Keyland Developments Ltd, the property trading arm of Kelda Group and sister-company to Yorkshire Water, has appointed Mike Powell as land & planning manager to further strengthen its Land and Planning Team.
Mike joins from Peacock and Smith where he was a senior associate.
Mike joins the team with a focus on further growing Keyland’s successful Planning Promotional Agreements (PPA) initiative, which is designed to enable private landowners to maximise the development potential from their land risk free.
Additionally, Mike will be working to unlock public sector opportunities via the company’s role as the only land broker on Land Solve 2, the forward-thinking public sector land delivery framework.
Mike brings a wealth of strategic expertise from both the private and public sectors, having started his career in local government in Northumberland, before moving to private practice in Yorkshire with roles across local and national planning consultancies. Prior to Peacock and Smith, Mike worked as senior planner at Hallam Land Management Ltd.
Luke Axe, land & planning director, Keyland Developments Ltd, said: “We are delighted to bring Mike into the Keyland team at an exciting time for the business.
“Mike’s extensive experience in the industry, and in particular his strong track record of strategic land promotion, adds even greater depth to our Land & Planning Team at a time when we are rapidly growing our PPA offer, as well as seeking to unlock public sector opportunities.”
Mike Powell said: “I am looking forward to supporting Keyland’s growth as a leading land promoter for both private and public sector clients. I am excited to use my skills and experience to help Keyland deliver its innovative Six Capitals approach to land promotion on some of the largest and most complex commercial and residential opportunities across the region.”
