Acquisition, consents and compensation
At DM, we act as a specialist bridge between developers, landowners, regulators and communities. Our role is to move the project from concept to cons…
Electricity distribution & transmission
Land surveying and assembly, environment and planning, and stakeholder engagement services
We’re at the forefront of the ‘Great Grid Upgrade’ to help the UK reach its Net Zero goals. We partner with our clients so they can deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective infrastructure projects, ensuring operational goals are met.
Networks need to modernise to accommodate renewable energy integration, smart technologies and increased demand. This means that transmission and distribution operators face significant technical, regulatory and financial challenges.Â
Our expert services provide a comprehensive approach resulting in meticulous project execution. DM’s clients benefit from appointing a single consultancy to deliver environment and planning expertise, land and property services, geomatics and stakeholder engagement.
By 2050, the UK is expected to consume twice as much energy as it does today. With government targets to cut carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2050, alongside the growing need for energy security in a rapidly evolving world, resilient networks are essential. With more than 20 years of experience supporting network operators, we’re proud to play a role in delivering that future.
Matthew Ducker
Director
Sector-specific services
- Land assembly via NSIPs and CPO/TCPAÂ Â
- Advising on and obtaining Section 37 consents Â
- Necessary wayleave applications (existing and new assets)Â
- Injurious affection claims handling (existing and new assets)Â
- Lease advisory and rent reviewsÂ
- Land acquisition and valuation / market appraisal adviceÂ
- ESQCR / overhead line refurbishment / network improvement – coordinating and managing access with landowners and occupiersÂ
- AONB undergroundingsÂ
- Wayleave reviewsÂ
- Land / asset terriersÂ
- Damages / loss claim reviewÂ
- Inspection of landÂ
- New connectionsÂ
- Advising on land rights and protective provisionsÂ
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
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Ecology services
Specialist ecological consultants, we undertake ecological assessments, habitat surveys, and biodiversity net gain assessments within the UK and Irel… -
Land surveying
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Liaison services
Expert agricultural liaison and impact management
Our sector specialists
Environment & Planning
MRTPI MIEMA
Rory Hollings
Principal Environmental PlannerSpecialising in the power industry, with particular focus in planning and environmental consents, EIA and exercising PD rights
Geomatics
AssocRICS
Victoria Sherwin
Associate Land ReferencerSpecialising in technical expertise for land referencing and land consents for NSIP schemes in power generation, networks and T&I
Land & Property
MRICS
Max Devine
Associate Surveyor Specialising in land consenting for gas and electricity distribution networks
Stakeholder Engagement
Beth Motley
Engagement LeadSpecialising in strategic communications, engagement, and consultation campaigns for U&I projects
