and regulatory frameworks.
Questions
What services does Bradley Murphy Design offer?
We provide landscape architecture, ecological surveys, arboricultural advice, biodiversity net gain assessments, and expert witness testimony for development projects across the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
While based in Birmingham, we work nationwide with recent projects completed in Huntingdon, Rugby, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, and Stratford upon Avon.
How do you integrate ecology with development?
We embed biodiversity at every design stage through habitat creation, protected species mitigation, and measurable net gain strategies that enhance natural capital.
What project scales do you handle?
Our projects range from small civic spaces to major developments exceeding 5,000 homes, including commercial sites, infrastructure projects and country parks.
