Business Details
28 Years
experience
Chartered Landscape Architects in Yorkshire
2B Landscape Consultancy has been delivering professional landscape architecture services since 1998, combining technical expertise with creative design to address contemporary environmental challenges. Our team of chartered landscape architects specialises in landscape design, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), natural flood management (NFM), and 3D visualisation, working across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. We integrate nature-based solutions to mitigate climate and biodiversity crises, collaborating with architects, planners, engineers, and ecologists to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments.Recognised as the only Landscape Institute Registered Practice in East Yorkshire, we have contributed to industry-standard guidance including LI visualisation protocols and GLVIA 3. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by awards such as the Landscape Institute's 'Volunteer of the Year' and the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service through our flood mitigation initiatives. We maintain transparency through detailed project documentation and client-focused communication, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and community needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Sustainable Drainage
Natural Flood Management
3D Modelling
BIM
Photomontage
Panoramas
Landscape Assessment
Visualisation
Green Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We are chartered members of the Landscape Institute with 25+ years' experience
- Our team co-developed industry-standard visualisation guidance for the Landscape Institute
- We implement nature-based flood management solutions proven in West Wolds communities
- We combine landscape architecture with technical expertise in 3D modelling and BIM
- Our work has received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in environmental projects
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Institute (LI)
What people say
Excellent communication
High quality graphics
Professional approach
Positive feedback
Effective solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that balance human needs with ecological sustainability. We specialise in masterplanning, hard and soft landscape design, and community engagement for residential, commercial, and public sector clients. Our approach integrates green infrastructure principles to deliver climate-resilient spaces that evolve positively over time.
Sustainable Drainage
We implement sustainable drainage systems that manage surface water while enhancing biodiversity and amenity value. Our solutions include permeable paving, rain gardens, and constructed wetlands tailored to site-specific hydrological conditions. These nature-based systems reduce flood risk and improve water quality while creating multifunctional green spaces for communities.
3D Modelling
Our 3D modelling services create accurate representations of proposed developments using BIM and photomontage techniques. These visualisations help stakeholders understand landscape changes through realistic perspectives, supporting planning applications and public consultations. We specialise in renewable energy visualisation for wind, solar, and biomass projects.
Landscape Assessment
We conduct comprehensive landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA) to evaluate development effects on existing environments. Our methodology follows GLVIA 3 guidelines, using zones of theoretical visibility and photographic analysis to inform planning decisions. This includes preparing environmental statements and supporting EIA processes for major projects.
Natural Flood Management
Our NFM solutions use natural processes to reduce flood risk in rural and urban areas. We design features like leaky dams, floodplain restoration, and soil infiltration systems that work with natural hydrology. These measures provide multiple benefits including habitat creation and water quality improvement while protecting communities from extreme weather events.
People
Bill Blackledge
Co-Founder
Chartered landscape architect with 35+ years' experience, specialising in sustainable drainage and green infrastructure. Recipient of Landscape Institute's Volunteer of the Year award and co-founder of West Wolds Slow The Flow flood mitigation initiative.
Elizabeth Blackledge
Co-Founder
Experienced landscape architect focusing on community projects and historic landscapes. Led numerous landscape impact assessments and served as Honorary Secretary for Landscape Institute's Yorkshire+Humber branch. Co-founder of West Wolds Slow The Flow.
Amanda McDermott
Chartered Landscape Architect
Creative landscape architect with expertise in climate action and natural flood management. Founding trustee of Slow The Flow charity and recipient of Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Specialises in landscape character assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Hannah Clark
Landscape Architect
Recent MA graduate with practical experience in community-led design and habitat creation. Founder of North Lincolnshire Woodland Trust and active Girlguiding leader. Specialises in translating academic research into practical landscape solutions.
Johanna Elvidge
Landscape Architect
Technician member of Landscape Institute with specialist skills in sustainable design and renewable energy visualisation. Experienced in CAD instruction and community gardening initiatives. Combines technical expertise with practical implementation knowledge from construction industry background.
Questions
What does a landscape architect do?
Landscape architects design outdoor spaces balancing aesthetics, functionality, and environmental sustainability. We create plans for parks, gardens, urban spaces, and infrastructure projects, considering ecological systems and human needs.
What services do you offer?
We provide landscape design, sustainable drainage systems, natural flood management, 3D visualisation, environmental assessments, and contract management services for residential, commercial, and public sector clients.
How do you address climate change?
We integrate nature-based solutions like SuDS and NFM to mitigate climate impacts. Our designs enhance biodiversity, manage water sustainably, and create resilient landscapes that adapt to changing environmental conditions.
What areas do you work in?
Based in Yorkshire, we work nationally across the UK. Our projects span Yorkshire, Calderdale, North Lincolnshire, and East Riding, with expertise in both rural and urban environments.
How do you involve communities?
We engage communities through workshops, consultations, and collaborative design processes. Our flood mitigation projects in West Wolds demonstrate our commitment to co-creating solutions with local residents and stakeholders.
What makes you different?
As chartered landscape architects with 25+ years' experience, we combine technical expertise with creative design. Our industry leadership in visualisation guidance and award-winning flood management initiatives set us apart.
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