Matt Smith

Matt Smith is an experienced planning professional currently serving as Senior Strategic Land and Planning Manager at Bellway Homes since February 2020. In this role, Matt oversees the promotion and delivery of strategic land assets, ensuring their successful progression through the planning process. Prior to Bellway Homes, Matt held the position of Strategic Land and Planning Manager at Linden Homes, where responsibilities included identifying new strategic land opportunities. Matt's career began at Marrons Planning, where as Principal Planner, skills were honed in promoting residential developments and liaising with local authorities. Earlier roles at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and Plymouth City Council involved contributions to local development frameworks and spatial planning initiatives. Matt holds a Master of Arts in Town and Country Planning from the University of the West of England and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Plymouth.