Landscape and Ecological
Management Plans
Plans setting out how landscaped areas and ecological features will be managed and maintained after development, often a condition of your planning permission.
What is a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan?
A Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) sets out the management and maintenance of landscaped areas and ecological features created or retained as part of a development, so they deliver lasting benefit for wildlife.
Our ecologists prepare LEMPs that translate your landscape and ecology strategy into a practical schedule of management prescriptions, responsibilities and monitoring, ready to discharge your planning condition.
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Descriptions and evaluation of features to be managed
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Aims, objectives and targets of management
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Description of the management options and actions
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Work schedule
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Persons or organisations responsible for implementation and monitoring
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Mechanisms of adaptive management
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Other elements stated in your Decision Notice or Planning Condition
Why you need a LEMP
A LEMP is frequently secured as a planning condition to make sure landscape and ecological features are properly managed once development is complete.
Required by the LPA
LEMPs are commonly conditioned on developments with significant landscaping or ecological features.
Habitats that thrive
A clear management regime helps new planting and habitats establish and deliver for wildlife.
No ambiguity
The plan defines who manages what, the schedule of works and how success is measured.
LEMP FAQs
What is a LEMP?
A Landscape and Ecological Management Plan sets out the management of landscaped and ecological features created as part of a development.
How is a LEMP different from an HMMP?
A LEMP focuses on landscape and ecological features and their management; an HMMP focuses specifically on securing and monitoring Biodiversity Net Gain habitats.
Do I need a LEMP?
A LEMP is often required as a planning condition where a development includes significant landscaping or ecological features.
How long does a LEMP run for?
The management period is defined by your planning condition and varies from site to site; we will confirm what applies to your development.
Ready to discuss your project?
Our ecologists will review your site details and respond within one working day with a clear, no-obligation quote.