Bellway strengthens Manchester land team

Housebuilder Bellway has appointed Patrick Swallow as strategic land and planning manager for its Manchester region.

Patrick joined the business in May and is based at the regional head office in Warrington. 

He brings three-and-a-half years of experience in the housebuilding sector, having worked across both planning and land teams.

Originally from Macclesfield, Patrick began his career in land and planning in nearby Congleton after completing degrees in marketing and management and planning at Newcastle University.

In his new role, he will support Bellway’s strategic land and planning activities across the Manchester region as the housebuilder continues to grow its development pipeline.

Patrick said: “Experience in both land and planning has proved invaluable in helping me settle quickly into my new position and develop a clear understanding of the complex process of land acquisition through to planning determination.

“In my current role, I am focused on identifying and securing new strategic land opportunities to strengthen the divisional pipeline. 

“While Bellway’s strategic land function is headquartered in Newcastle, my role is one of a small number based within a regional office, allowing me to maintain a strong on-the-ground presence.

“The position extends beyond acquisition – I am also responsible for promoting sites through the planning process, including managing applications and supporting them through to determination. 

“This broader involvement provides a continuity, ensuring that the sites I help to secure are progressed and ultimately brought forward for delivery.”

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