Matt has worked in the planning and development industry for over 17 years, starting his career at Knight Frank in the residential development team and becoming a Member of the RICS. He was subsequently headhunted by Barratt Homes to source and manage a number of major strategic projects and after significant successes he was approached by a national land promoter to become Director for the South West.

Matt's ambition led to the establishment of M7 Planning in 2018 to promote and invest in strategic land and to capitalise on years of building strong relationships with landowners, housing associations, SME developers and investors. The rapid growth of M7 paved the way for the creation of the OG Group in early 2023 and our investment partnership structure to continue to expand.

He is very proud of the OG team, who manage a wide range of projects from 35 houses to new settlements, whilst navigating the complex and unforgiving world of planning. He is passionate about the projects we take on and creating bespoke solutions to deliver results.

Matt is a family man with roots in London, Hampshire and Bristol. Outside of work he is kept very busy with his 4 children and the family bulldog called Biscuit.

With 19 years’ experience in urban design and project management, Tracy has worked on numerous schemes across a range of sectors providing support for projects from inception to completion. Tracy’s portfolio includes masterplanning new settlements, designing high spec residential properties, creating extra care communities and commercial ventures.

With a keen eye for detail, she possesses an appreciation for conservation and traditional architecture and is able to bring these styles into her designs with modern application.
Within the OG Group Tracy takes on the role of project manager and design lead, managing the external team of project consultants to deliver high quality results.

Having had an early start by helping to build her childhood home, Tracy enjoys the challenge of home improvements. She has successfully completed a number of renovation projects and now embarking on a possible re-build of her 'long term' home, whilst looking after Rocket her Labrador.

Abi is a dynamic individual with a fresh, creative approach to design who graduated in 2024 with a Master’s in Architecture (RIBA Part 2) from the University of Bath. She also holds a first-class undergraduate degree in Architecture (RIBA Part 1) from the Leicester School of Architecture.

During her studies, she developed a visionary masterplan for Cagliari and earned a first-class mark for her dissertation on architects implementing the biodiversity small site metric to achieve biodiversity net gain.

With hands-on experience during time working at a private architecture practice in Cheltenham, Abi has been involved in designing residential, care and commercial developments, bringing creativity and energy to every project.

Outside the studio, she is passionate about sports having rowed competitively during university and is always looking for new ways to innovate and push boundaries in both her work and play.

James joined OG Group in 2024 to lead their inhouse engineering and technical team, delivering economical and sustainable designs in accordance with current legislation and standards. He has extensive engineering experience within the construction industry and is currently working towards chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

His role requires the disciplined management of the civil engineering design process from feasibility and planning, through to construction. His design expertise covers highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS and earthworks for both residential and commercial projects.

Away from work, James is a keen rugby fan supporting Gloucester and his local community club. He has also recently welcomed a puppy into his household who the rest of the OG Team dogs are looking forward to meeting!

Adam started his career at Crest Nicholson on the Graduate Scheme following the completion of Real Estate Management at Oxford Brookes. After a year of rotating through the business he joined their Land department and gained experience bidding and acquiring housing land, managing strategic land projects as well as negotiating the disposal of affordable housing to housing associations and bulk open market sales to investors.

He joined OG Group in 2021 to focus on continuing the expansion of the land portfolio and to assist the management of projects. Since his promotion to Senior Land Manager, he spends most of his time researching new opportunities, negotiating contracts and ushering agreements through the legal process. Critically he is the point of contact for our landowner clients and strives to provide a personal, first class service.

Adam is a keen sportsman, having played rugby to a high youth level and continues to play regularly. He is also a creative DIY’er, and never shies away from a challenge including his juggling his two boisterous Dachshunds.

Andy has worked in the planning and development industry for nearly 30 years, starting his career as a Development Control officer at Plymouth City Council before moving into the private sector in 1998 and taking up various planning posts with companies including GL Hearn and David Jarvis Associates, before recently moving to OG in 2024.

Andy's work has primarily involved residential development and he has been involved in all facets of this role, from initial appraisal and site promotion through to the submission of planning applications (full and outline) and appeals. He has appeared on behalf of developers at Local Plan Examinations, as well as participating at appeal Hearings and Inquiries. As well as residential development, Andy has also been responsible for various commercial and leisure developments, as well as quasi-residential (primarily elderly care).

Outside of work, Andy can often be seen "treading the boards" with a local Amateur Dramatics group, watching sports (Bath Rugby and Manchester United being his main passions), as well as undertaking regular visits to see his two grown-up children, where they are currently both studying for University degrees in the Midlands. He and his wife do not own a dog, but the rest of the OG team are putting on significant pressure!