Utilities & Infrastructure
A forward thinking, personal and professional service designed to achieve the best results for our clients Utilities & Infrastructure
We manage in excess of
2,500km
We manage in excess of
Fast Facts
5,000km of pipelines
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We work with pipelines that reach
100 BAR
and pump 10 tonnes a minute – that pressure could fill a road tanker in 3 minutes
We act as the single point of contact (on behalf of utility companies) for
15,190 landowners and occupiers
of fibre optic infrastructure
We have been acting for utility companies for over
We receive over
2.5 million enquiries per year into LSBUD on behalf of over 70 asset owners
125 years We have submitted 53 planning applications and lawful development certificates over the last 12 months for infrastructure clients. We have achieved
100% 96% success rate
of clients say they would use us again
We provide a comprehensive range of professional utilities & infrastructure services Infrastructure services We provide you with clear and simple advice across specialist property related management and project services. We understand the unique requirements of this sector through diverse experience together with thorough understanding of the relevant legislation. Over 125 years’ experience in the UK utility and infrastructure sector Consultancy services
Management and maintenance GIS LSBUD (LinesearchbeforeUdig)
Innovation We provide you with a highly efficient service and excellent value for money as a result of a market leading innovative approach. Dedicated, professional GIS and mapping team PRS and LinePortal offer bespoke database and mapping solutions Secure online access to utilities systems Live reporting Holds data for over 15,000 landowners and occupiers linked to 25,000 polygons
Project management New cable installation, Scotland/ North of England
LSBUD LSBUD (LinesearchbeforeUdig) is a free-to-use safe digging service that any individual can use to instantly check their works against over 70 owners’ (“Members”) utility assets. These assets include underground and overhead pipelines and cables in the electricity, gas, high pressure fuel/oil, heating, water and fibre optic networks Over 2.5 million enquiries per annum
o enable our clients to meet their T connectivity requirements, we have unrivalled experience of highly effective project management across numerous examples. 800km of new fibre optic cables 180 site visits and access routes
Asset management Oil pipeline management across England and Wales We have a dedicated and experienced team to meet the ever-changing challenges and responsibilities which we have faced. Our team deals with all aspects of infrastructure management including:
Utilities & infrastructure mapping & GIS The GIS team created databases of parcel information, capturing interests in the lead up to the creation of a Book of Reference and land plans for a DCO submission. Plans to support the projects Data collection for field work Layers system used to view information gathered over WebGIS and linked to a database Book of Reference and associated land plans created automatically ArcGIS to create clear, concise and very detailed land plans
More than 5,000km of buried high pressure pipeline Maintenance support on approximately 1300km of pipeline Assessing over 1,250 LSBUD zone of interest hits per month Liaising with third parties regarding works near the pipeline without damage to the asset Negotiating protection works for large scale projects Licensing services and structures within the easement.
Access & rights Birmingham Resilience Project A significant land referencing project to enable the land purchase for the client to ensure they meet their objectives. 26km of new water main from Stourport to Frankley Land referencing, consultation, notice serving, compensation Land acquisition for break pressure tank
For more information on our services, or any of the featured case studies, please contact us. A list of key contacts is provided overleaf.
Planning Specialist planning advisers with knowledge and expertise working within the different Acts relating specifically to utility and infrastructure companies. Development Consent Order specialists Advice on projects across the country
Secure the timely and cost-effective solutions General Permitted Development Order 2015 experts
DCO/CPO Working with different clients we have been successfully involved with a number of both DCO and CPO applications. Public inquiries and hearings Statutory notifications and Valuation and expert witness responses
Specialist planning Elan Valley Aqueduct (EVA) rehabilitation 115Km long aqueduct transporting water Three new tunnel sections at Bleddfa, Knighton and Nantmel bypass existing sections of the aqueduct 3m tunnel diameters
Development consent order: Kent Advising the client through the DCO process and gaining consent, allowing the works to commence within the programme timetable.
Negotiating associated local network alterations
National Grid’s first significant DCO consent to build a new overhead line 20km, 60 pylon route Land referencing, land owner liaison and consultation, compensation matters Representation at hearings
Compensation
Landlord & tenant
Acting for utility and infrastructure companies in negotiating and agreeing compensation for a variety of projects.
Ranging across the different utility providers we are able to provide advice for both landlord and tenant issues including:
Knowledge of appropriate legislations Experience across various utilities
National coverage Valuation specialists
Electricity Act Acting for both National Grid and Distribution Network Operators in a range of aspects including injurious affection, maintenance and operation of equipment all within with the relevant legal parameters.
Rent reviews Lease renewals (inside or outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954) Lease due diligence on the acquisition and disposal of leasehold interests
Replacement of 400kV electricity cables along 308 pylons Affecting approximately 200 landowners Producing plans for access and working areas Agreeing accommodation works Mitigating potential disturbances with occupiers, including relocation of businesses and livestock
Negotiating and agreeing new wayleave agreements Reinstatement works and compensation claims with agents and occupiers All within the project programme and budget
South East rent reviews rovided expert witness report for P two leasehold rent reviews. Cost saving for client Large database of comparable evidence
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Ashby de la Zouch
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Banbury
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Bedford
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Birmingham
5
Canterbury
6
Chester
7
Cwmbran
8
Doncaster
9
Exeter
10
Glasgow
11
Head Office
12
Hereford
13
High Wycombe
14
Hungerford
10
19
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21 8 15
15
Knutsford
16
London
17
Market Harborough
18
Newark
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22
1 11 17
4 25 12
19
Newcastle
20
Richmond
24
7 14
21
Rossendale
22
Stafford
23
Southampton
24
Thame
25
Worcester
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13
16 5
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Giles Lister – National
Clare Phillipson – National
Head of Utilities & Infrastructure
Regional Managing Partner
01227 477870
01530 410813
giles.lister@fishergerman.co.uk
clare.phillipson@fishergerman.co.uk
Adrian Webb – National
Seb Kingsley – National
Partner
Partner
01530 410817
01530 410800
adrian.webb@fishergerman.co.uk
seb.kingsley@fishergerman.co.uk
George Simpson – North West
Matthew Willoughby – North East
Partner
Associate Director
01785 273995
01636 642513
george.simpson@fishergerman.co.uk
matthew.willoughby@fishergerman.co.uk
Robin Eyles – East Midlands
Ruth Ofield – South Central
Partner
Associate Director
01858 411237
01295 228771
robin.eyles@fishergerman.co.uk
ruth.ofield@fishergerman.co.uk
Matthew Hodgetts – West Midlands
Richard Broome – LSBUD
Partner
Head of Infrastructure Services
01905 459432
02476 796561
matthew.hodgetts@fishergerman.co.uk
richard.broome@fishergerman.co.uk
Your key contacts and where to find us: We are a national team of property professionals, chartered surveyors, planners, estate agents, utility project managers and sustainable energy experts – all working for you. With close to 600 people operating from 25 offices, Fisher German has unrivalled experience in identifying and developing business opportunities for our clients.
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