Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Landscape & Arboricultural Consultancy in Wolverhampton
Established in 1982, Bea Landscape Design has built a reputation as a trusted landscape architectural and arboricultural consultancy with over 35 years of expertise. As a registered practice with the Landscape Institute, we deliver comprehensive services from project inception to completion, supported by a team of professionally qualified staff. Our in-house capabilities span landscape and urban design, arboriculture, and expert witness services at planning appeals, ensuring technical excellence across sectors. We maintain rigorous quality assurance standards, with all documentation signed off at director level, and assign dedicated project contacts for seamless client collaboration.Our commitment to innovation and technical soundness enables us to manage projects of all scales, from small residential schemes to large-scale developments in sensitive historic landscapes. With BIM Level 2 compliant digital workflows and Arboricultural Association-certified consultants, we provide solutions that balance environmental stewardship with practical client needs. Our portfolio demonstrates consistent delivery of projects within budget and programme, reflecting our focus on client satisfaction and professional integrity.
Services
Landscape Design
Arboriculture
Urban Design
Landscape Assessment
Expert Witness
Project Management
Tree Surveys
Visualisations
Historic Landscapes
Environmental Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in landscape architecture
- Our practice is registered with the Landscape Institute
- We employ Arboricultural Association-certified consultants
- All designs are BIM Level 2 compliant
- We assign dedicated project contacts for client support
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Institute
- Arboricultural Association
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates functional, aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to client needs. We specialise in schemes from small residential gardens to large-scale commercial developments. Using BIM-compliant software, we deliver detailed plans that integrate sustainability with practical usage requirements.
Arboriculture
Our certified arboriculturists provide comprehensive tree management services including BS5837-compliant surveys, risk assessments, and TPO applications. We offer expert advice on tree preservation and integration within development projects, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Urban Design
We create cohesive urban environments through masterplanning and detailed design of public spaces. Our approach balances functionality with visual appeal, addressing movement patterns, accessibility, and environmental considerations in both new developments and regeneration projects.
Landscape Assessment
Our landscape assessment service evaluates existing conditions to inform development proposals. This includes visual impact assessments, ecological surveys, and heritage landscape analysis, providing critical data for planning applications and environmental statements.
Expert Witness
We provide expert testimony at planning appeals and legal proceedings, drawing on our extensive technical knowledge. Our reports and evidence address landscape and arboricultural matters, supporting clients through complex planning challenges with authoritative, court-ready documentation.
People
Thomas Grantham-Wright
Director
BA (Hons), Dip LA, CMLI, Cert. Arb. With 20+ years in landscape architecture, Thomas specialises in complex urban regeneration projects. He leads design teams in creating sustainable public spaces that enhance community environments.
Edmund Hobday
Director
BA(Hons), BLA, CMLI, Dip.Arb(L4). Edmund focuses on arboricultural consultancy and heritage landscape projects. His expertise in tree preservation and historic garden restoration ensures sensitive development of protected sites.
Dan Rudge
Senior Landscape Architect
BA (Hons), Dip LA, CMLI. Dan manages multidisciplinary teams on large-scale commercial developments. His experience spans from initial concept design through to construction phase support, ensuring design intent is maintained.
David Ponton
Landscape Architect
NDH, BA (Hons), Dip LA. David specialises in residential scheme design and BIM implementation. He produces detailed construction drawings using Keyscape Landcadd and other digital tools to ensure technical precision.
Lauren Dutton
Graduate Landscape Architect
BA (Hons). As a graduate member, Lauren contributes to design teams while completing professional qualifications. She focuses on visualisation techniques and community engagement processes for public realm projects.
Questions
What areas do you cover for landscape projects?
We operate nationwide across the UK, with particular expertise in the West Midlands region. Our portfolio includes projects in urban centres, rural landscapes, and protected heritage sites.
Are you qualified to provide expert tree assessments?
Yes, our team includes Arboricultural Association-certified consultants who conduct BS5837-compliant surveys, tree risk assessments, and Tree Preservation Order applications.
How do you ensure project quality control?
All our drawings and documents undergo director-level sign-off through our office quality assurance system. We assign dedicated project contacts to maintain consistency throughout each commission.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, education, and historic landscape sectors, with particular experience in environmentally sensitive and protected sites.
How do you handle planning appeals?
Our expert witness service provides authoritative testimony and documentation for planning appeals, drawing on our Landscape Institute-registered team's extensive technical knowledge.
