Patrick Swallow has joined Bellway as Strategic Land and Planning Manager for the Manchester region.
He joined Bellway in May, have previously spent three-and-a-half years in the industry, working across both planning and land teams, and is based at the Manchester division’s regional head office in Warrington.
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.”
Patrick comes from Macclesfield and started his career in land and planning in nearby Congleton after completing a degree in Marketing and Management and a Master’s in Planning, both at Newcastle University.
He said: “I was always interested in housing and architecture and my university experience gave me a combination of people-based and technical subject knowledge which has been a good background for my career.
“When this job came up, I knew Manchester was booming and it was a great opportunity to work for a big plc and national housebuilder. I’ve settled in well. It’s a good office environment and everyone is really welcoming.”
Bellway Strategic Land consists of planning and development experts who work with landowners, specialist planners and local authorities to identify long-term opportunities for development. For more information, visit https://www.