LVIA & TVIA in Worcestershire

We provide Landscape Technical Notes, Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals, full LVIAs, and Townscape Visual Impact Assessments across Worcestershire. Our work covers a wide range of development types in the river-valley and downland landscapes of the West Midlands.

Landscape character in Worcestershire

Worcestershire is shaped by three landscapes of national importance. The Malvern Hills National Landscape runs along the western edge of the county — a dramatic ridge of ancient hard-rock geology rising sharply from the Severn Vale. The Cotswolds National Landscape extends into the south-east corner of the county. The Severn Vale and the Avon Valley form broad lowland river landscapes with traditional agricultural character and a network of historic market towns.

The relevant planning authorities include Worcestershire County Council and the district councils of Wychavon, Malvern Hills, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Worcester City. We are familiar with their Local Plan landscape policies, the Malvern Hills management plan, and the Cotswolds Conservation Board guidance.

Our Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire

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

• Agricultural buildings in Severn and Avon Valley settings
• Residential schemes in Malvern Hills National Landscape
• Holiday accommodation and rural diversification
• Renewable energy on lowland farmland
• Equestrian facility applications
• Edge-of-settlement infill in market towns

• Do I need an LVIA in Worcestershire?
  This depends on the scale and sensitivity of your proposal. Applications in or near the Malvern Hills or Cotswolds National Landscapes, or in the Severn or Avon Valleys, 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 Worcestershire?
  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.