Development Economics
Practical, innovative solutions to complex problems
Our economic development specialists provide clear and robust analysis and insights that identify strategic economic opportunity, make the socio-economic case for development through the statutory planning process, and secure funding for projects through successful business case making.
Casemaking with high-quality and focused economic advice
Economic criteria are often foremost in decision making, whether by government, planning authorities or funding bodies. By clearly demonstrating the rationale and economic effects of development, our team strengthens planning applications and environmental statements. We establish the economic basis for development, regeneration and master planning projects. We support major infrastructure, regeneration and development projects and funding bids across the UK.Securing investment in our communities
Stantec has worked with local authorities on a number of submissions securing almost ?200m in funding through the Levelling Up Fund.Data centres and net zero communities
What value can data centres bring to their host communities—economic growth, jobs, and sustainability? James Donagh, development economics director, joins The SCOPE podcast to share his ideas on how the industry is evolving. Explore the importance of closer collaboration between data centre developers, local authorities, and other interested parties on local development plans. Read More
Our People
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Stephen Cox
Director of Economics and Regeneration
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Debbie Mayes
Development Economics Associate Director
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Robert Beauchamp
Development Economics Associate
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James Donagh
Development Economics Director
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Natalie Lillis
Development Economics Associate
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Gareth Brown
Senior Associate Economist
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Rachel Lever
Development Economics Consultant
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George Whalley
Senior Associate, Economist
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Steven Findlay
Senior Associate, Economist
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Simon Donlon
Associate Economist
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Bren Walters
Graduate Economist
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