Using SuDS to reduce phosphorus in surface water runoff.
CIRIA, in conjunction with Natural England, have released guidance on assessing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems on site for their potential to remove nutrients from development runoff.
Brookbanks, who have been involved in driving this important consideration forward, are now in a position to include this aspect in future Nutrient Assessments.
As we have done for many successful applications this new tool will allow us to maximise the benefits from your development, driving your potential to achieve neutrality and deliver development in Nutrient hit areas of the Country.
On 21 July 2025, the Government’s Independent Water Commission, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, published a landmark report proposing sweeping reforms to the UK’s water sector. With 88 recommendations spanning regulation, infrastructure planning, water quality, and environmental performance, the Cunliffe Review sets the stage for a transformation in how water is managed and governed across England and Wales.
June saw the UK housing market balancing cautious optimism with structural challenges. Government pledges of record social and affordable housing funding, a new National Housing Bank, and planning system reforms offer hope against long-term undersupply. However, planning permissions have hit record lows, Section 106 delays persist, and housebuilders face margin pressures.
In the ever-evolving landscape of UK housing delivery, small and medium-sized housebuilders (SMEs) are increasingly recognised as a vital part of the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament. Their agility, local knowledge and design-led approach bring much-needed diversity to the market.