— 30 years of experience
Bury & Co Land & Planning is a specialist consultancy advising landowners, developers, and partners on unlocking land value, shaping planning strategy, and delivering smarter growth across Somerset, Wiltshire and the wider South West.
With deep expertise in land promotion, site appraisals, development potential and strategic planning, we support clients in navigating the planning system, maximising uplift, and bringing forward high quality, sustainable development.
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“Great land deals aren't found — they're created through insight, trust and smart planning."
— Mark Bury
Land & Development Director | Strategic Land Promotion | S106 & Affordable Housing Specialist | Residential Acquisition & Planning Consultant
With over 30 years' experience across the UK and Australia, Mark Bury is a seasoned and results driven land and development professional specialising in land acquisition, promotion, planning strategy, and disposal. Operating primarily across Somerset, Wiltshire, Bath, and the wider South West, Mark leads complex land deals ranging from small infill plots and barn conversions to major strategic development sites, delivering exceptional outcomes for landowners, developers, and housing partners.
Mark has built a reputation for his sharp commercial judgement, robust negotiation skills, and ability to unlock value through planning uplift, feasibility analysis, and collaborative promotion agreements. His experience spans strategic land promotion, S106 housing delivery, viability modelling, valuation, site appraisal, and partnership structuring with housing associations and private developers.
Previously holding senior roles including Area Land Manager at Sequence UK (Allen & Harris and Fox & Sons) and Land Acquisitions Director at Stonebury Land, Mark has consistently delivered pipeline growth, multi-site acquisition programmes, and planning led uplift for both corporate and private clients.
Mark is also engaged in the creation of Bury & Co Land & Planning, a premium consultancy designed to offer a modern, trusted, and relationship focused approach to land promotion, planning strategy and development advisory.
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