About us
With over 75 years of delivering high-quality developments, Bellway is the perfect choice for landowners
A wealth of experience and expertise
Bellway Strategic Land comprises qualified specialists with extensive experience of delivering land through the planning system. Having started as a small family business in 1946, Bellway is now split into 20 operating divisions across Great Britain, and our team draws upon deep knowledge of acquiring and delivering land in all areas of the country, ensuring the best outcome for landowners regardless of your location.
Our significant expertise is complemented by our depth of resources. We have substantial funds available to promote your land and secure planning permissions, and our breadth of operation means we can work on a variety of commercial propositions nationwide.
The Team
Madeleine Anderson-Wood
Madeleine joined Bellway in 2019, following eight years working at a Land Promoter based in central London. Her principal focus is strategic land across the southeast of England, sourcing new opportunities and managing various projects through the planning and promotion process in order to maximise value through to disposal. Her key areas are Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Neil Beamsley
BSc (Hons) MCIEEM CEcol
Neil is a Chartered Ecologist with more than 20 years of ecological experience working across a range of sectors including commercial consultancy, local government, NGOs and conservation charities. Neil’s technical knowledge and expertise allow the team to provide forward-thinking and commercially prudent solutions to requirements such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Nutrient Neutrality and protected species mitigation.
Stefan Briddon
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Heading up the Strategic Land team, Stefan performs a Group role with a national remit, advising the PLC Board on all land matters. He has extensive experience in the promotion of strategic land, the acquisition and delivery of housing, and, with ultimate responsibility for strategic land, is directly involved in the portfolio of sites in the North Division.
Richard Burrows
Richard's experience from 30 years in the construction industry includes land identification and site acquisition, planning promotion and managing house building divisions for multiple residential developers. Having been actively involved in the delivery of in excess of 25,000 homes, his knowledge of guiding sites through the planning system is a valuable asset to our landowner partners.
Martyn Earle
BA (Hons) MRTPI AIEMA
A specialist in identifying and delivering strategic land with a proven track record, Martyn brings vast experience as a chartered town planner working in the housebuilding industry. Martyn is responsible for the North Division and works collaboratively with landowners, local planning authorities, and our specialist consultant teams to get the right results for our landowners and the business.
Robert James
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Robert has worked as a Chartered Surveyor within multiple sectors of the property industry and has significant experience delivering major residential, energy, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK as a consultant, promoter, and developer. He uses his project management experience to identify appropriate delivery strategies for complicated and multi-faceted projects.
Eleanor Kibblewhite
BA (Hons) PgDip MRICS
Eleanor completed her graduate training at a major housebuilder before spending two years with a strategic land promoter in London during which time she qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Eleanor joined Bellway in 2021 specialising in acquiring strategic land opportunities throughout East Anglia, Hertfordshire, North London and Buckinghamshire. Alongside acquisition, Eleanor also manages projects for a number of sites within the wider portfolio through the planning and promotion process.
Christy McLean
Christy joined Bellway in 2021 to help identify and acquire sites already with planning permission. Now in the strategic land team, this experience adds valuable knowledge and understanding to ensure planning applications for strategic land are implementable and deliverable, maximising the value of sites for landowners.
Matt Smith
BA (HONS) MA MRTPI
Having worked across the development sector, including in local government, consultancy, and housebuilding, Matt brings 15 years of strategic planning and land acquisition experience to the team. Matt is experienced in working alongside landowners in delivering large-scale residential developments across the country, from initial inception through to final acquisition.
Matt Smith
BA (HONS) MA MRTPI
Senior Strategic Land & Planning Manager
Ben Stacey
BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI
Ben is a highly experienced chartered town planner who specialises in securing option and freehold agreements across the south of England. He is Strategic Land Director for the South Division and heads up the land team, covering five of our regional divisions: Essex, North London, South London, Kent, and Thames Gateway.
Fergus Thomas
BA (Hons) MSc MRTPI
Fergus leads the Central Division, bringing a wealth of experience as a chartered town planner working in the housebuilding industry. A specialist in identifying and delivering strategic land with a proven track record, Fergus works collaboratively with landowners, local planning authorities, and our specialist consultant teams to get the right results for our landowners and the business.
Committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable developments
As a company, we are dedicated to building quality developments that stand the test of time. For over 75 years, we have crafted sustainable, enduring communities that complement the local surroundings and foster a sense of belonging.
Our 5-star status, awarded by the Home Builders Federation based on consistently excellent customer feedback, highlights our commitment to delivering homes that people are proud to live in. When you partner with Bellway, you can be confident that your land will reach its full potential and have a lasting legacy.
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