Brookbanks is pleased to introduce our new Directors Andrew Wilkinson and Richard Quarry!
Andrew Wilkinson
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Wilkinson has joined Brookbanks’ Land, Development & Communities Group as a Director. With over 25 years of development consultancy experience, Andrew is a seasoned Engineer with a diverse background spanning sectors such as mixed-use, residential, education, healthcare, retail, and commercial. He has worked with both private and public sector clients, consistently demonstrating a client-focused approach to project delivery.
Andrew excels in driving successful outcomes, leveraging his extensive experience in multi-disciplinary project management for property development and infrastructure projects. His expertise includes overseeing technical elements such as flood risk management, transport planning, and infrastructure design, from due diligence through to detailed design and delivery. Additionally, Andrew has a strong track record in coordinating and delivering technical support for masterplans and planning applications, and, where required, providing expert witness and planning appeal support.
The UK’s housing delivery challenge is well-documented. Yet amid the national conversation about planning reform, infrastructure, and build-out rates, one group consistently punches above its weight: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) housebuilders. SMEs are a vital part of the solution, but they face very real and persistent hurdles development strategies.
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.
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.