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Welcome to our News page. Here, you’ll find the latest updates on all things Brookbanks, as well as industry news, guides, expert advice and more. Make sure to check in regularly to stay informed.

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January 22, 2026

Podcast Episode #9: 2025 reflections, a year of change for the planning industry?

As 2025 draws to a close, the planning industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. The latest Brookbanks podcast brings together leading voices from across the sector to reflect on whether this year delivered the transformation promised, and what lies ahead as we move into 2026.
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January 21, 2026

LDC Webinar: Making Policy Work on the Ground

When it comes to large-scale development, policy is the easy part. The real challenge? Turning planning requirements into deliverable masterplans that survive detailed design and actually work on the ground. That was the focus of our recent webinar, where we shared practical insights from the Brightwell Lakes project near Ipswich, a 2,000-home scheme shaped by complex ground conditions, mineral extraction, and sensitive transport corridors.
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January 8, 2026

Podcast Episode #9 Healthcare Development

In this episode of the Brookbanks podcast, Danny Lloyd-Jones and Jack Kenny from Brookbanks join Guy Kippen of Prime Plc to explore the evolving landscape of healthcare development in the UK. Together, they discuss innovative approaches to improving NHS infrastructure and creating better environments for staff and patients.
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January 7, 2026

2025 Summary & Looking Ahead to 2026

2025 was a year of transformation for Brookbanks. From unlocking land to shaping communities, we’ve worked tirelessly to deliver projects that make a real difference. Here’s a look back at what we achieved and a glimpse of what’s ahead.
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December 18, 2025

Podcast Episode #7 – SME Developers – Lifting the Barriers

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) developers in meeting the UK Government’s ambitious target of delivering 1.5 million homes by the end of this Parliament term.
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December 17, 2025

Webinar Summary: Section 106 Contributions: Purpose & Recovery

Section 106 (S106) agreements play a vital role in shaping sustainable communities by ensuring that developments contribute to essential infrastructure and services. However, recent research highlights a growing challenge: billions of pounds in developer contributions remain unspent by local authorities. At Brookbanks, we believe understanding the purpose of these agreements, and how to recover unspent funds, is critical for developers and stakeholders alike.
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December 15, 2025

Building Smarter from the Start

At Brookbanks, we know that time and budget are often the defining factors in any project. That’s why we focus on delivering timely, value-driven outcomes through smarter design strategies.
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December 11, 2025

Engineering in Healthcare – M&E Thought Leadership

Attendance at the IHEEM Healthcare Estates Conference 2025 in Manchester offered critical insights into the evolving landscape of NHS estates management and engineering, with a renewed focus shaped by recent government funding allocations to this sector. The event’s 2025 theme, “Prevention Is Better Than Cure,” resonated across discussions, placing proactive strategic planning, compliance, and innovation at the heart of future estates improvement, particularly regarding net zero commitments and sustainability.
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December 4, 2025

Podcast Episode #6: Industrial Energy Security

In our latest podcast, Grant Vasey, Director for our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group, and Mat Capper, Director of Utilities, delves into one of the most pressing challenges facing UK industry today: Industrial Energy Security.
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December 3, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Technical Detail & Multidisciplinary Approach

In this article, Lee Witts, Group Director for Land, Development and Communities at Brookbanks, shares his thoughts on why high quality technical detail and a genuinely multidisciplinary approach are fundamental to turning planning policy into practical outcomes, protecting value and saving client’s time.
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November 27, 2025

The 2026 Budget: What it means for Housing, Development and UK Growth

Explore how yesterday’s Budget changes the industry landscape for developers, landowners and construction professionals. From tax adjustments to housing and infrastructure priorities, we outline the challenges and positives shaping the sector’s next steps as we move into 2026.
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November 26, 2025

Quick Tips: What’s a frequent post planning delay for civil engineering?

In our latest video, the Brookbanks civil engineering share some quick tips on a question that many developers and stakeholders face: What's a frequent post planning delay for civil engineering?
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