We recently released a four‑part podcast mini‑series exploring the realities of development due diligence and the growing role of data, expertise and collaboration across the development and planning process.
About the mini‑series
We look at how development decisions are shaped in practice, from planning reform and environmental risk to the limits of data alone, and why expert interpretation remains critical. Across four short episodes, the series focuses on real challenges faced by developers, advisors and legal teams working on complex sites.
Host: Connie Alderson‑Blench, Head of Professional Services, Landmark Information
Guests include:
- Sally Redman, Net Zero Lead, Landmark Information
- Kee Evans, Partner, Foot Anstey
- Teresa Gonzalez‑Rico, Associate Director, Atkins Réalis
Episode overview
- Episode 1: an overview of the current development landscape, including planning reform, market pressures and how data and expertise are influencing early due diligence decisions.
- Episode 2: a deeper look at the role of data in development transactions, where technology adds value, the growing influence of AI, and why information alone has clear limitations without expert interpretation.
- Episode 3: insights from utilities, planning and legal professionals on emerging risks, resourcing challenges, brownfield development and the practical realities facing development projects today.
- Episode 4: the final episode focuses on environmental risk, flood and climate change, engineering solutions, and why identifying constraints early is essential for resilient, deliverable development.
April 2026
