Fisher German property consultancy’s Newark team to assist Severn Trent Water’s projects in five-year plan

A property consultancy’s Newark team is set to help a major water company secure land for proejcts and guide net-zero initiatives for the next five years.

Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its asset management period eight (AMP8) — the eighth regulatory cycle for UK water companies — five-year plan from 2025 to 2030.

Severn Trent says its plan is focused on developing new sustainable water sources, reducing network leaks, reducing pollution and saving customers money.

Fisher German will support Severn Trent Water to secure the necessary land for projects, advise on planning policies and applications, liaise with landowners, and provide guidance on net-zero initiatives.

James Pegrum, partner at Fisher German, said: “We are delighted to have successfully retendered to work with Severn Trent Water throughout its AMP8 cycle until 2030.

“Having collaborated with Severn Trent for several years, our expert teams have already contributed to some crucial projects, including tailored planning advice to secure the construction of Hanchurch Reservoir near Stoke-on-Trent, and advice on pipeline diversions for HS2.

“We aim to work closely with landowners and occupiers to minimise the impact of these works where they affect private land.

“As we enter AMP8, Severn Trent and the water industry face significant pressure to deliver lasting value for customers while minimising environmental impact. We look forward to helping Severn Trent achieve these goals over the next five years and are confident this will continue our excellent working relationship.”

The work will be led by staff in its Newark office, with additional support from teams across the country.

Fisher German will have worked for Severn Trent Water for 21 years by the end of the contract, having first worked for the company in 2009.

Leo Conway, land and planning business lead at Severn Trent, added: “We’re happy to welcome Fisher German back on to our framework for AMP8, which will include some complex and large-scale projects.

“Fisher German has represented us well in the past and provided good advice across a range of different schemes and we’re pleased that they were successful in tendering to become a part of our land and planning framework.”