Directorate Change

Taylor Woodrow PLC
31 December 2003

Taylor Woodrow Appoints Non-Executive Director

Taylor Woodrow plc, the housing and development company, announces the
appointment of Vernon Sankey (54) as a non-executive director of the company
with effect from 1 January 2004.


Mr Sankey is currently a non-executive Director of Pearson plc and of Zurich
Financial Services AG (Swiss). He is Deputy Chairman of Photo-Me International
plc and Beltpacker plc, a Supervisory Board Member of Cofra AG (Swiss) and
Chairman of The Really Effective Development Company Ltd.


He has extensive experience in industry and commerce and lectures regularly on
leadership issues.

In connection with the appointment of Vernon Sankey to its board, Taylor Woodrow
plc confirms that there are no details requiring disclosure under paragraphs
6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the Listing Rules of the Financial Services authority.




For further information, please contact:

Ian Morris                                        0121 600 8520 / 07816 518 767
Taylor Woodrow Corporate Communications

Jonathan Murrin                                   0121 600 8521 / 07816 518 718
Taylor Woodrow Investor Relations


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