Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscape Architecture Partner in West Sussex
Established in 2006, Landscape Perspective is an independent landscape architecture practice based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Owned and managed by Ann Rowland, a chartered landscape architect with over 30 years of experience, we are registered with the Landscape Institute. Our practice delivers bespoke environmental and design solutions tailored to the unique needs of developers, construction companies, local authorities, public sector organisations, and private clients. With Director-level expertise, we combine large-practice capabilities with a personalised approach to every project. Our work spans masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessments, town planning submissions, design and access statements, and detailed hard and soft landscape design.We have extensive experience across residential, workplace, retail, education, healthcare, sport and leisure, and public realm sectors. Our portfolio includes projects for prestigious institutions and private estates, demonstrating our ability to handle schemes of all scales. We provide contract administration services and frequently act as expert witnesses at formal hearings and public inquiries. Our commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability ensures every design solution meets both client objectives and environmental standards. This approach has established us as a trusted partner for complex landscape architecture challenges.
Services
Masterplanning
Landscape Assessments
Design Statements
Expert Witness Services
Detailed Landscape Design
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in landscape architecture
- Director-level expertise on every project
- Bespoke solutions for all client types
- Expert witness services available
- Sustainable design focus across all projects
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Institute
Services
Masterplanning
We create comprehensive masterplans integrating landscape architecture with urban design principles. Our approach balances functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability for residential, commercial, and public realm projects. Clients benefit from our expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive development strategies.
Landscape Assessments
Our landscape and visual impact assessments evaluate potential effects of developments on surrounding environments. We produce detailed appraisals supporting planning applications, combining technical analysis with mitigation strategies to address ecological and aesthetic considerations.
Design Statements
We prepare design and access statements demonstrating how proposals meet planning requirements. Our documentation explains design principles, access strategies, and compliance with local policies for successful planning submissions and appeals.
Expert Witness
Our chartered landscape architects provide expert testimony at planning inquiries and hearings. We present technical evidence on landscape matters, supported by detailed assessments and clear communication of design rationale to decision-makers.
Detailed Design
We develop detailed hard and soft landscape designs covering materials, planting, drainage, and construction specifications. Our technical packages ensure accurate implementation of design visions across both private and public sector projects.
People
Ann Rowland
Director
BA BLD CMLI qualified with 30+ years' experience. Former Director at Broadway Malyan Landscape, managing teams of 30+ landscape architects. Specialises in health, education, and commercial developments while maintaining active involvement in Landscape Institute initiatives.
Questions
What sectors do Landscape Perspective specialise in?
We work across residential, workplace, retail, education, healthcare, sport and leisure, and public realm sectors with experience in both private and public sector projects.
Can they handle large-scale developments?
Yes, our portfolio includes corporate and commercial developments alongside smaller private commissions, demonstrating capability across all project scales.
Do they provide planning support services?
We prepare design and access statements, handle planning appeals, and act as expert witnesses at formal hearings and public inquiries.
What qualifications do their team hold?
Our Director Ann Rowland is a chartered landscape architect with the Landscape Institute, holding degrees from Lancaster and Manchester Universities.
Are they registered with professional bodies?
Yes, we are registered with the Landscape Institute, the UK's leading professional body for landscape architects.
How do they ensure sustainable design?
Our approach integrates environmental considerations throughout the design process, creating solutions that balance functionality with ecological responsibility.
