
Unlocking the value of Section 106 contributions
May 20, 2025
A recent report by the Home Builders Federation estimates that local authorities currently hold over £6bn of unspent Section 106 developer contributions.
Brookbanks welcomes the return of Lee Witts under the new role of Business and Development Director
Following a short hiatus away from the business, Lee re-joins Brookbanks where he had worked since 2013 previously in the role of Technical Director.
In his new role Lee will lead the Company’s business development for current and new clients across all Technical, Commercial, Development Management and Master Developer areas. Lee will work closely with the Environment Team providing strategic leadership across Highways and Transportation, Utilities, Ground, Flood Risk and Drainage, Noise and Air teams for our clients through Plan Promotion to Planning Permissions.
Andrew Thorley, Operations and Executive Director of Brookbanks said:
“Lee is a key recruit for our Company, and will help drive our strategic business plan over the coming years. We are all looking forward to welcoming him back into the team”
Brookbanks was established in 1997 and offers multidisciplinary professional and Master Developer services, focused on the promoters, deliverers and owners of major development, property and infrastructure projects across the UK, driving projects from initial feasibility through planning, implementation and into operation.
A recent report by the Home Builders Federation estimates that local authorities currently hold over £6bn of unspent Section 106 developer contributions.
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