Elevating Value: Planning & Project Management in Action
In today’s development landscape, the ability to unlock value through effective planning and project management has never been more critical. Increasing regulation, complex stakeholder networks, and heightened expectations around sustainability and deliverability mean that every decision, from concept to completion, carries weight.
At Brookbanks, our approach is built on the belief that great projects don’t just happen, they’re strategically engineered through foresight, collaboration, and robust delivery frameworks.
In this webinar, Fran Walker and Jack Lynch explore how our Planning and Project Management teams work together to shape outcomes that not only meet technical and commercial objectives but also stand the test of time for the communities they serve.
The webinar covered:
- The Case Study – Various large residential developments
- The Challenge – Tackling barriers to smooth delivery, collaboration with stakeholders/technical teams and programming development timelines
- Our Approach – How we use our experience to achieve optimum outcomes for our clients
- What Worked – How exactly have we elevated value for clients?
- Lessons Learnt – What has worked – How can we use these lessons on other developments?
What does our Development Management team do?
At the heart of our Development Management service is a commitment to strategic leadership and seamless project delivery. Our expert team provides tailored, flexible solutions that respond to the unique needs of each development, ensuring every project is set up for success from the outset. We manage complex stakeholder relationships and coordinate project programmes with precision, aligning land disposals with overarching development strategies and legal frameworks. Our partnerships with major developers and funders enable us to secure planning consents and bring large-scale schemes to life. From utility coordination and site supervision to technical production, we oversee every detail to maintain momentum and deliver value. As expert thinkers, problem solvers, and value drivers, we bring clarity, confidence, and creativity to every stage of the development journey.
Creating the Conditions for Success
Every successful scheme begins with a strong foundation: early-stage strategy.
Our planning specialists engage from day one to establish a clear, deliverable framework that aligns with both the client’s vision and the realities of policy, infrastructure, and market context.
This proactive approach enables Brookbanks to:
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Anticipate risk before it becomes a constraint.
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Build robust development strategies that integrate land, environment, and infrastructure.
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Ensure that every planning decision contributes to long-term value creation.
As Fran Walker explains, “Planning is about seeing the whole picture early, understanding how each decision affects viability, design, and delivery. It’s where we set the tone for success.”
Project Management that Drives Delivery
Once the strategic framework is in place, our Project Management team ensures that delivery follows with precision and accountability.
Jack Lynch outlines how Brookbanks’ model blends commercial discipline with technical expertise to safeguard programme, cost, and quality. “We manage with intent—translating strategy into tangible outcomes and keeping our clients’ objectives at the centre of every decision,” he says.
Our project managers don’t simply oversee progress; they lead collaboration. By aligning multiple disciplines—engineering, cost, environmental, and structural inputs—we maintain control across every stage while driving collective ownership among all partners involved.
This seamless integration allows Brookbanks to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder schemes on time, on budget, and in full compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
Delivering Tangible Value
At Brookbanks, value creation isn’t just a principle, it’s measurable.
Through intelligent planning, informed risk management, and efficient programme delivery, our integrated teams have achieved over £21 million in verified client savings in recent years.
These savings have been realised through:
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Optimised infrastructure and servicing strategies.
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Efficient sequencing and phasing of delivery.
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Early identification of commercial and technical efficiencies.
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Collaborative problem-solving across the full project lifecycle.
This results in developments that are not only financially stronger but also more sustainable, resilient, and strategically aligned with client and community needs.
The Brookbanks Difference
What distinguishes Brookbanks’ approach is the consistent focus on value elevation, turning insight into measurable impact.
By linking planning and project management from the outset, we enable smarter investment, reduced rework, and stronger delivery outcomes. Our multidisciplinary model means every specialist, from planners to engineers to project managers, works within one coordinated framework, ensuring accountability and alignment at every stage.
Our success in delivering major residential, infrastructure, and mixed-use schemes across the UK demonstrates that integrated thinking isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for the next generation of development.
When planning and project management work hand in hand, value is elevated not by chance, but by design.
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