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[H1] Reimagining placesfor people to thrive.
We are one of the UK’s leading family-owneddevelopment, building and property maintenance companies.
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£2.56bnTurnover (2025)6,000Employees (2025)
£464mSocial value generated (2025)£10bnRecord forward order book (2025)

[H2] Who we help
[H2] Putting people, places and planet into every decision. That is how we thrive.

[H2] Develop
Investing in communities – land, residential placemaking and commercial development.

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[H2] Build
Passionate about building a better tomorrow for everybody.

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[H2] Maintain
Keeping the nation’s homes, offices, shops and public spaces clean, safe, healthy and energy efficient.

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[H3] Supporting the public and private sectors

[H2] Commercial

[H2] Defence

[H2] Education

[H2] Emergency Services

[H2] Healthcare

[H2] Housing

[H2] Industrial

[H2] Justice

[H2] Land

[H2] Retail and the high street

[H2] Science and Technology

[H2] Sport and Leisure

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Projects

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Our customers

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[H2] St John Fisher School, Wigan

Through the Department for Education’s Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) framework, St John Fisher Catholic High School in Wigan has become the first school to benefit from a state-of-the-art new build featuring high-tech learning spaces.

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Education

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[H2] Derby Market Hall

We were appointed by Derby City Council to refurbish and transform Derby’s Grade II Listed Victorian Market Hall into a contemporary, vibrant retail and leisure destination.

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Heritage

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[H2] 11 and 12 Wellington Place, Leeds

The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

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Commercial

[H2] Hounsome Fields, Basingstoke

Achieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale of Hounsome Fields in Basingstoke was a standout highlight for us in 2017.

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Housing

[H2] They Abbey Centre

The Community Centre on the ground floor provides valuable resources and enjoys access to an outdoor garden room and creche, whilst the Health Centre above will provide new modern consultation and surgery rooms.

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Healthcare

[IMG: We are a trusted partner of the Department for Education, helping them deliver net zero carbon schools]

[H2] Edgar Wood Academy Secondary School

The Edgar Wood Academy in Middleton is the very first school in the country to be procured via the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Framework.

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Education

[IMG: Using modern methods of construction to design and build sustainable sports facilities]

[H2] Braywick Leisure Centre

Braywick Park is a new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.

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Sport and Leisure

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[H2] Cardiff Council Residential Partnership

Cardiff Living is an exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.

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Housing

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[H2] Fire Station Refurbishment For Cheshire

We deliver complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.

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Emergency Services

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[H2] LB of Havering Joint Venture Regeneration

A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.

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Housing

[H2] Brent Housing Retrofit Pilot

Exceeding energy performance certificate targets in Brent.

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Housing

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[H5] We’re proud to work with a broad spectrum of industry leaders

[H1] Key projects.
Bringing a collaborative and innovative approach to every project we manage.

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Residential Land Promotion
Commercial land Promotion

[H1] Land Promotion and Investment
[IMG: Wates developments - Walburton, West Sussex]
[H2] One of the largest and most experienced land promotion businesses in the sector.
We specialise in private land promotion and delivering valuable planning consents throughout the south of England, the west, and the Midlands. Our success in delivering consents is industry leading at 98% since 2005. We constantly seek to secure new opportunities in both greenfield and brownfield sites in sustainable locations with potential for development.
Residential LandBoosting housing supply is fundamental to the wellbeing of communities everywhere. Our approach in engaging with the community and wider stakeholders has led to year after year of success. Commercial LandInvestment in business is key to driving economic growth. We continue to build our commercial land portfolio and bring forward sustainable places where businesses want to be.
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Delivering positive benefits on land west of Windsor
[H2] How we work
Our ability to achieve valuable permissions on complex sites remains our fundamental proposition. Here’s what to expect when working with us:
Collaboration: Successful relationships are key to our success. We’re passionate about development in collaboration with others including investors, partners and local planning authorities.
Engagement: We effectively undertake detailed consultations and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
Knowledge: Our understanding of the market and deep knowledge of the overall process has repeatedly resulted in successful outcomes for a wide range of land opportunities.
Sustainable placemaking: We believe it is critical that the places we create are sustainable for people and the planet in the long-term. We work with stakeholders closely to make sure both local communities and nature will benefit in the plans we develop.
Do you have land to sell?
£183.5mcapital invested (2024)18,949homes in residential land
portfolio (excluding JVs) (2024)
3,040homes in development
on JV sites (2024)567 homes sold (2024)
[H2] Bringing your vision to life
Our deep-rooted understanding of our markets is matched by the depth and capability of our teams, now 45 strong, making us one of the biggest promoters in the sector.
We appreciate the need to deliver sustainable solutions that add value to schemes and make consents more deliverable. We hold years of experience in creating land sale packages and are expert in negotiations to ensure land transactions are made at a premium in all market conditions.
We are committed to doing what we say we will do, with trust and integrity. We pride ourselves on maintaining the values of the Wates Group and being truly collaborative with our partners.
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[H2] Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats.
We create dedicated habitat sites that restore biodiversity, support ecosystems, and help meet legal biodiversity net gain requirements. Discover how Wates Wildscape is reimagining landscapes with nature-based solutions and high-quality habitat ecosystems.
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[H2] Unlocking commercial land potential
Our specialised team excels in procuring sustainable commercial land suitable for logistics and retail warehousing.
We focus on strategic locations to develop sustainable spaces that businesses require to optimise their operations. Our dedicated experts navigate the planning system, securing necessary allocations and consents, ultimately unlocking value for landowners through successful sales.
With a complete understanding of the commercial sector, we identify prime land opportunities tailored to the needs of distribution and retail businesses. We guide projects through the planning process, ensuring market-facing approvals are achieved to meet the latest sector needs.
Our goal is to empower landowners by realising the full potential of their asset through strategic land sales.
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[H2] Our values
We’re a fourth-generation family business established 1897, grounded by our core values like integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality. Our heritage grants us financial independence, eliminating the need for external funding when acquiring land. This autonomy allows us to adapt with flexibility, meeting the unique needs of individual landowners.
Our deep-seated passion for the land sector stems from a fundamental belief that quality housing and business space and a robust economy are essential pillars of a cohesive society. We’re dedicated to ensuring these kinds of quality spaces achieve planning, so they too can help foster community well-being and prosperity.

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Development and investment work

Land
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Land south of South Road Wivelsfield Green
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.

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Land
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Land west of Windsor
LPA: Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM). Size: 50 acres. New Homes: 455 (180 a ordable). Biodiversity Net Gain: 30.69%

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Land
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Appledore Road, Tenterden
County: Kent. LPA: Ashford Borough Council. Size: 60 acres, with 78% open space. New Homes: 141 (70 affordable).

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Contact us

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Nick Laugharne

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Operations Director- Land & Residential Investment

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Victoria George-Taylor

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Commercial Land Director

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Olivia Dear

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Sustainability and Wates Wildscape Director

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[H1] Commercial
[IMG: Wellington Place high quality commercial office development in Leeds]
[H2] Providing high-quality office space across the UK.
Our geographical reach includes work in major conurbations, such as London, Leeds, Bristol, and Birmingham. We create stunning interior and workplace designs for offices and commercial buildings bringing space to life.
[IMG: Commercial office building and high quality fitout and refurbishment]
[H2] End to end service
We do everything from identifying commercial land opportunities, to full Category A fit-out of buildings, office moves, and sprucing up your current workplace. You can be sure of our passion and promise to deliver your project requirements.
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More than just a building
[H2] Commercial property services

[H2] Land Promotion
We partner with our landowners and bring sustainable placemaking and planning expertise to unlock valuable commercial and residential development.

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[H2] Construction
We are passionate about building a better tomorrow for everybody, through the work we do and the social value we bring to projects.

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[H2] Fit out and refurbishment
We provide high-quality fit-out and refurbishment services to private and public sector customers across the UK.

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[IMG: Providing facilities management services to our public and private sector customers]

[H2] Facilities Management
We are a growing provider of planned and reactive maintenance and facilities management services in the UK.

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[H2] Offices to let
Our quality managed workspace business, Needspace, offers a range of office, workshop, and studio units, perfect to suit your needs.

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[H2] Nationwide fit out
Not all projects are transformational, but all have the potential to transform the experience for employees and customers. Our work for Nationwide Building Society to replace glazing to the façade of its head office in Swindon is a perfect example. Here Nationwide commissioned critical maintenance to prolong the life of one of its strategic properties.
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[IMG: Nationwide, Swindon head office glass refurbishment. Working in live environments.]
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[H2] Collaboration is key
Today’s workplaces must be more than offices and buildings. A good working environment is vital for wellbeing and productivity and can even boost the bottom line.
With an open-minded and collaborative approach to our work, we take the time to exactly understand our customers’ needs, and work with you to develop spaces that will inspire the people who use them.
Lets work together
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[H2] Sustainability matters
By using modern methods of construction and energy efficiency measures, we can help our customers to meet net zero targets.
Our work for MEPC, building the Government’s new regional hub in Leeds, has resulted in what’s being called ‘the most sustainable building in Yorkshire’.
Read more about our environmental goals.
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[H2] We deliver high-end commercial spaces that perform, impress and endure
Whether it’s a new build or a sensitive refurbishment, our turnkey model brings together landlord and tenant into a single, cohesive programme, for a seamless transition into new office accommodation where people and businesses can thrive.
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[IMG: At Wates, we deliver high-end commercial spaces that perform, impress and endure.]

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Commercial projects

[IMG: Working with private clients on complex and high profile construction projects]

[H2] Lucent, London, Piccadilly

This high-profile development project will deliver a new seven-story mixed-use building with two basement levels.

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Commercial

[IMG: Wellington Place high quality commercial office development in Leeds]

[H2] 11 and 12 Wellington Place, Leeds

The intention for 11 & 12 Wellington Place was to create two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

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Commercial

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[H2] A Collaborative ESG Journey

We have been delivering a range of FM services on behalf of a key client for three years. This contract has grown from an initial four sites to 32 because of our collaborative approach as a trusted FM partner.

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Commercial

[IMG: A Grade II office refurbishment in the heart of London’s square mile for international real estate company, Pembroke.]

[H2] 41 Lothbury

The £53m refurbishment and extension of the 129,521sq. ft. office building at 41 Lothbury sees us revisit the building, having completed the original refurbishment 18 years ago.

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Commercial

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[H2] Welcome Building, Bristol

A landmark building for Bristol’s rapidly growing Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone.

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Commercial

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[H2] Borough Yards, London

A two stage redevelopment over 2.54 acres creating 20,000sqm of Covent Garden-style retail and fashion boutiques.

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Latest news

[IMG: Setting a new sustainability standard with the UK’s first NABERS five-star office building]

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Setting a new sustainability standard with the UK’s first NABERS five-star office building

18 Sep 2025

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Our new Technical Services Director brings engineering prowess to WPS Facilities Management

31 Jul 2025

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Wates Group announces the appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer

19 Jun 2025

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Building shops, offices and a basement club on Oxford Street

02 May 2025

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