Godfrey-Payton Chartered Surveyors

Utilities

Godfrey Payton has a dedicated team of TELECOMMUNICATIONS specialists based both at our Market Harborough and Warwick offices. These professional staff draw on skills and experience gained from a variety of complimentary backgrounds, enabling us to offer a full range services:-

  • ACQUISITION
  • DESIGN
  • PLANNING
  • ESTATES MANAGEMENT

Acquisition

We understand the operator's requirements to expand networks to facilitate the roll out of 3rd generation services and create additional capacity. Godfrey-Payton offers a reliable acquisition service acquiring sites across the UK on behalf of the leading mobile phone operators.

  • Detailed site find and survey, working closely with the client to identify the most suitable locations within a particular search area.
  • Face to face contact with land owners and Local Planning Authorities.
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation including Landlord and Tennant Act.
  • Comprehensive single lease negotiation with private landlords and public sector landlords.
  • Negotiation of Multi Site Agreements with national land owners.
  • Full understanding of the 10 Commitments and Operators Codes of Best Practice.

Design

Godfrey-Payton has established affiliations with leading design companies and can offer the following services:-

  • Preparation of detailed planning drawings
  • Design Project Management
  • Design of innovative bespoke solutions for planning sensitive areas
  • Certification that sites are ICNIRP compliant and in accordance with British Construction Standards

Planning Services

Obtaining planning consent is probably the most significant hurdle in the site acquisition process. Godfrey-Payton has an enviable track record gaining planning approvals. We offer the following services:

  • Thorough pre-application consultation with LPA, Ward Councillors, Parish Council and local residents as required
  • Planning applications, including detailed supporting submissions
  • Advice on the latest planning guidelines and relevant legislation including Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and General Permitted Development Order 1995
  • Negotiation and discharge of planning conditions
  • Planning Appeals

Estate Management

With a background in commercial property management Godfrey-Payton has a team of qualified professionals available to provide operators with the following services:

  • Rent reviews
  • Lease variations and renewals
  • Valuations
  • Collecting and chasing rents
  • Rating
  • Site share and upgrade negotiations

Godfrey-Payton are also experienced operators within the UTILITIES sectors acting as consultants to both the water and electricity industries.

We are well versed on these sectors needs and offer a wide range of services

  • Wayleaves, easements, access, and accommodation works negotiation
  • Property purchase/sales, valuations, and management
  • Scheduling of conditions
  • Land referencing
  • Compensation settlement
  • Project management

We aim to meet individual client's requirements by providing a thorough service with sound professional advice, based upon the experience we have gained in the industry.

For further information please contact Geoff Wilson.

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