News & Press
A taste of what’s happening across LUC at the moment.
18 November 2024Have your say on Herefordshire’s trees, hedgerows and woodlands
13 November 2024
12 November 2024Welsh Government approves Twyn Hywel Energy Park
12 November 2024LUC and Sport England working to transform communities through Active Design
Today, LUC joins planners around the world to mark World Town Planning Day, championing the pivotal role of planning in delivering homes and communities that are sustainable, inclusive, and equitable.
8 November 2024
4 November 2024LUC to speak at Future Energy Wales 2024
4 November 2024
29 October 2024Planning success for Roehampton Club’s Indoor Golf Centre
LUC is gearing up for the #30DayMapChallenge, and we can't wait to share what we've been working on! From points to polygons, heatmaps to hand-drawn creations, our team has been exploring a range of themes.
28 October 2024
23 October 2024First power generated by Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm
23 October 2024Garn Fach wind farm gets green light: LUC plays key role in project’s success
18 October 2024Claypits nature reserve featured on BBC's Landward programme
18 October 2024University of Westminster hosts Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate key milestone in Zone29 construction
18 October 2024LUC named finalist in the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024
18 October 2024New LUC study maps pathways to land use support in Scotland
17 October 2024LUC team helps clean up Clevedon Marine Lake
Episode 5 of our Nature Markets Pioneers podcast series is out now. 🎙 In this episode, Douglas McNab, Director of Environmental Planning at LUC, speaks with Debbie Tann MBE and John Durnell from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT).
16 October 2024
16 October 2024Autumn newsletter - LUC's Green Infrastructure work: more than the sum of its parts
15 October 2024The Garden at 120 wins Gold at 2024 London in Bloom Awards
14 October 2024LUC to share insights at UK's largest Employee Ownership conference
9 October 2024Enhancing Green Infrastructure and delivering high-quality placemaking in Wales
7 October 2024LUC sponsors Academy of Urbanism's 'Quality of Life'
4 October 2024Barking and Dagenham Local Plan 2037 adopted: A roadmap for sustainable growth
LUC reveals 20% increase in turnover for 2023
Pro Landscaper3 October 2024
2 October 2024LUC announces 2023 financial results
🎙️ Episode four of the Nature Markets Pioneers Podcast is now available! In this episode, Doug McNab from LUC talks with Amy Coulthard, Director of Operations at EnTrade, about the Bristol Avon Catchment Market. They explore how this project is accelerating nature-based solutions.
26 September 2024
23 September 2024LUC hosts successful stakeholder engagement event in Caernarfon
23 September 2024LUC supports Levita House greening initiative in Camden
Pro Podcaster: Our top eight horticultural picks
Pro Landscaper20 September 2024
19 September 2024LUC completes Phase 3 of ARU Peterborough campus
Which E&S consultants are benefiting from the huge growth in the UK market?
Environment Analyst12 September 2024
11 September 2024🎙️ Episode three of the Nature Markets Pioneers Podcast is live! Join us as we dive into the Wyre Catchment Natural Flood Risk Management Project in North Lancashire. In this episode, Douglas McNab from LUC talks with Daniel Turner, Technical Lead on Land Management and Markets at The Rivers Trust.
10 September 2024
6 September 2024LUC appointed to help Protected Landscape partnerships deliver national environmental targets
5 September 2024LUC completes field surveys for Natural England Agri-Environment Resurvey
5 September 2024LUC exhibits at Scottish Onshore Wind Conference 2024
- 5 September 2024
LUC Edinburgh team supports Water of Leith Conservation Trust for second year
4 September 2024LUC contributes to Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan indicator G1
4 September 2024LUC projects achieve milestone with Contracts for Difference
We're delighted to share that Rebecca Knight, Director of Landscape Planning at LUC, has played a pivotal role in the publication of the Landscape Institute's Notes and Clarifications on the Guidelines on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA3).
2 September 2024
29 August 2024University of Glasgow's Western Campus shortlisted for Learning Places Scotland Award
We're excited to launch episode two of our Nature Markets Pioneers Podcast. 🎙️🌱 In this episode, Douglas McNab from LUC sits down with Nick Heasman, Countryside and Policy Manager at the South Downs National Park Authority.
27 August 2024
21 August 2024LUC appointed to develop Vision & Management Plans for National Trust for Scotland's NNRs
20 August 2024Brighton Royal Pavilion Garden restoration plan approved
🎙️ Introducing the Nature Markets Pioneers Podcast! We're thrilled to launch episode one of our new podcast series. In this episode, Douglas McNab from LUC chats with Glenn Anderson, strategy lead at the Wendling Beck project in Norfolk.
19 August 2024
7 August 2024LUC featured as ‘Office in Focus’ on Landezine
Today, we're excited to release the Green Belt Summit paper, co-authored with No5 Barristers' Chambers and featuring insights from top experts. This comprehensive write-up explores the future of Green Belt policy, balancing development needs with environmental protection.
1 August 2024
1 August 2024Summer newsletter: A new government and new opportunities
29 July 2024LUC ecologist volunteers with Raptor Study Group to ring nestlings
25 July 2024LUC demonstrates commitment to IEMA EIA Quality Mark
22 July 2024Our team has been busy bringing life and vibrancy to the entrance of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. 🌸 This timelapse captures the transformation as we planted a carefully curated selection of drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly blooms. 🐝
19 July 2024
18 July 2024LUC to steer sustainability for Central Bedfordshire's New Local and Transport Plans
16 July 2024LUC joins Regen to strengthen position in renewable energy sector
11 July 2024LUC project at Stanmer Park makes South Downs Design Awards shortlist
10 July 2024Rebecca Knight appointed Chair of National Grid Landscape Enhancement Initiative Panel
9 July 2024Albert Memorial highly commended at CEYH Awards 2024
8 July 2024LUC experts to speak at Landscape Institute Digital Conference
5 July 2024As Pride Month closes, we're excited to share some highlights from the second half of June, showcasing how we celebrated and supported our LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients, friends, and families at LUC. 🌈
4 July 2024
2 July 2024Lake District National Park Design Code highly commended at RTPI North West Awards
28 June 2024
28 June 2024University of Glasgow's Western Campus wins at Scottish Design Awards
Earlier this month, our very own Edward Tarratt took the stage at the Place North West Education Property and PSBA event in Manchester. 🎤 Ed shared valuable insights on education property, with a special focus on the role of landscape in creating vibrant, sustainable, and resilient campuses.
27 June 2024
24 June 2024LUC teams secure planning consent for Rhigos Road solar farm
19 June 2024Green Belt Map
18 June 2024LUC helps Westminster City Council understand their Green Infrastructure
17 June 2024
14 June 2024LUC highly commended for Planning Consultancy of the Year
14 June 2024
7 June 2024LUC proudly sponsors National Landscapes Annual Conference
4 June 2024LUC contributes to Statkraft's Greener Grid Project in Norfolk
3 June 2024
31 May 2024Your say matters: Help shape the future of green spaces in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
30 May 2024LUC appointed to prepare design code for Westmorland and Furness Council
28 May 2024Korean delegation gains insights into UK Green Belt planning with LUC
24 May 2024
23 May 2024University of Glasgow Western Campus honoured with prestigious Pineapples award
Izzy and Imogen from our GIS & Visualisation team were at the Esri UK Annual Conference last week, held at the QEII Centre in London. 🌐 The conference, as Esri puts it, showcased "GIS storytelling, technology demonstrations and customer innovation"!
23 May 2024
22 May 2024Lake District National Park Design Code shortlisted for RTPI North West Award
21 May 2024LUC to host Green Belt Summit with No5 Barristers' Chambers
17 May 2024LUC partners with Planning Futures for CPD event on heritage and development in London
17 May 2024LUC celebrates launch of new National Character Area website
16 May 2024LUC embraces energy innovation at All Energy 2024 in Glasgow
10 May 2024LUC sponsors Award for Best Research and Illustration at Leeds Beckett University End of Year Show
10 May 2024
10 May 2024Scottish Design Awards name University of Glasgow's Western Campus as finalist
9 May 2024Spring newsletter: LUC's long-term visions
Our Scottish Design team recently hosted an Open Studio event, taking advantage of a sunny day outdoors.
9 May 2024Green light for Bradbourne Lakes improvements after council secures National Lottery funding
Sevenoaks District Council7 May 2024
7 May 2024Revitalisation project approved for former Anderson High School site
3 May 2024LUC shortlisted for two prestigious Planning Awards
3 May 2024LUC colleagues and clients enjoy our Glasgow spring social
30 April 2024LUC to sponsor and participate in Education Property & PBSA event
29 April 2024LUC hosts Colne Valley Regional Park inner Green Belt workshop on policy changes and solutions
29 April 2024
25 April 2024Glenmuckloch to Glenglass reinforcement project receives Section 37 consent
23 April 2024LUC to exhibit at ISBA Annual Conference, supporting independent schools
