RNS Number:9727Q
Development Securities PLC
16 October 2003


                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN


To:          Listing Applications
             UK Listing Authority
             Financial Services Authority
             25, The North Colonnade
             Canary Wharf
             London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed


1. Name of company

Development Securities PLC



2. Name of scheme

1985 Option Scheme



3. Period of return:

From    9th April 2003            To         8th October 2003


4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

265,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

None



6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

265,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

292,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each - 8th October 1999



Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

28,065,794



Contact for queries

Name                          S A Lanes

Address                       Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5DS

Telephone                     020 7828 4777


Person making the return

Name                          S A Lanes

Position                      Company Secretary

Signature


The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN


To:          Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed


1. Name of company

Development Securities PLC



2. Name of scheme

Executive Share Option Scheme 1995



3. Period of return:

From    9th April 2003            To         8th October 2003


4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

1,092,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

None



6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

1,092,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

1,367,500 Ordinary Shares of 50p each - 8th October 1999



Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

28,065,794



Contact for queries

Name                          S A Lanes

Address        Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5DS

Telephone                          020 7828 4777


Person making the return

Name                          S A Lanes

Position                     Company Secretary

Signature


The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.



                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN


To:          Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed


1. Name of company

Development Securities PLC



2. Name of scheme

Savings Related Option Scheme 1995



3. Period of return:

From    9th April 2003            To         8th October 2003


4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

80,797 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

None



6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

80,797 Ordinary Shares of 50p each



7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

200,000 Ordinary Shares of 50p each - 8th October 1999



Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

28,065,794



Contact for queries

Name                          S A Lanes

Address        Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5DS

Telephone                          020 7828 4777


Person making the return

Name                          S A Lanes

Position                     Company Secretary

Signature


The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.


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