What EDLA - Landscape Architects does

EDLA (legal name: Eleanor + Donald Landscape Architects Ltd) is a UK boutique landscape architecture consultancy founded in Canterbury, Kent in 2017 by Eleanor Trenfield and operating as EDLA since April 2022 following Donald Roberts joining as co-director in 2020. The firm delivers strategic landscape planning and design services, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA), Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) integration, expert witness work, planting design, play area design, and Building with Nature accreditation advisory. Its technical stack rests on industry-standard planning and design methodologies augmented by drone photogrammetry for aerial surveys and verified view capture.

The firm's commercial model is project-based professional services delivered on a quotation basis. Clients are acquired primarily through direct engagement, tender participation, and a referral engine that produces a 100% client recommendation rate from satisfaction surveys. Revenue is concentrated in London and the South East of England, with a second office opened in Stratford, London in February 2023 to access the London developer and architectural market.

EDLA's primary customers are property developers and housebuilders (Redrow, Quinn Estates, Ptarmigan Land, Classicus Estates, Medway Preservation and Development), architectural practices seeking landscape design input, local planning authorities requiring LVIA/TVIA support and expert witness testimony, and nonprofit/land-owning organisations such as the Epilepsy Society and the Land Trust. The firm is a registered practice with the Landscape Institute (No. 23660); two team members hold Building with Nature Assessor accreditation; the firm is working towards B Corporation certification; and Donald Roberts' 2024 Fellowship of the Landscape Institute is its most senior professional credential. Operations are run by a team of approximately ten people, including directors, associates, senior and junior landscape architects, a consultant, a graduate, and a practice manager.

Name

EDLA - Landscape Architects

Legal name

Eleanor + Donald Landscape Architects Ltd

Website

https://edla.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EDLA is a UK boutique landscape architecture consultancy delivering strategic landscape planning (LVIA, TVIA, BNG) and design services to property developers, housebuilders, architectural practices, and local authorities across London and the South East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture consultancy
• Landscape planning services
• Landscape design services
• Visual impact assessment
• Biodiversity net gain

Headquarters

HQ city

Canterbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Services: Project-based professional services for landscape planning, landscape design, LVIA/TVIA assessments, expert witness services, public realm strategy, and planting design. Services are delivered directly to developers, architects, local authorities, and landowners on a project-by-project basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDLA is a boutique landscape architecture consultancy that delivers strategic landscape planning and landscape design services for development projects. Core offerings include Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA), Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) design, public realm and play space design, planting design, and expert witness services for planning appeals.

Product overview

EDLA (Eleanor + Donald Landscape Architects) is a landscape architecture consultancy offering strategic landscape planning and landscape design services primarily in London and the South East. The firm provides a comprehensive portfolio including Landscape Planning (LVIA, LVA, TVIA assessments), Landscape Design (detailed planting plans, public realm design), Building with Nature accreditation services, SuDS design integration, play area design, and expert witness services. The practice works with clients on residential developments, commercial projects, country parks, and public realm schemes, with a focus on biodiversity net gain, sustainability, and climate resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Planning Strategic landscape planning and advice services, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA), Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), and expert witness services for planning inquiries and appeals. Targeted at developers, architects, and local authorities seeking planning consent.
• Landscape Design Detailed landscape design services for residential, commercial, and public realm developments, including detailed planting plans, public open space design, and play area design.
• Building with Nature Building with Nature assessment and accreditation services, delivered by team members trained as approved assessors for the BwN awards system.
• Expert Witness Services Landscape expert witness services for planning appeals and inquiries, including presentation training and storytelling roles.
• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) Design Integration of SuDS as multi-use landscape features rather than functional necessities, designed as seasonal amphitheatres, play spaces, and wildlife habitats within development projects.
• Play Area Design Inclusive play space design including natural play elements, creative play areas, and equipment for children of varying abilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% client satisfaction and recommendation rate based on survey results

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kent DesignminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2023EDLA joined Kent Design in May 2023 - a network of cross-sector learning for built environment professionals in Kent and Medway. The network aims to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals working in the built environment sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edla-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/edlalandscape

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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