Rule 2.10 Announcement

Barratt Developments PLC
08 February 2007


BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC


Rule 2.10 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Barratt
Developments PLC ('Barratt') confirms that it had 243,691,935 ordinary shares of
10 pence each in issue as at the close of business on 8 February 2007.

The International Securities Identification Number for Barratt Ordinary Shares
is GB0000811801.


For further information, please contact:

Mr Laurence Dent
Group Corporate Director and Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]


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