Background and industry experience

Stephen works in the Worcester office as part of the South West Planning team and is involved with providing advice on planning development opportunities. He advises and assists clients on various aspects of planning development, including General Permitted Development interpretation, submission of planning applications inclusive of planning policy interpretation and local plan representations.

Stephen started his career in planning following his graduation from the University of Worcester with a degree in Physical and Human Geography. Stephen has also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental and Spatial Planning from Birmingham City University.

Stephen joined Fisher German in April 2018 following an eight-year spell with Wychavon District Council where he was responsible for the assessment of a vast array of planning developments.

About me

When did you join Fisher German?
2018

Why did you join Fisher German?
Career progression and development

What has been your favourite project and why?
Farncote Drive house development, brought in to resolve planning refusal and achieved approval at planning committee for the client.

Top pastime?
Football

Best holiday destination?
Sydney, Australia

One item to take to a desert island?
Hat

Who would you like to be stranded in a lift with?
Bob Taylor

Favourite film?
Waterboy