Andy has almost 30 years’ experience in the delivery and funding of major regeneration projects. He is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Town Planner with a degree in Real Estate Management and a Masters’ Degree in Civic Design (Town & Regional Planning) from the University of Liverpool.
Prior to AspinallVerdi, Andy previously spent over 20 years working in Strategic Development and Consultancy for several major surveying practices. Since joining AspinallVerdi in 2019, Andy has worked for public sector and developer clients on a wide range of strategic regeneration projects across the North West of England and North Wales.
Some of the sites he has worked on include: the masterplanning of a reimagined Birkenhead Town Centre; appraisals of Central Docks and Festival Gardens in Liverpool; the financial viability of a redevelopment of a cleared site for Fiddlers Ferry Power Station in Warrington; an affordable housing scheme for a Registered Provider on Horrocks Mill in Preston City Centre; and funding support for a large industrial scheme at Northern Gateway in Deeside.
Working alongside planning consultancies, Andy also regularly works on Employment Land Studies and recent commissions have included Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, the city of Liverpool and Hyndburn in Lancashire.
Andy regularly engages with local universities and has recently lectured to Planning students at the University of Liverpool and Real Estate students at Liverpool John Moores University. He also sits on LJMU’s Practice Liaison Panel. In 2024, Andy was delighted to be asked to be one of the judges at NW Insider’s Liverpool Property Awards.
Away from work, Andy is (sadly) no longer an opening batsman or goalkeeper, but maintains sporting interests following the fortunes of Everton FC and Lancashire CCC. During the summer months he can regularly be found with his family on the Anglesey Coast.
Private Developers & House-builders • Landowners • Local Authorities • Combined Authorities • Homes England & Registered Providers
On behalf of Amber Valley, I would like to express grateful thanks to you all, for your hard work and expertise throughout the process and ensuring that we compiled a robust application, providing us with the best possible business case to secure funding for the town.
You have all been very professional and worked with our sometimes challenging set of Consultees and not least myself to provide a timely service and keep the project moving. I know that the changes to the extended project timeline and supplementary requirement to respond to the Covid situation has been protracted and I appreciate you sticking with us and maintaining your service and good humour throughout. Please pass on my thanks to your teams.
Joanne Bamford
Growth & Town Centres Manager
Amber Valley
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council has employed the services of Aspinall Verdi, as lead contractor on two significant contracts that will form part of this evidence base. Specifically, these were a detailed housing market review of Birkenhead and a Whole Plan Viability Review.
All of this work has been to a very high standard, with excellent quality work. I have found the company to be excellent in the execution of all aspects of their contracts.
Aspinall Verdi provided us with information and advice that was at an appropriate level of detail to not only meet the requirement of a planning inquiry, but was also commercially realistic.
I have no hesitation in commending Aspinall Verdi as an Outstanding Small Practice of Chartered Surveyors.
Keith Keeley
Head of Regeneration Strategy
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Aspinall Verdi has provided for us a range of property market, viability and delivery related advice on a succession of our development projects. All this work has been to a very high standard, carefully considered with excellent quality work.
I have found the company to be excellent and exceptionally diligent in the execution of all aspects of their work with us. The Aspinall Verdi staff, with whom I have worked, are extremely thorough, diligent and professional and have tailored their work to the needs of ourselves the client.
The advice provided is also mindful of the evolving sustainability agenda and the social impact of planning and regeneration policy. I have no hesitation in commending Aspinall Verdi as an Outstanding Planning and Development Consultancy.
Mark Kitts
Managing Director
Tawd Valley Developments
Tamworth Borough Council have employed the services of Aspinall Verdi, as lead contractor on two significant contracts over the past 3 years. Specifically these were a viability focused Masterplan on a large Town Centre regeneration site and the completion of a HM Treasury Green Book Compliant business case, for the Future High Street Streets Fund.
In my experience and that of my team I have found Aspinall Verdi to be excellent in the execution of all aspects of their contracts. The output delivered in both of our specific cases was carried out to the highest standard and quality. Aspinall Verdi also provided us with information and advice that was relevant, realistic and commercial and both contracts focused on what was actually deliverable and achievable under the market conditions.
Matt Fletcher
Head of Economic Development and Regeneration
Tamworth Borough Council
Working with Aspinall Verdi provided a good service and high quality technical data. Written material from Aspinall Verdi was good, with a number of addendums of the main assessment required to satisfy the Council as client and the local plan examination inspector in short time.
The Craven Local Plan was adopted in November 2019 and Aspinall Verdi has recently assisted the Council by providing important text on viability and procedures for the consultation draft supplementary planning document on affordable housing. I also oversaw this work.
In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending Aspinall Verdi, as a reliable, conscientious and ‘fit for purpose’ consultancy to provide a very good product on local plan viability assessment and related matters.
David Sykes
Planning Officer
Craven District Council
Working with Aspinall Verdi has been a transformative experience. Their true expertise in site development management coupled with a deep understanding of the local market, made a significant difference in our project. From the initial consultation, then acting as site agent all through to the final execution, their attention to detail, innovative solutions and collaborative support were evident in every step of the way.
They not only helped us maximise the potential of our site but also ensured that the project aligned with our vision. We would highly recommend Aspinall Verdi to anyone seeking a sound professional approach, stakeholder engagement and timely delivery from start to finish on any property planning or development type.
James Bolton
Langho Resale
AspinallVerdi played a pivotal role in this commission, providing a Red Book valuation for our purpose-built schemes, which comprise a mix of cluster rooms with shared communal facilities and self-contained units of varying sizes. Their analysis considered the legal position of each scheme and assessed the impact of various investment scenarios on asset values. In addition, detailed marketing advice was provided, enabling us to make informed decisions that align with our strategic objectives.
AspinallVerdi showed professionalism, the ability to work collaboratively, and delivered to a high standard. The team was approachable, thorough, and highly knowledgeable throughout the process.
I would not hesitate to use AspinallVerdi services again or recommend them for any Red Book valuation, particularly those involving Strategic Asset Management Support.
