Development Associates in Scotland: Supporting Social Housing Delivery

By Kirsty Wells · 13 April 2026

As the Scottish housing sector gears up for a post-election focus on the new More Homes Agency, and how to increase the supply of affordable housing in Scotland, we are growing our local team of Associates to support this growth.

We believe that supporting our clients effectively requires experts with a thorough understanding of the specific policy landscape, regulatory framework, and development environment.

Our growing network of associates ensures we have the right people to turn strategic goals into high-quality homes. Below, we introduce two specialists who bring their expertise to our team.

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Sandra specialises in moving complex housing programmes through the planning system. She bridges the gap between commercial delivery and public sector objectives, ensuring the journey from land acquisition to project completion is efficient while keeping housing associations and local authorities at the heart of the process.

Sandra’s recent work focuses on creating viable, large-scale delivery models. She provides the strategic oversight needed to help Scottish landlords develop sites and manage pre-construction consents with confidence.

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Wendy is a versatile partner for landlords who need practical advice. As part of the ARK team, her recent projects highlight her ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies:

• East Dunbartonshire Council: Housing Options and Open Market Purchase – Wendy led a strategic review of the Council’s Open Market Purchase Scheme to help meet local housing demand. By combining deep-dive market research with workshops involving housing teams and private landlords, she developed the evidence base needed to expand their intermediate housing options.
• Housing Justice: Unlocking Faith-Owned Land – Wendy has been supporting research into faith building and land owners across Scotland and identified key stakeholders to build a bridge between these organisations and the social housing sector.
• Angus Housing Association: Mid-Market Rent Feasibility – Wendy evaluated the business case for activating a dormant subsidiary to provide Mid-Market Rent (MMR) properties. Her work integrated data analysis with market demand research to provide the Board with a clear plan for future investment and tenure mix.

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