We deliver comprehensive geological and geo‑environmental services, supporting development projects from initial feasibility and land acquisition through to planning approval and delivery.
Supporting housing developers
Geological Services
Our services include
Mineral and waste safeguarding
• Mineral Resource Assessments (MRAs)
• Review of Mineral Planning Policy and safeguarding constraints
• Advice on mineral sterilisation, prior extraction and planning risk
• Liaison with Mineral Planning Authorities
Geo-environmental Assessments
• Phase 1 desk study and geo‑environmental risk assessment
• Phase 2 Site Investigation design and delivery
• Coal mining Risk Assessments
Ground Investigation
• Ground investigation scoping, development and management
• Trial pits, window sampling, and rotary drilling (superficial and bedrock)
• Full management of the ground investigation project
Specialist mineral rights advice
• Expert guidance on mineral rights, Land Registry Title constraints, and development implications
• Support and negotiation during option agreements and land transactions
• Clear, practical advice aimed at minimising risks to programme, legal and planning processes
• Mineral rights review as a key component of land acquisition due diligence
For more information, contact a member of our team:
Tom Giddings
Head of Geological Services
01530 442897
tom.giddings@fishergerman.co.uk
Ashby de la Zouch
Ashford
Banbury
Bedford
Birmingham
Bury
St Edmunds
Chester
Cwmbran
Doncaster
Exeter
Glasgow
Hereford
Hungerford
Knutsford
Liverpool
London
Manchester
Market
Harborough
Newark
Stafford
Worcester
Ross
01905 967089
ross.smith@fishergerman.co.uk