Specialist housebuilder appoints new group land and planning director

Specialist housebuilder Churchill Retirement Living has appointed Andrew Burgess in the newly created role of group land and planning director.

According to a statement from the firm, the new position will run alongside Burgess’ current role as managing director of Planning Issues Ltd, Churchill’s in-house planning and design consultancy, which he has held for over 10 years.  

Burgess will spearhead a £500 million national land buying campaign over the next five years, the firm said.    

Spencer McCarthy, chairman and CEO of Churchill Retirement Living, said: “Andrew’s experience and knowledge of the land requirements at Churchill Retirement Living make him the ideal person to take on this new role.  

“He will ensure that we have a consistent, proactive and integrated approach to land buying, and I look forward to working closely with him to deliver this and achieve our growth plans.”

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