Unlocking Potential: The Brookbanks Approach to Smarter Development
At Brookbanks, we go beyond delivering technical, commercial, and project services - we unlock the full potential of every development. Our mission is to create tangible value by combining deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a unified approach that makes every stage of the development process smoother, smarter, and more efficient.
We view each project as an opportunity to build better, move faster, and deliver greater value. Whether it’s refining infrastructure to save millions, streamlining processes to keep projects on track, or rethinking planning strategies to unlock new revenue streams, we bring the insight and experience needed to make it happen.
A Vision Beyond the Conventional
Our focus extends beyond simply getting the job done. We look past the obvious, explore new possibilities, and find ways to elevate outcomes at every stage. Our goal is simple: to ensure every project is delivered in the smartest, most efficient, and commercially sound way possible.
What Sets Us Apart:
Brookbanks operates differently from traditional consultancies in three key ways:
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Integration
Everything we do is in-house. This means no disjointed teams or conflicting advice—just a single, joined-up approach from start to finish.
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Value Elevation
We don’t just deliver services. We identify efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve revenue outcomes, ensuring our clients receive maximum value at every stage.
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Trust and Ownership
The senior professionals you meet at the beginning of a project remain involved through to the end. We take full responsibility, act as an extension of your team, and are committed to the success of your development.
Powered by Data and Innovation:
We leverage real-world data, cutting-edge digital tools, and industry expertise to find the smartest path forward. Our GIS-based land assessment suite enables rapid identification of viable development sites. Our industry-leading cost database supports accurate early-stage cost planning, helping to reduce financial risk. Additionally, our in-house developed Nutrient Neutrality Calculator has become a national benchmark for managing environmental compliance.
At Brookbanks, we don’t use technology for the sake of it – we use it to work faster, make better decisions, and reduce risk for our clients.
Our Services...
A-Z of Services
Civil Engineering Group
Our dedicated Civil Engineering and Infrastructure teams are trusted designers and deliverers of major developments including new towns, major urban extens...
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Development Management Group
We are one of the UK's leading partners to blue chip developers, funders and land promoters. From securing planning consents for major house building schem...
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Land, Development and Communities Group
Our Land, Development and Communities Group (LDC) has built an enviable reputation across our industry as leading providers of a variety of services with t...
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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group
Our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group has a renowned team of award-winning, energy-centric building services specialists.
We are a creative te...
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Our work on the Development Cycle
Our services are available for specific stages of a project or for a projects' entire lifecycle – it all comes down to what you need and when. We are adapt...
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Structural Engineering Group
Our Structural Engineering Group can trace its origins back to its formation in 1984. From the outset it quickly gained a reputation for producing practica...
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Delivering EV Charging Infrastructure: Helping Developments Meet Today’s Demands and Tomorrow’s Expectations
February 25, 2026
At Brookbanks, we know EV charging becomes far more manageable when it’s approached as part of a wider development picture rather than an isolated task. Rising regulatory demands, limited capacity, cost pressures and the realities of underground or enclosed parking all interact in ways that can affect programme, viability and long‑term performance. This article looks at the recurring challenges we see across residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects and the practical steps that help developments meet Part S requirements, manage grid limitations, integrate load‑balancing and smart‑charging systems, and plan for solar PV and battery storage. The aim is to provide clear, grounded insight that helps teams design EV strategies that genuinely stand up to modern development demands.
Our February 2026 Newsletter
February 23, 2026
Welcome to our February 2026 newsletter. In this issue, we will be sharing what’s been happening over the past month, including our two new podcasts highlighting the common pitfalls around S278 and S38 highway approvals, and what the Planning & Infrastructure Bill means for developers in England and Wales, with special guest Mark Harris from HBF Wales. We’re also looking back on our latest article, which explored how unspent S106 and CIL funds create opportunities to review, challenge and optimise legacy obligations, and why combining planning expertise with commercial insight is key to unlocking value. Plus, we are rounding off by showcasing one of our team's achievements.
Brookbanks Webinar: De-risking Infrastructure Design
February 18, 2026
Earlier this month, we hosted a lunch-time webinar exploring how infrastructure design can be strengthened well before construction begins. Led by our Civil Engineering specialists Ryan Meade and Toby Crayden, the conversation focused on the practical steps that help to reduce uncertainty and make the transition from design to delivery smoother and more predictable. Their session looked at the real‑world challenges that commonly appear between early drawings and activity on site. Ryan and Toby shared their experience of how early awareness, clearer coordination and the right conversations at the right time can make a measurable difference to project outcomes.