Oxfordshire housebuilder Greencore makes new appointment

Matthew Jeal has been named head of planning at Greencore Homes, which specialises in delivering environmentally friendly developments.

Mr Jeal joins from the CALA Group, where he was head of planning for the Cotswolds and Chiltern regions.

He said: “I’m excited to be joining Greencore Homes and contributing to the next phase of its growth.

“My focus will be on shaping and delivering a robust planning strategy for the business, working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to bring forward high-quality, policy-aligned developments.

“What stands out about Greencore is its clear commitment to delivering Better Than Net Zero homes at scale, creating schemes that not only meet planning requirements but set a new benchmark for sustainable placemaking.”

Greencore Homes aims to deliver 10,000 ‘Better Than Net Zero’ homes by 2035 and has secured backing from the M&G Catalyst Fund and Homes England.

Jon Di-Stefano, chief executive of Greencore Homes, said: “Matthew brings a wealth of experience across the housebuilding sector, with a strong track record in planning and delivery.

“His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to scale the business and bring forward a growing pipeline of high-quality developments.”

The company is currently developing homes across the Golden Triangle, with projects underway in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire.

Greencore plans to expand these efforts further across the UK.

Mr Jeal holds a master’s degree in spatial planning from Oxford Brookes University.