Landscape Drawings for Planning Applications

Professional landscape drawings prepared for planning submissions, including roof gardens, courtyards, and constrained urban sites.

We provide clear, compliant landscape plans designed specifically to support planning applications, satisfy local authority requirements, and integrate seamlessly with architectural proposals.


What Are Landscape Drawings for Planning?

Landscape drawings for planning applications are planning-stage design documents required by local authorities to demonstrate how external spaces will be treated as part of a development.

They typically form part of a wider planning pack alongside architectural drawings and are assessed by planners for:

  • Visual quality and amenity

  • Appropriate use of planting and materials

  • Integration with surrounding context

  • Compliance with planning conditions and policies

These drawings are not construction drawings — they are clear, well-considered layouts that communicate intent and competence at planning stage.


When Are Landscape Drawings Required?

Landscape drawings are commonly required for:

  • Planning applications for apartment buildings

  • Developments with roof gardens or terraces

  • Urban sites with 100% site coverage

  • Extensions or redevelopments where external space is affected

  • Applications where planners have requested additional landscape information

If landscaping forms any part of the proposal — even a small area — planners will usually expect it to be shown clearly and professionally.


What We Provide

Our planning-stage landscape service typically includes:

Planning-Stage Landscape Layout

  • Clear layout showing hardscape, planting zones, seating, and circulation

  • Roof garden or terrace zoning where applicable

  • Indicative pergolas, screens, planters, or boundary treatments

Planting Intent (Planning Level)

  • Appropriate plant types for the site (including roof garden conditions)

  • Diagrammatic planting zones (not full nursery schedules)

  • Planting chosen to support visual amenity and planning compliance

Integration with Architectural Drawings

  • Works from supplied AutoCAD or PDF drawings

  • Scaled and formatted to suit planning submission requirements

  • Clean, readable output suitable for inclusion in planning packs

One Round of Minor Revisions

  • Adjustments based on planner feedback or architect comments

  • Keeps the process efficient and contained


What This Service Does Not Include

To keep scope clear and fees controlled, this service does not include:

  • Construction or technical detailing

  • Full planting schedules or specifications

  • Irrigation or drainage design

  • Tender or build-stage documentation

These can be provided later if required, but are not necessary for planning stage.


Typical Fee Range

For most planning-stage landscape drawings, fees are typically:

€1,200 – €1,800 + VAT

Final fees depend on:

  • Site complexity

  • Roof garden size

  • Planning deadlines

  • Level of revision required

We are always clear on scope and fees before starting.


Who This Service Is For

This service is suited to:

  • Architects preparing planning applications

  • Developers and property owners

  • Clients seeking planning permission who require professional landscape input

It is not intended for quick sketches or concept-only visuals.


How the Process Works

  1. Review of architectural drawings and planning context

  2. Preparation of planning-stage landscape layout

  3. Minor revisions if required

  4. Final issue for inclusion with planning submission

Clear, efficient, and aligned with planning timelines.


Get a Fee Proposal

If you require landscape drawings for a planning application, feel free to get in touch with a brief description of the project and planning timeline.

📩 Contact us to discuss your planning-stage landscape requirements.


We work closely with architects and planners to ensure landscape proposals are clear, appropriate, and planning-ready.