Unlocking commercial land opportunities
to deliver value
At Wates Commercial & Logistics,
we specialise in industrial, logistics and warehousing developments, while also actively considering land opportunities for data centres, leisure and retail.
Our Experts
About us
We have a growing portfolio of commercial land and are actively seeking new opportunities to support the UK’s rapidly evolving commercial landscape.
Our in-house team of experts manages the entire process — from site identification through to planning consent — ensuring a seamless journey for landowners.
We partner with landowners to secure strategic allocations and planning permissions that deliver best value and are designed to meet the highest sustainability standards, including targeting BREEAM Excellent and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – creating places that leave a lasting legacy.
Why choose Wates Commercial & Logistics
Strong financial backing
As part of the Wates Group we’re entirely self-funded, with no reliance on external financing
Proven expertise
A solid track record in unlocking complex sites combining sustainability, placemaking, and commercial value with a 98% planning success rate
Heritage and reliability
Backed by Wates, a family-owned business with over 127 years of experience and over 15 years in land promotion and development
Established relationships
Strong connections with Councils and Local Planning Authorities
In-house excellence
Our expert team consistently deliver high-quality, viable, and market-led planning consents.
Sustainability commitment
Specialists in BNG and one of the only strategic land promoters in the country which has its very own sustainability strategy.
Early engagement
Building trust through open dialogue with communities and stakeholders and early engagement
Strategic investment
Investing early to accelerate successful planning outcomes and unlock best value for landowners.
Long-term thinking
Navigating complex planning systems with deep insight and a focus on lasting value
We collaborate closely with landowners to unlock the full value of their land, creating market driven and sustainable commercial spaces. Our targeted approach ensures we focus on the right sites for investment.
Examples of our work
Case Studies.
Get in touch to chat about your project
Victoria George-Taylor
Commercial Land Director,
Victoria.George-Taylor@wates.co.uk
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