Summer/Autumn 2023
White Consultants are not undertaking further new work. Simon White will be continuing independently to focus on, and research, issues relating to climate change and sustainable development. He will give further updates in due...
read more25 years plus one….
We have been busy on landscape sensitivity studies for Bromsgrove and Exeter- places with strong landscape character under intense pressure. Our premium method takes on board the latest guidance alongside our longstanding principles developed over 23 years which are...
read moreWhite Consultants are 25 years old
Big anniversaries are just a round number but they are an excuse to celebrate (which we need) and to thank someone. So thanks to all our wonderful supportive clients and associated consultants. We have remained a small practice as we realise our strength is focussing...
read moreSimon White becomes a Fellow of the Landscape Institute (FLI)
A Fellow of the Landscape Institute (FLI) is the highest form of Chartered membership awarded to its innovators, leaders and ambassadors. The Landscape Institute citation says that Simon is considered a leading specialist on landscape and seascape sensitivity, has...
read moreSuffolk seascape sensitivity
We are delighted to have been commissioned by Suffolk County Council to look at seascape sensitivity to offshore wind energy off the Suffolk coast. This follows on from our offshore energy strategic environmental assessment (OESEA) seascape study and MMO seascape...
read moreSeascape sensitivity national guidance and visual buffer webinars- England and Wales
Managing development of our seas responsibly to provide renewable energy and other services has never been more important. Simon White has given two online webinars on conserving our best seascapes through the EUROPARC Atlantic Isles platform. The first webinar...
read moreClimate change- how do we adapt and mitigate and improve landscape character?
Climate change is likely to have significant direct and indirect impacts on landscape character, quality and local distinctiveness. We have prepared a report for Natural Resources Wales which identifies what adaptation measures may be needed and how these may affect...
read moreThe leading seascape sensitivity consultant in England and Wales?
National projects on seascape and related visual effects have been key themes in the past year or so. Our guidance on seascape sensitivity has just been issued by the Marine Management Organisation. This applies to England’s Marine plan areas and it is hoped it will...
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