Directorate Change

Barratt Developments PLC
23 January 2006


23rd January 2006

                            BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC

                   APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

Barratt Developments PLC announces that Colin Dearlove, Group Finance Director,
is retiring after 25 years service with the Newcastle based housebuilder. He
will be replaced by Mark Pain, former Finance Director of Abbey National plc.

Colin Dearlove, 54, joined Barratt in 1981 and became Group Finance Director in
1992, holding the position for the last 14 years. Colin Dearlove has worked for
three Barratt Group Chief Executives - Sir Lawrie Barratt, the late Frank Eaton
and current Group Chief Executive, David Pretty.

David Pretty said 'Colin Dearlove has done a tremendous job for the Barratt
Group over the last 14 years and his contribution to the financial strength of
the business is testimony to that. Colin will ensure an orderly handover to Mark
Pain and will then be free to enjoy a hard earned retirement. We wish him well.'

Mark Pain, aged 44, will be appointed an Executive Director of Barratt
Developments on 1 March 2006 and will assume full responsibility as Group
Finance Director after an initial handover period.

David Pretty added, 'We are delighted to have someone of Mark's calibre for this
key role. He brings a wealth of experience as a former FTSE 100 Executive
Director and we expect him to 'stretch' our thinking and help drive the business
forward.'

Mark Pain became the FTSE 100's then youngest Finance Director in 1998, aged 36,
when he joined the Group Board of Abbey National plc. In addition to his role as
Abbey's Finance Director, Mark Pain has also served as Chief Executive of Abbey
National Treasury Services and as Main Board Director responsible for Retail
Sales.

Mark Pain said, 'I am delighted to be joining Barratt at such an exciting time.
With an outstanding track record of earnings growth, combined with an excellent
operational capability and strong brand name, there are tremendous opportunities
to enhance shareholder value further.'

There is no other information to be disclosed pursuant to the Listing Rules in
relation to this appointment.

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For further information, please contact:
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Terry Garrett/Chris Lynch

Images of Mark Pain and Colin Dearlove are available to the media free of charge
at www.barratt-investor-relations.co.uk




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