Landscape Design Consultancy
We are experienced landscape architects, designers and landscape consultants offering a comprehensive range of landscape design and planning services.
PJC Consultancy delivers a comprehensive range of landscape design services and consultancy solutions, backed by a team of experienced landscape consultants and planning professionals. We work across diverse sectors, supporting commercial developers, private residential clients, local authorities, and organisations in education, retail, healthcare, leisure, and infrastructure.
Our landscape-led approach addresses the complex environmental and planning challenges faced by modern developments. Our landscape planning consultants specialise in delivering solutions that meet regulatory requirements, including 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Tree Canopy Cover calculations, ensuring your project achieves both compliance and lasting value, where possible avoiding the need for off-site BNG credit purchases.
From site appraisal and feasibility studies to detailed design for Landscape Planning Condition submission – hard and soft landscape schemes, and implementation support and schedules, we manage every stage of the landscape process with precision and care. We specialise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of modern development, offering solutions that integrate green infrastructure, sustainable design principles, and biodiversity enhancements.
Our creative landscape designers can develop sensitive, and landscape led, inspired schemes working with architects, planners and a range of consultancy disciplines, including PJC in house ecological and arboricultural consultants, on projects large or small to navigate the planning process and deliver beautiful landscapes for people & communities to thrive and our native environment to flourish sustainably.
You will find a detailed breakdown of the landscape design services we offer here;
1. Landscape Planning and Consultancy
Our skilled landscape planning consultants conduct thorough site appraisals and feasibility studies to identify opportunities and constraints early on. We prepare detailed Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) to support planning applications and ensure compliance with environmental policies. With a deep understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain and tree canopy requirements, we help clients achieve critical environmental targets that satisfy regulatory frameworks and mitigations.
2. Landscape Design Services
Our landscape design services combine creativity with technical precision to bring your vision to life. From conceptual design through detailed planting and hardscape plans, our landscape designers craft inspiring and practical schemes that enhance the natural and built environment. We specialise in landscape-led master planning, public realm improvements, and the integration of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to manage water effectively.
3. Environmental and Ecological Integration
We understand that successful landscape design requires close collaboration with ecological and arboricultural experts. PJC Consultancy’s integrated approach brings together in-house ecologists and arboricultural consultants to address habitat protection, tree management, and biodiversity enhancement from the outset. Our landscape-led ecological mitigation strategies ensure developments minimise environmental impact and often improve habitat connectivity and quality.
4. Landscape Construction Support
PJC Consultancy provides practical advice and oversight to ensure your landscape design is implemented to the highest standards. We prepare clear tender packages, manage contract administration, and offer on-site supervision to coordinate contractors effectively. Post-construction, we develop maintenance strategies and provide aftercare guidance, helping your landscape mature gracefully and deliver lasting value.
5. Sector-Specific Landscape Consultancy
Whether working on residential developments, commercial and industrial sites, healthcare or education campuses, leisure and retail projects, transport infrastructure, or public sector schemes, our landscape consultants bring sector-specific knowledge and expertise. We understand the varying planning requirements, environmental considerations, and community expectations in each sector, enabling us to deliver bespoke landscape strategies that support project objectives while enhancing environmental and social outcomes.
Full list if Landscape Consultancy & Design Services
1. Landscape Planning and Consultancy
- Landscape Planning Strategy
- Site Appraisals and Feasibility Studies
- Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
- Planning Submissions and Reports
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Tree Canopy Cover Assessments
- Green Infrastructure Design
- Policy Compliance Advice (NPPF, local plans)
- Consultation with Planning Authorities
2. Landscape Design Services
- Conceptual Landscape Design
- Detailed Planting Plans
- Hard and Soft Landscape Design
- Landscape-led Masterplanning
- Public Realm and Civic Space Design
- SuDS-Integrated Landscape Schemes
- Garden Design for Private Clients
3. Environmental and Ecological Integration
- Ecological Impact Mitigation through Landscape Design
- Integration with In-House Ecologists and Arboricultural Consultants
- Habitat Creation and Enhancement
- Tree Protection and Management in Landscape Schemes
- Green Roofs and Living Walls
4. Landscape Construction Support
- Landscape Implementation Advice
- Tender Package Preparation
- On-Site Supervision and Contract Administration
- Maintenance Strategy Planning
- Landscape Aftercare and Monitoring
5. Sector-Specific Landscape Consultancy
- Residential and Housing Developments
- Commercial and Industrial Sites
- Healthcare and Education Campuses
- Leisure, Retail and Tourism Projects
- Transport and Infrastructure Schemes
- Public Sector and Local Authority Projects
Garden Landscape Design
At PJC our experienced and professionally qualified garden designers who absolutely take their thrills from working with you creatively and sympathetically to realise your garden design potential and unlock a space to inspire you and your guests for years to come.
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Landscape Architects
Landscape architects create much of the landscape we use every day and live our lives in. They plan, design and manage urban open spaces, town centres and parkland including both natural and built environments in cities, towns, villages and suburbia.
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Commercial Landscape Design
PJC Consultancy has, in-house, the expertise and experience to deliver a wide range of creative and practical landscape design services and solutions to meet your commercial landscape requirements whether in an urban or rural setting, public realm or private space.
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Landscape Planning & Management
From concept to implementation, we deliver Landscape Planning and Management Services tailored to each site and client, with additional guidance on tree management and garden maintenance.
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Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)
PJC Consultancy provides expert Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) that support planning applications with clarity and confidence.
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Tim Ruffles
BA(Hons) SGD – Pre-Registered Member
Director of Landscape & Principal Landscape Designer
Tim Ruffles
BA(Hons) SGD – Pre-Registered Member
Director of Landscape & Principal Landscape Designer
Tim is a Landscape & Garden Designer with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Gloucestershire and is a Society of Garden Designers Pre-Registered Member.
Working within a busy chartered Landscape Architects practice since 2008, he has many years of experience designing and developing projects across multiple sectors within large and small design teams.
With years of experience working within the associated landscape commercial contracting sector in both a Landscape Manager & Operations and Contracts Manager role, his experiences and skillset offers a unique overview of projects from inception & development through the design process and project shepherding to installation & build conclusion, as well as, beyond for successful establishment through maintenance & management.
Delivering on projects ranging from large scale commercial projects in housing, municipal green space / parkland and retail through to private enterprise and domestic design projects, Tim has always enjoyed the challenge of delivering on a design brief while offering additional value to projects through landscape enhancement and biodiversity net gains, operating alongside PJC Consultancy colleagues in the arboricultural and ecological teams for his clients.
Tim offers Landscape Services including initial site survey and contextual analysis. Initial conceptual design process and client presentations. Working through to detailed design stages (RIBA Stages 3+ & 4) including construction drawings, project costing and tender process. He also provides on-site project supervision and Clerk of Work services.
Key personal attributes – Diligent, Creative, Flexible
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