Mark Craig is the Managing Director for our Wates Construction South business. Having worked for us since 1998, he has brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the construction sector.

We’re proud to have picked up multiple awards at the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Awards at Hilton Bankside, recognising our work delivering world-class environments for research, teaching and collaboration.

At HMP Lewes, the latest Reimagining Talent cohort has completed a five week programme designed to support people as they prepare for employment after release.

In Surrey, a disused house owned by HMP Send but not within the wire, has been given a new purpose that goes far beyond bricks and mortar.

In response to feedback from local residents and councillors, Wates Developments secured neighbouring land to enable a different vehicular access route and help unlock a higher level of investment in local facilities.

Our Construction South business has officially begun work on a new teaching facility at Isle of Wight College, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony attended by project partners, education leaders and local dignitaries.

Proposals for up to 200 new homes at Foxhole Farm, Bolney, and 79 new homes in Billingshurst, have moved a step closer.

We’ve secured planning permission to deliver up to 248 new homes in Guildford town centre, through the redevelopment of Guildford Park Road car park.

Horsham District Council has approved plans submitted by Wates Developments for up to 45 new homes in Small Dole.

Driving up the energy efficiency of social homes can help tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. From reducing carbon emissions and driving down energy bills to supporting better health outcomes by eradicating damp and mould, the work delivers warmer homes that are cheaper to heat.

Plans submitted by our Developments business for new homes and a community hub in Bolney have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.

The next chapter of Gorse Ride is underway, with Phase 2a nearing completion and Phase 2b breaking ground.

Wivelsfield Green is a sustainable development of 45 new homes, (including 40% affordable), in Lewes – a thriving part of East Sussex, where there is chronic shortfall in housing land supply.

LPA: Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM).

Size: 50 acres.

New Homes: 455 (180 a ordable).

Biodiversity Net Gain: 30.69%

County: Kent.

LPA: Ashford Borough Council.

Size: 60 acres, with 78% open space.

New Homes: 141 (70 affordable).

Delivering low-carbon homes through joint venture partnership.Infrastructure Funding: Investment to improve, upgrade and create local transport and social infrastructure, to benefi t the wider Buckingham community.

New homes for Eastbourne and Wealden:
Creating a sustainable and inclusive community

New homes for Eastbourne and Wealden:
Creating a sustainable and inclusive community