LAND PROMOTION AND INVESTMENT

Wates developments - Walburton, West Sussex

One of the largest and most experienced land promotion businesses in the sector.

We specialise in private land promotion and delivering valuable planning consents throughout the south of England, the west, and the Midlands. Our success in delivering consents is industry leading at 98% since 2005.

We constantly seek to secure new opportunities in both greenfield and brownfield sites in sustainable locations with potential for development.

RESIDENTIAL LAND

Boosting housing supply is fundamental to the wellbeing of communities everywhere. Our approach in engaging with the community and wider stakeholders has led to year after year of success.

COMMERCIAL LAND

Investment in business is key to driving economic growth. We continue to build our commercial land portfolio and bring forward sustainable places where businesses want to be.

How we work

Our ability to achieve valuable permissions on complex sites remains our fundamental proposition. Here’s what to expect when working with us:

  • Collaboration: Successful relationships are key to our success. We’re passionate about development in collaboration with others including investors, partners and local planning authorities.
  • Engagement: We effectively undertake detailed consultations and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge: Our understanding of the market and deep knowledge of the overall process has repeatedly resulted in successful outcomes for a wide range of land opportunities.
  • Sustainable placemaking: We believe it is critical that the places we create are sustainable for people and the planet in the long-term. We work with stakeholders closely to make sure both local communities and nature will benefit in the plans we develop.

Bringing your vision to life

Our deep-rooted understanding of our markets is matched by the depth and capability of our teams, now 45 strong, making us one of the biggest promoters in the sector.

We appreciate the need to deliver sustainable solutions that add value to schemes and make consents more deliverable. We hold years of experience in creating land sale packages and are expert in negotiations to ensure land transactions are made at a premium in all market conditions.

We are committed to doing what we sway we will do, with trust and integrity. We pride ourselves on maintaining the values of the Wates Group and being truly collaborative with our partners.

Unlocking commercial land potential

Our specialised team excels in procuring sustainable commercial land suitable for logistics and retail warehousing.

We focus on strategic locations to develop sustainable spaces that businesses require to optimise their operations. Our dedicated experts navigate the planning system, securing necessary allocations and consents, ultimately unlocking value for landowners through successful sales.

With a complete understanding of the commercial sector, we identify prime land opportunities tailored to the needs of distribution and retail businesses. We guide projects through the planning process, ensuring market-facing approvals are achieved to meet the latest sector needs.

Our goal is to empower landowners by realising the full potential of their asset through strategic land sales.

Our values

We’re a fourth-generation family business established 1897, grounded by our core values like integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality. Our heritage grants us financial independence, eliminating the need for external funding when acquiring land. This autonomy allows us to adapt with flexibility, meeting the unique needs of individual landowners.

Our deep-seated passion for the land sector stems from a fundamental belief that quality housing and business space and a robust economy are essential pillars of a cohesive society. We’re dedicated to ensuring these kind of quality spaces achieve planning, so they too can help foster community well-being and prosperity.


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LAND development And Investment

Wates developments - Walburton, West Sussex

The leading land and planning teams in the sector.

We have the largest and most experienced teams, specialising in land and planning throughout the south of England, the west and the Midlands with a 98% planning success rate.

Our land team is always on the lookout for strategic greenfield and brownfield land in sustainable locations for commercial and residential development.

COMMERCIAL LAND

Our commercial land business seeks and secures land in sustainable, desirable locations for commercial development and use.

RESIDENTIAL LAND

Our expertise and experience helps us get best value from assets for landowners by securing valuable planning consents in sustainable locations.

How we work

Our ability to achieve valuable permissions on complex sites remains our fundamental proposition. Here’s what to expect when working with us:

  • Collaboration: Successful relationships are key to our success. We’re passionate about development in collaboration with others including investors, partners and local planning authorities.
  • Engagement: We undertake effective, detailed consultations and engagement with local communities and stakeholders, with demonstrable success.
  • Knowledge: Our deep technical knowledge of the overall process has repeatedly resulted in successful negotiation of planning consents for a wide range of sites.
  • Sustainability: We put sustainability at the heart of our schemes and aim to maximise gains for local communities and the environment in the plans we develop.

Unlocking commercial land potential

Our team excels in procuring sustainable commercial land suitable for General Industrial (B2) and Distribution and Storage (B8) purposes.

We focus on strategic locations to develop the spaces that businesses require to optimise their operations. Our dedicated experts navigate the planning system, securing necessary allocations and consents, ultimately unlocking the land’s value for landowners through successful sales.

With a keen understanding of commercial real estate, our team identifies prime land opportunities tailored to the needs of industrial and storage businesses. We guide projects through the planning process, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained to meet market demands. Our ultimate goal is to empower landowners by realising the full potential of their property investments through strategic land sales.

Our values

We’re a fourth-generation family business with a firm foundation in core values like integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality. This heritage grants us financial independence, eliminating the need for external funding when acquiring land. This autonomy allows us to adapt with flexibility, meeting the unique needs of individual landowners.

Our land business is powered by a team of development specialists, entirely focused on obtaining planning consents and driving development projects forward. With a proven track record in securing planning consents, our experts excel in their field, delivering exceptional results.

Our deep-seated passion for the land sector stems from a fundamental belief that quality housing and a robust economy are essential pillars of a cohesive society. We’re dedicated to contributing to these foundations that foster community well-being and prosperity.


Get in touch

To get in touch with us, simply fill in the form below and we’ll get right back to you.