Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Solutions in Edinburgh
Established in 2010 by Victoria Louise Mack, VLM Landscape Design is a professional landscape architecture practice based in Edinburgh. Our expertise spans landscape and urban design, masterplanning, and environmental impact assessments, serving both public and private sector clients. With over 16 years of professional experience, including roles at Farningham McCreadie Partnership and White Young Green, we deliver tailored solutions for projects ranging from small-scale residential developments to large renewable energy schemes. Our approach prioritises contextual analysis to create sustainable, place-sensitive designs that meet planning requirements.We collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining direct client relationships to ensure quality from concept to completion. Our portfolio includes landscape visual impact assessments for wind farms, solar energy sites, and detailed design proposals for student accommodation. We specialise in producing development framework diagrams, design and access statements, and management plans, adhering to rigorous professional standards. Our commitment to integrating ecological and aesthetic considerations has solidified our reputation as trusted advisors in landscape planning.
Services
Landscape Design
Masterplanning
Landscape Assessment
Design & Access Statements
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 16 years of experience in landscape architecture and planning
- Our team holds dual qualifications in architecture and landscape design
- We specialise in complex environmental impact assessments for renewable energy projects
- Our approach integrates detailed site analysis with sustainable design principles
- We maintain direct client collaboration from project briefing to completion
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Landscape Institute
Services
Landscape Design
We create tailored hard and soft landscape designs for residential developments, student accommodation, and renewable energy sites. Our process integrates ecological considerations with functional requirements, producing detailed construction drawings and specifications. Our expertise ensures compliance with planning conditions while enhancing site-specific character.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services develop strategic frameworks for settlement growth and urban expansion. We produce concept masterplans, landscape frameworks, and open space strategies that guide sustainable development while maintaining environmental harmony across various project scales.
Landscape Assessment
We conduct comprehensive Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) for wind farms, solar energy sites, and housing developments. Our evaluations inform planning applications by quantifying potential effects on landscape character and visual amenity, supporting evidence-based decision-making.
Design Statements
We prepare Design and Access Statements that articulate the design vision, site context analysis, and access strategies for planning applications. These documents demonstrate compliance with planning policies and address specific site constraints and opportunities.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services oversee implementation of landscape designs through construction phases. We provide site supervision, quality control, and maintenance planning to ensure design intent is realised while meeting technical and regulatory standards.
People
Victoria Louise Mack
Director
Victoria is a chartered landscape architect with dual qualifications in architecture and landscape design. She has 16 years' experience leading projects ranging from wind farm assessments to urban masterplans, previously working with firms like Farningham McCreadie Partnership.
Questions
What areas do you cover for landscape projects?
We operate across Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire, North/South Lanarkshire, and the Scottish Borders, handling both urban and rural developments.
Do you handle renewable energy project assessments?
Yes, we specialise in landscape assessments for wind farms and solar energy sites, including detailed visual impact analyses.
Can you assist with planning applications?
We prepare comprehensive Design and Access Statements, landscape frameworks, and supporting documentation for planning submissions.
What experience do you have with residential developments?
We create tailored landscape designs for single dwellings to large-scale housing schemes, including student accommodation and boundary treatments.
How do you ensure sustainable design outcomes?
Our approach prioritises contextual analysis to create environmentally sensitive solutions that integrate with existing landscape character.
