Collington Winter provides professional landscape architecture and landscape design services in Exeter and across Devon. Our chartered landscape Architects combine creative design with landscape planning and ecological expertise, helping clients develop proposals that respond to their site’s character, surroundings and intended use.

From individual properties and residential developments to commercial schemes, rural projects and larger areas of land, Collington Winter’s landscape architects in Exeter provide advice from the early planning stages through to detailed design and implementation.

Landscape Architecture and Design in Exeter

Landscape Planning for Development

Landscape design is not simply about choosing planting or creating attractive outdoor spaces. For development projects, it can help establish how buildings, access, planting, boundaries, open areas and existing landscape features work together.

Where appropriate, Collington Winter can prepare or contribute to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, Landscape and Visual Appraisals and landscape character assessments. These assessments consider the relationship between a proposed development and its surrounding landscape and can provide important information as part of the planning process.

Our approach is tailored to the individual site. Existing vegetation, topography, views, landscape character and ecological features can all influence the most appropriate design response.

Landscape architecture can also improve the environmental value of a development. Habitat creation, native planting, green infrastructure and appropriate long-term landscape management can contribute to biodiversity while creating functional and attractive places.

Collington Winter can incorporate Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) considerations into suitable projects, alongside our wider ecological expertise. Considering landscape and ecology together can help identify opportunities for habitat enhancement from the beginning of a project.

This approach can be particularly useful on larger sites where there may be opportunities to retain existing habitats, create new ecological corridors or integrate biodiversity measures into the overall landscape design.

Although Exeter is an urban centre, its wider setting includes substantial areas of agricultural and rural land. Landowners may therefore be considering ways to diversify existing land uses, introduce new development or make better use of larger properties.

Farm diversification can provide opportunities to introduce complementary uses while retaining the character and function of the surrounding landscape. However, new buildings, access arrangements, planting and changes in land use can all affect landscape character and visual amenity.

Our landscape and ecological expertise can help landowners consider how proposed diversification could fit within its setting. This might involve landscape planning, planting, habitat creation, visual considerations or longer-term landscape management.

For clients with larger areas of land, our services can also support projects centred around more sustainable, self-sufficient or lower impact ways of living. By considering building, land use, ecology and landscape together, it is possible to develop proposals that are both practical and responsive to their surroundings.

Collington Winter is a landscape institute-registered practice with more than 15 years’ experience. Our team brings together landscape architecture, planning and ecological expertise, allowing us to take a holistic approach to projects of different scales and types.

We understand that every site has its own characteristics and requirements. Rather than applying a standard landscape solution, we consider the site’s existing qualities, the objectives of the project and the environmental and planning context. Whether you need landscape input for a planning application, are developing a larger site or want advice on the future use of rural land, our team can provide tailored landscape and ecological support.

If you are looking for landscape architects in Exeter, contact Collington Winter to discuss your project and the landscape requirements associated with your site.

What does a landscape architect do?

A landscape architect plans and designs outdoor spaces while considering their relationship with buildings, land, ecology and the surrounding environment. Their work can include landscape design, planning advice, planting, habitat creation, assessments and landscape management.

Can a landscape architect help with planning permission in Exeter?

Yes. Landscape architects can provide specialist landscape plans, assessments and professional advice to support planning applications. The information required will depend on the type, scale and location of the proposed development.

Can landscape architecture contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain?

Yes. Landscape design can incorporate habitat creation, planting and green infrastructure that contribute towards biodiversity objectives. The appropriate measures depend on the site’s existing ecological value and the proposed development.

Do you work with rural landowners near Exeter?

Yes. Collington Winter provides landscape and ecological advice for rural projects, including farm diversification and proposals involving larger areas of land. We can help consider how development, access, planting and habitat creation can work together within the wider landscape.