Net Zero – Where are we?
August 12, 2025
Net zero has a guilty reputation for feeling like a vast and often complicated topic. Even so, it remains a topic that the entire global real estate and construction industry are deeply engaged in.
Could on-site SuDS assist your scheme through Nutrient Neutrality requirements?
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.
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Dean Swann
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Podcast Episode – NPPF Updates – What does it mean?
August 7, 2025
Welcome to our first Podcast Episode, hosted by Ben Wakeling, Commercial Director and Jack Lynch, Planning Manager, delving into the the National Planning Policy Framework updates and what it means for the construction industry.
Brookbanks: Built on Trust, Expertise, and a Personal Touch for Over Two Decades
August 6, 2025
In a world where infrastructure and development consultancy is often dominated by large, impersonal firms, Brookbanks stands apart - a company that has quietly built a reputation for reliability, consistency, and deep client relationships over the past 28 years.