Katie Morley has been appointed land assessor at Cleckheaton-based Jones Homes.

Miss Morley, 24 and from Outlon, takes on the new role which will includes helping to look for land to purchase, evaluating the potential of new sites and progressing planning permission.

The appointment, an internal promotion, will see her charged with the responsibility of conducting in-depth market research into new and potential locations and evaluating any possible competitor developments.

Miss Morley said: "The company has always supported me in my previous roles and I am looking forward to my future in the land team with Jones Homes."