Brownfield Housing

Supporting brownfield development from inception to delivery.

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De-risking complex land for homes

Planning strategy for brownfield housing and mixed-use places, from the first appraisal through to post-consent delivery.

We advise developers, landowners and investors on navigating the planning system to deliver homes and mixed-use schemes on brownfield sites.

Our expert team supports development projects of all scales, from inception and feasibility through to securing consent and discharging conditions. With an in-depth knowledge of planning policy and legislation, we de-risk projects by delivering tailored strategies to deliver your project on time.

Inception to delivery Planning support from early appraisal, through consent, to post-approval delivery.
Policy-led Strategies shaped around planning policy, legislation, constraints and opportunity.
Coordinated Clear consultant team coordination and robust planning submission management.
Delivery focused Advice that looks beyond consent to amendments, conditions and implementation.
What we do
Planning support across the brownfield journey

Clear planning advice across the main brownfield housing workstreams.

From early appraisal to post-consent delivery, we group detailed planning inputs into four clear capability areas that help clients make decisions, manage risk and move projects forward.

01
Site strategy and feasibility

Advising on planning prospects from an early stage and developing tailored strategies to optimise planning outcomes.

  • Site appraisals and strategy advice
  • Planning prospects and constraints
  • Clear routes to consent
02
Engagement and coordination

Leading early engagement and coordinating consultant teams to prepare robust, high-quality planning submissions.

  • Pre-application engagement
  • Local authority and consultee liaison
  • Project team coordination
03
Applications and evidence

Preparing persuasive applications and Planning Statements, supported by the evidence needed to unlock complex sites.

  • Planning applications
  • Planning Statements
  • Stakeholder management
04
Appeals and post-consent delivery

Supporting projects through appeal routes, expert witness work, post-approval amendments and discharge of conditions.

  • Appeals and expert witness
  • Post-consent amendments
  • Discharge of conditions
Specialist Nexus capability
Environmental Impact Assessments

For major development proposals, we coordinate EIAs and prepare Environmental Statements as part of a clear, integrated planning strategy.

Coordinate Managing the EIA process and consultant inputs so the evidence base is coherent and robust.
Prepare Preparing Environmental Statements and planning material for major brownfield proposals.
Integrate Aligning environmental evidence with planning strategy, application content and decision-making.
Example outputs
Clear evidence that supports decisions

Brownfield housing projects often need clear evidence, careful explanation and practical visual material.

These output formats help clients, teams and decision-makers understand site constraints, project benefits, delivery issues and the route forward.

Data dashboards

Concise views of site information, constraints, evidence and progress for project teams and stakeholders.

Infographics

Clear visual summaries that explain planning narratives, project benefits and technical information.

Report covers

Professional document sets for planning submissions, supporting statements and major application material.

Charts

Evidence-led charts that support planning need, delivery, constraints and the planning balance.

Maps

Site context, constraints, policy and location mapping to support appraisal and application work.

Client experience
Working with developers and investors

Our brownfield housing experience supports clients across residential, mixed-use and regeneration-led development.

A selection of organisations our team has supported through planning strategy, applications, evidence and delivery-led advice.

Project pathways
From early advice to delivery support

A concise project area for approved brownfield housing examples.

Use these cards to link approved case studies once the separate project content is ready. For now, they are structured around the main stages of the brownfield development journey.

Inception
Brownfield site strategy
Focus Planning prospects, constraints and route to consent.
Services Site appraisal, policy review and strategy advice.
Outcome A clearer planning strategy before commitment.
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Consent
Planning application support
Focus Robust planning submissions for residential and mixed-use schemes.
Services Applications, Planning Statements and EIA coordination.
Outcome Clear evidence and proactive local authority engagement.
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Delivery
Post-consent delivery
Focus Managing amendments, conditions and delivery requirements.
Services Discharge of conditions and post-approval amendments.
Outcome A practical route from consent to implementation.
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Discuss a brownfield site or mixed-use opportunity

Early planning advice can clarify risk, sharpen the brief and identify the evidence needed to support a successful route through the planning system.

Tell us where the site is, what stage it is at and what planning support you need.

Speak to Nexus about planning strategy, applications, appeals, EIA coordination, post-consent amendments or discharge of conditions. We will help you identify the right next step.

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Strategy Site appraisal, policy review and route to consent
Consent Applications, Planning Statements and EIA coordination
Delivery Conditions, amendments and implementation support