Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Property Development in Tewkesbury
Mercian Developments has been a leader in property development and investment across the UK since the early 1970s. Our expertise spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, with a strategic focus on care and senior living sectors since 2017. We deliver complex developments through site assembly, relocation, and redevelopment, working closely with landowners, local authorities, and health funds. Our team combines over 50 years of collective experience in planning, legal negotiations, and occupier liaison. We prioritise quality design and sustainable solutions, ensuring client satisfaction through transparent communication and meticulous project management.Our partnerships with major investment funds and occupiers reflect our reputation for reliability and innovation. With a pragmatic approach to challenges, we specialise in unlocking value from difficult sites while maintaining integrity and flexibility. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful projects in retail, leisure, and specialist care accommodation. We pride ourselves on long-term relationships built on trust, professionalism, and a shared vision for creating communities. This enduring ethos has made us a trusted partner for stakeholders seeking expert development management and investment growth.
Services
Property Development
Investment Management
Care Home Development
Retail Schemes
Leisure Projects
Site Assembly
Planning Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- 50 years of property development experience across the UK
- Specialise in complex planning approvals for challenging sites
- Expertise in care and retirement living sector since 2017
- Proven track record with major investment funds and occupiers
- Flexible, solution-focused approach to development management
What people say
Terrific vision
Outstanding management skills
Strong local knowledge
Refusal to give up
Quality care environments
Services
Care Home Development
We specialise in developing bespoke care homes tailored to modern healthcare needs. Our process combines deep sector knowledge with practical solutions for site-specific challenges. By collaborating with operators and health funds, we create high-quality environments that enhance resident wellbeing while maximising investment returns.
Property Investment
Our investment management focuses on unlocking value through strategic acquisitions and development-led opportunities. We target mixed-use schemes and specialist accommodation, leveraging 50 years' market insight to identify growth potential and deliver sustainable returns for partners and stakeholders.
Planning Consultancy
We navigate complex planning processes for challenging sites, using our extensive local authority relationships and technical expertise. Our proactive approach secures approvals for developments that might otherwise stall, ensuring viable outcomes for landowners and investors across multiple sectors.
People
Chris Towers
Chairman
With over 25 years as MD, Chris has led Mercian's evolution from retail schemes to specialist care developments. His expertise in site assembly and stakeholder negotiation drives successful project delivery across England and Wales.
John Maddams
Land Director
John brings 20 years' experience in specialist accommodation, focusing on care home site acquisitions. His regional expertise in East Anglia and the South East strengthens our pipeline of development opportunities.
Ed Towers
Director
Ed sources new opportunities and manages planning processes, combining previous JLL retail experience with development expertise. He has helped grow portfolios for major operators while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Christine Cameron
Office Manager & Accounts
Christine oversees financial and HR operations with 20+ years' experience. Her organisational skills and Sage accounting expertise ensure efficient back-office support for all development projects.
Questions
What sectors does Mercian specialise in?
We focus on care homes, retirement living, retail schemes, and leisure developments across the UK.
How long has Mercian been operating?
We've delivered property solutions since our founding in the early 1970s.
Can you handle complex development sites?
Yes, we specialise in unlocking value from challenging sites through strategic planning solutions.
Do you work with investment funds?
We partner with major health funds and investors for development-led opportunities nationwide.
How do you ensure project success?
Through experienced teams, local authority relationships, and tailored solutions for each development.
