When it comes to land promotion, we are very much feet-first and hands-on. Led by the owners of the business Tom Cardwell and Sean Coleman Snr, we pride ourselves on our personalised, tailored approach; operating much more like a partnership than any other model. Tom and Sean are supported by a senior team in Jenny Ellender and Dan Lewis who run the Planning and Land departments respectively.
Time and again, our clients and partners tell us we’re approachable and knowledgeable, and skilled at explaining what’s happening. This comes as no surprise, as our directors collectively have over a century of experience
We’re ideally positioned to guide landowners like you through the many twists, turns, and hurdles of the planning process in order to help you transform your land’s potential.
Each piece of land is unique and so is each deal we bring to fruition. We understand what it takes to uncover the hidden value in every acre.
We’re proud of the strong working relationships we’ve built with land agents, consultants and other property professionals.
We acquired this prime site, spanning 57 acres just two miles south of Lincoln, unconditionally, in February 2024.
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Planning permission was granted in April 2025 for a 64 bed care home which will provide a significant community benefit within Central Bedfordshire.
Learn moreWe have secured resolution to grant on this 5 acre site for 22 affordable homes in Arlesey. This includes new vehicle and pedestrian access, public open space and public works as a key component of the wider Arlesey Cross development.
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Colecar has the freehold for a former stud in Newmarket, West Suffolk. The site spans just over six acres and benefits from excellent connectivity to Newmarket and the broader transport network via the nearby A14. A hybrid planning application for a mix of homes was submitted in May 2025.
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Sean Coleman Jnr, Land and Planning Assistant, gives his views on why a more predictable planning system is essential for increasing housing delivery: I’ve always had a real interest in housing and planning policy because it’s one of those areas where small changes can have a huge impact on whether homes actually get built. Whenever […]
At Colecar Strategic Land, we’re passionate about helping people develop their careers as well as promoting land. That approach has certainly been true for Land and Planning Assistant Sean Coleman Jnr, who has spent the past year gaining hands-on experience across both sides of the business, while building the foundations for a career in the […]
Jenny Ellender, Planning Director, gives her views on sustainability being the foundation of good development: At planning committee recently, I heard a comment that left me scratching my head. A committee member suggested that the sustainability credentials of a scheme were no longer important, because national targets are likely to change soon. I appreciate it […]
Colecar Strategic Land and Perseus Land & Developments have appointed Harris Irwin Architects to develop detailed designs for a new care home development in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The site benefits from outline planning permission for a care home, secured by Colecar Strategic Land in 2025. The proposed detailed scheme will deliver up to 74 bedrooms and […]
Sean Coleman Jnr, Land and Planning Assistant, gives his views on why a more predictable planning system is essential for increasing housing delivery: I’ve always had a real interest in housing and planning policy because it’s one of those areas where small changes can have a huge impact on whether homes actually get built. Whenever […]
At Colecar Strategic Land, we’re passionate about helping people develop their careers as well as promoting land. That approach has certainly been true for Land and Planning Assistant Sean Coleman Jnr, who has spent the past year gaining hands-on experience across both sides of the business, while building the foundations for a career in the […]
Jenny Ellender, Planning Director, gives her views on sustainability being the foundation of good development: At planning committee recently, I heard a comment that left me scratching my head. A committee member suggested that the sustainability credentials of a scheme were no longer important, because national targets are likely to change soon. I appreciate it […]
Colecar Strategic Land and Perseus Land & Developments have appointed Harris Irwin Architects to develop detailed designs for a new care home development in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The site benefits from outline planning permission for a care home, secured by Colecar Strategic Land in 2025. The proposed detailed scheme will deliver up to 74 bedrooms and […]
