Rob Chesworth is the Head of Strategic Land at The Crown Estate, an exceptional UK business managing a diverse, multi-billion-pound portfolio of land and property. Rob leads the strategic identification, planning, and development of the estate’s extensive land holdings, focusing on delivering large-scale, masterplanned residential and mixed-use urban communities. With a wealth of experience in strategic planning, site acquisition, and sustainable placemaking, he oversees complex promotion lifecycles and collaborative joint ventures with local authorities and private sector partners. Rob’s leadership centers on driving long-term social, environmental, and financial value, ensuring that land development future-proofs regional infrastructure, enhances biodiversity, and creates resilient, inclusive neighborhoods. He is a prominent voice in strategic land management, championing circular economy principles and progressive ESG frameworks that align with the UK’s transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon built environment.
