Landscape Solutions
That Work — For Planning, People, and Place
who we are
GDL is a landscape solutions company based in West Lothian & central Scotland, serving developers, estate managers, residential and commercial clients.
We provide a full-service approach — covering design, planning documentation, sourcing, project management, construction, and installation — so you can hand over the landscaping aspect of your project with confidence.
What sets us apart is our ability to manage the full process, coordinating every detail from first sketches to final planting. This means less back-and-forth, fewer delays, and landscapes that are not only visually impressive but also built to last.
With a background in high-spec residential and accessibility-focused design, we bring a thoughtful, user-friendly perspective to every site.
Whether you're meeting planning obligations, enhancing property value, or simply looking for a stress-free delivery partner, we make sure the landscape element supports your wider project goals — on time and on budget.
Services
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Planning Application Support
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Biodiversity & Ecological Design
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SUDS-Compatible Landscape Design
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Maintenance-Optimised Design
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Climate-Resilient Planting
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Source, supply and install
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Brand & Corporate Landscape Identity
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Wellbeing & Outdoor Workspace Design
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Green Retrofit for Existing Sites
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Hospitality & Destination Design
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Concept Development & Visualisation
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Concept landscape plans for planning applications
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Planting layouts aligned with policy (BNG, SUDS, etc.)
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Boundary, frontage, and open space design
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Planning visuals and annotated drawings
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Detailed planting plans for costing and construction
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Softworks specifications (soil, planting, maintenance)
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Sequencing and phasing notes for site delivery
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CAD and PDF outputs for contractor use
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Retrofit design for existing or underused landscapes
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Low-maintenance planting strategies for estates
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Greening and access improvements for regeneration sites
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Ongoing design input through pricing and build stages
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Site coordination and softworks snagging support
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Maintenance handover guidance
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Visuals for client, planner, or resident engagement
Why choose us
Choosing GDL Landscape Solutions means partnering with a team that delivers practical, policy-aligned landscape design — grounded in ecological understanding and shaped by the needs of each place. We help developers, contractors, housing providers, and community-led organisations create landscapes that meet planning requirements, support biodiversity, and work in the real world.
Our designs are simple, durable, and site-specific. We prioritise native and climate-adapted planting that strengthens ecological value while keeping maintenance manageable. Whether for a new residential site or a retrofit project, we focus on solutions that support both people and land over time.
We also supply and install what we design, bridging the gap between planning and delivery. This ensures your landscape isn’t just approved — it’s built as intended, with no surprises at handover.
We work well with lean teams, socially focused developers, and those looking for thoughtful, locally responsive landscapes — not just visual appeal. Our service is flexible, clear, and grounded in long-term thinking.
If you’re looking for landscape support that aligns with planning, respects site realities, and adds lasting value to land and community, GDL is ready to help — from concept to completion.
Industries
Housing & Residential Developers
Private and affordable housing developers seeking low-maintenance, compliant soft landscaping for planning approvals and post-construction handover.
Commercial Property
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Logistics parks, business parks, mixed-use developments, and industrial estates requiring planning-ready landscape designs and ESG-aligned outdoor strategies
Retail & Hospitality
Retail parks, hotels, and venues seeking to improve kerb appeal, customer experience, and site function through smart planting, SUDS, or landscape enhancements
Construction & Groundworks Contractors
Contractors looking to deliver external works with the support of flexible planting plans, concept designs, and visual packages that help win bids or support delivery.
Education & Public Sector
Schools, colleges, and public bodies needing biodiversity-friendly, cost-conscious landscape strategies that align with sustainability targets and budget frameworks.
Facilities & Estate Management
Property managers and FM teams responsible for ongoing maintenance and upgrades to existing grounds — from green retrofits to simplified replanting strategies.
Landscape design packages
GDL Landscape Solutions provides flexible, no-fuss landscape design services tailored to small to mid-scale commercial and estate developments across Scotland, with a strong local focus on West Lothian and the Central Belt.
Whether you're working on a logistics site, commercial estate, or new housing development, our service is designed to help you meet planning requirements, enhance site value, and keep long-term maintenance simple.
Need something bespoke? Just ask — we can quote quickly based on your brief or tender spec.
