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Development management in Leeds
Independent development management for Leeds, with residential planning and development strategy experience illustrated by Wellington Works.
Wellington Works, also referred to as Armley Road in earlier project documents, is a residential scheme on the western edge of Leeds city centre. Planning was secured for 386 homes, with an amendment to 416 homes pursued. It illustrates Josh’s career experience of shaping a large residential development through planning and commercial decisions.
The distinction between a consented scheme and a proposed amendment matters. A development strategy should make clear what is approved, what remains subject to further consent, and how each option affects costs, programme and the investment case. The published Wellington Works case study keeps those positions separate.
For a Leeds landowner, investor or developer, JMGL can support an early appraisal, a review of an existing consent, coordination of the consultant team or preparation for procurement and delivery. The appointment starts with the current decision and a clear understanding of the site’s planning and commercial position.
Talk to JMGL
Share the site, stage and key questions, and Josh will respond directly.
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Focus in Leeds
Residential planning strategy
Coordinate the development brief and professional advice around what is consented, what may need to change and the commercial implications of each route.
Appraisal and options
Test the relationship between accommodation proposals, costs, programme and delivery assumptions before selecting a preferred option.
Planning-to-delivery coordination
Connect the planning position with the design work, procurement decisions and specialist inputs needed to move towards construction.
Related career experience
Wellington Works in Leeds is part of Josh’s previous-role track record. Its published position distinguishes the secured 386-home consent from the pursued 416-home amendment; the site is not presented as a completed JMGL development.
Projects shown reflect Josh McGuinness’s professional experience, including work at Solaris Real Estate, Empiric Student Property and Future Generation. They are presented as personal track record, not as schemes originally developed by JMGL.
What to send
A short brief helps Josh understand the scheme and the decision in front of you.
- 01Leeds site address and acquisition or ownership position
- 02Decision notices, approved drawings and any proposed amendments
- 03Existing appraisal, cost assumptions and development programme
- 04The planning, funding or procurement decision that needs resolving
Questions
What Leeds development experience is shown on the website?
Wellington Works is the Leeds case study. The published track record records planning secured for 386 homes and an amendment to 416 homes pursued, with experience attributed to Josh’s previous role.
Can JMGL review an existing residential consent?
A review can examine how the approved proposal aligns with the owner’s objectives, the appraisal and the proposed delivery route. Any suggested planning changes would need to be assessed with the project’s planning and design advisers.
Does JMGL have a Leeds office?
JMGL’s office address is in London. Leeds is a service area with relevant published career experience, not a separate advertised office.