Our skill Your success

LAND, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

We have built committed partnerships with landowners across the country and work with them to build sustainable homes and environments that are sympathetic to the fabric of the location.

As a group, we manage a commercial property portfolio worth in excess of £1 billion. Currently building more than 600 homes a year in the UK, we offer an impressive portfolio of apartments, mews and townhouse residences, as well as spacious detached homes.

Our expertise and experience in the arena of land acquisition has delivered many success stories and we consider the individual needs of landowners at every stage of the acquisition process. We are also experienced in navigating local political, environmental and economic climates to formulate solutions that will benefit everybody.

We are well versed in restoration projects, converting many listed buildings and have a strong presence in the retirement homes sector. We have forged an enviable reputation for delivering excellent customer service and have received many prestigious accolades over the years for the properties we build, the design and landscaping of our developments as well as our talented team.

Most importantly for you, we can realise the true potential of your land and maximise its value.

We develop high quality, sustainable projects in exceptional locations. By developing, restoring or refurbishing land and property to the highest possible standard, we can help you achieve the highest possible return on your precious resource.

Our skill Your success Jones Homes is the founding member of the Emerson Group, and has been a trusted name in UK house building for over 55 years. Our company is based in Cheshire, with regional offices throughout the UK giving us a nationwide reach.

Your land is important to usWe understand that the inconsistencies and red tape involved with development can be daunting. We are heavily involved in developing land strategies with local councils which gives us a valuable insight and understanding of what is involved and expected. Because we have short lines of communication you can deal directly and quickly with your dedicated Jones Land contact at all times. Wherever you are in the country, wherever your land is, you can rely on our strong network of local teams to work with you to deliver a successful partnership.

97% of planning applications approved*

93% of planning appeals fought and won*

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The team you can trustEach member of our team has a wealth of experience and expertise in their specialist area, and will be available to assist you with any questions or queries you may have. You can rest assured that every aspect of your project is being managed by a reliable and professional in-house team who are dedicated to maximising your investment.

JOHN HARDYLand Manager

WILF COOPERCompany Architect

KERREN PHILLIPSPlanning Manager

LOUISE MORGANResidential Solicitor

*In the last ten years

Methodology & approach You can be sure, that as a privately owned family company with a reputation built on quality and trust, we have the expertise required to guarantee your success. We offer a range of unique services that will help you to maximise your precious land resource. We devise competitive land bids tailored to your requirements. Our in house planning experts will work on your behalf to give you the best possible chance of securing a planning consent.

Because our network covers the breadth of the country our teams have excellent local knowledge – especially valuable when it comes to understanding the local political, social and environmental climate.

We put a wealth of resources, professionalism and expertise at your disposal and we will draw on decades of knowledge of local regulations. Above all we will keep you informed at every stage of the process with honest, straight-talking updates.

SUCCESS

COMMUNICATION Local land teams

ensure short lines of communication

FLEXIBILITY Private company with a flexible approach to

contracts and payment terms

EXPERTISEYears of experience in land, planning and

development

HONESTYWe have a reputation built on trust and a

straightforward no-nonsense approach

PROBLEM SOLVING

No problem is too big to handle, and believe us,

we’ve solved a few!

SPEED Efficient approach to planning applications and managing project timescales & deadlines

ADDED VALUEWe can offer so much more, such as strong

relationships with Local Authorities

STRENGTH We have the financial

capabilities and backing of the Emerson Group

of companies

As one of the leading builders of quality new homes, we take great pride in our exceptional standards of design, construction and specification. From the quality of our materials to the well considered layouts, every new development is the best it can possibly be. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our success with Local Authorities in proposing viable, acceptable and deliverable projects for landowners. We develop a diverse portfolio of high quality private and commercial projects for private and public sector clients that include refurbishments as well as new builds. It’s just one of the reasons we’re consistently recognised in industry awards.

Our core design embraces both the traditional and modern to consider the way people want to live in their homes today. Spacious interiors have a modern yet classic feel with a superior specification throughout. Exteriors are beautifully appointed and sit seamlessly within the environment with a quiet authority that is distinctly Jones Homes.

Thanks to our reputation for quality and a build standard that is designed to stand the test of time, our homes retain their value and represent a sound financial investment. In turn our commitment and attention to detail throughout the whole process will be reflected in your success.

Taking pride in our appearance

Former Parkside Hospital, Macclesfield

Kingsborough Manor, Isle of Sheppey Grade II listed development, Normanton, Wakefield

Retirement Village, Ashton View, Lytham St Annes

Former Towel Manufacturing Plant, Middlebrook, Horwich

Large Remediation Scheme, Woodlands Grange, Harworth

To find out more about our acquisition criteria please contact our regional land representative opposite.

Criteria for site acquisitionWhatever the project, wherever it is in the country we’re here to make it happen. Our success story is built upon sturdy relationships, the foundations of which create viable, deliverable, sustainable and sought-after environments where people can grow.

Our site requirement starts at 1 acre and there is no upper size limit. We are interested in both greenfield and brownfield sites, and will consider land with or without planning permission.

We are looking for medium to long term strategic sites that can encompass a range of projects such as conversions, newbuild and commercial, mixed use and strategic land releases.

We are flexible in our approach and are willing to structure our proposals to accommodate the varying needs of individual landowners.

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How• Location, nature and the lengthy planning process due to its location

in the greenfield, and the major traffic which would be generated through the use of the Sports Stadium, together with the proximity of the adjacent waste tip site and The Red Moss Site of Special Scientific Interest

• The Emerson Group required to take on significant up-front risk

• On embarking on this scheme, all three parties worked closely together to clearly identify the individual roles, aims and objectives

• Held regular progress meetings and informal liaisons to establish and ensure successful delivery of all aspects of the development

• Removal of extensive depths of peat, with the majority of which being used to form areas of Public Open Space and capping layers

The Meadows Horwich, Bolton

BackgroundThe Meadows Middlebrook is a major mixed use development project, comprising approximately 80 hectares of greenfield, former industrial land and farmland. A development partnership was formed between Bolton Wanderers Football Club, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council and The Emerson Group in 1995 to promote this development and to relocate the football ground.

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The second largest retail and leisure park of its type in the UK

What• Over 400 residential new homes

• Mix of apartments, detached and mews properties

• 27,879 seater stadium for Bolton Wanderers Football Club

• 2 hotels and conference centres

• 200 acre development site of over 1 million sq ft of accommodation

• Total development value upwards of £150,000,000

Result• Over 6,000 jobs created

• Attracts 10 million visitors a year

• The second largest retail and leisure park of its type in the UK

• 40,000m³ of reclaimed brick and concrete recycled and re-used on site

• Potentially dangerous contaminated industrial buildings containing asbestos removed

• Relocation of Bolton Wanderers Football Club

• A scheme that creates economic benefit and improved housing in the general area

Awards• Best Out-of-Town Retail Development by the British Council

for Out-of-Town Retail

What• An exclusive development of 1,750 four and five bedroom detached

family homes

• A contemporary village, complete with shops, supermarkets, a public house, nursing home, food outlets, fitness and leisure club, offices and children’s play areas

How• The site was acquired in phases and on the basis of conditional

contracts that were subject to both receipt of planning permission and major items of infrastructure, including a contribution to the Wilmslow/Handforth A34 by-pass

• The continued involvement of the group’s Management Company helps maintain the village centre facilities and the development’s overall vibrancy

• Site was acquired by our in-house Land Acquisition and Legal Team in order to achieve the best value for all parties involved, in both financial and regeneration terms

• Working closely with the Council and the Right to Buy house owners in order to relocate the residents, without the Council having to resort to the use of Compulsory Purchase powers

Regents Park Wilmslow, Cheshire

BackgroundRegents Park, Wilmslow, has transformed a disused Second World War RAF camp into our most successful flagship development yet. This high quality residential development is focused around a district centre and incorporates associated facilities whilst also integrating the new development into an existing community. This is now one of the most sought-after locations in Cheshire and the South Manchester commuter belt.

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The development has transformed a major parcel of redundant Public Sector land holding into a new sustainable residential community, including a district centre

Result• The development has transformed a major parcel of redundant

Public Sector land holding into a new sustainable residential community, including a district centre

• Range of housing tenures expanding the local housing offer for existing and new residents

• Replacement of the run-down 1970’s ex Council house stock with new market and affordable housing

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BackgroundBrooklands View was a brownfield development of a reclaimed coal washing facility. The land deal was successfully negotiated on a one-to-one basis with the landowner which was managed efficiently and in a timely fashion to the mutual benefit of both parties.

What• 89 new homes

• Mix of mews, townhouses and detached properties

• Brownfield development with far reaching views over Emley Moor

How• Direct relationship with landowner working on the principles of

openness and honesty to reach a mutually beneficial land deal

• Planning consent achieved through consultation and a good working relationship with the local authority

Brooklands ViewSkelmanthorpe, Huddersfield

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An attractive, modern development with high amenity value

Result• An attractive, modern development with high amenity value

• Use of appropriate materials to remain in keeping with the local area

• Community benefits delivered by way of high quality, attractive affordable housing, a financial contribution towards local education facilities and the upgrading of some local public open space

What• 21 new homes and 3 conversions, including 1 dwelling constructed

for the land owner as part of the acquisition

• Mix of conversions, mews and detached properties

• Infill, brownfield development in a residential area

How• Listed building consent required for conversion elements of the

scheme

• Design process involved working closely with a specialist conservation architect, an archeologist and the listed buildings officer

Hanson Court Normanton, Wakefield

BackgroundHanson Court consists of 17th Century Grade II listed buildings which have been sympathetically restored to retain many of their original features and are complemented by a range of new build properties. The site was a brownfield development which rescued the historic buildings from further dilapidation and has brought some of the earliest buildings to be built in the village, back into use.

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Retained features of converted properties include original stone features, Tudor boarding and exposed beams

Result• Retained features of converted properties include original stone

features, Tudor boarding and exposed beams

• Use of sympathetic materials and re-use of existing materials

• Fire damaged, dilapidated buildings restored to former glory

Awards• Nominated for LABC Building Excellence Awards

What• Brownfield site

• 19 new homes

• Mix of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments

• Adjacent to open countryside with excellent views from some properties

How• An initial approach by a small local developer with a view

to a joint venture project

• Recommendations to the owner of adjoining land by a third party impressed by Kingsborough Manor, Isle of Sheppey, led to the promotion of the adjoining site to the local council through the Local Plan

• Early planning discussions were not favourable, however the presentation of Westwood Grange has resulted in a further 5 acres becoming available for development adjacent to the original scheme

Westwood Grange Lenham, Kent

BackgroundWestwood Grange, Lenham has been created on a compact site formerly occupied by a care home. The site now comprises an attractive collection of new houses along with an apartment block. The development was well-received locally and the new homes sold swiftly. Before During

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What• Brownfield site

• 33 two, three and four bedroom houses and 12 affordable apartments

• Designs that complement the properties in the adjacent Conservation Area

• Careful attention to detail including architectural features and ironwork

How• Change of planning from the consented scheme of private apartments

• Acquisition of the site on an unconditional basis

• Extensive negotiations with the Local Planning Officer and the Urban Design Officer becoming available for development adjacent to the original scheme

Ruxton Square Rochester, Kent

BackgroundRuxton Square, Rochester has been created on the site of a former police station within the confines of an existing neighbourhood just off the High Street. The development comprises a collection of terraced houses and affordable apartments, the provision of the latter forming part of the S106 agreement. The development proved a huge success, with sales achieved on the basis of both product and location.

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