LVIA & TVIA in Bedfordshire

We provide Landscape Technical Notes, Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals, full LVIAs, and Townscape Visual Impact Assessments across Bedfordshire. Our work covers residential, agricultural, commercial and renewable energy applications in the Greensand Ridge, Marston Vale and Chiltern landscapes.

Landscape character in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire combines several landscape character areas. The southern edge of the county touches the Chilterns National Landscape, with chalk escarpment and dry valleys around Dunstable. The Greensand Ridge runs east-west through the centre of the county — a distinctive ridge of sandy heathland, ancient woodland, and historic parkland. The Marston Vale and Ouse Valley form lowland river landscapes with arable and pastoral character.

The relevant planning authorities are Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Luton Borough Council. We are familiar with their Local Plan landscape policies, the Chilterns Conservation Board management plan, and the Greensand Trust landscape strategy.

Our Bedfordshire services

• Landscape Technical Notes — desktop assessment for pre-application or householder applications
• Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals — proportionate fieldwork-based assessments
• Full LVIAs — GLVIA3-compliant assessments for major applications
• Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments for urban and urban-fringe proposals
• Expert review of submitted LVIAs for LPAs or objectors
• Supporting landscape plans aligned with our assessments

Recent project types in Bedfordshire

A representative cross-section of the kinds of work we have delivered across Bedfordshire:

• Residential edge-of-village schemes
• Agricultural buildings in open countryside
• Light industrial proposals on the edge of settlements
• Solar farm and renewable energy applications
• Equestrian facility applications
• Householder extensions affecting Chiltern setting

• Do I need an LVIA in Bedfordshire?
  This depends on the scale and sensitivity of your proposal. Applications in or near the Chilterns National Landscape, or in sensitive Greensand Ridge settings, will often require landscape evidence. We can advise on the appropriate scope once we know your project details — get in touch.
• How much does an LVIA cost in Bedfordshire?
  Fees range from £750 for a desktop Technical Note to £3,950+ for an EIA-level LVIA. We provide a fixed-fee quote after reviewing your site. See our pricing page for a full breakdown.