Background and industry experience

James is a chartered town planner working within Fisher German's Strategic Planning Team. James specialises on the promotion of strategic scale development including residential and employment land, including engagement with emerging Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans and the submission of planning applications. James represents a wide range of clients, including landowners, land promotors and housebuilders, for both regional and national firms. James also represents landowners and businesses in safeguarding long term land interests by objecting to designations such as Local Green Space.

James has previously worked for a Leicestershire Local Planning Authority and within a private planning consultancy in Nottingham. James graduated Sheffield Hallam University in 2014, where he obtained a masters degree in Town and Country Planning.

Outside of work, James is a keen follower of F1 and football. James also enjoys walks with his partner Lauren, baby Archie and Shih-Poo Jackson.

About me

When did you join Fisher German?
2018

Best holiday destination?
Mexico

Who would you like to be stranded in a lift with?
James Acaster

Favourite film?
Inception