Sell land in Wilmslow
If you want to sell land in Wilmslow, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
Wilmslow (SK9) sits in OS grid square SJ88, about 15 miles east of Warrington. Sites between here and Cheadle Hulme or Altrincham are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Wilmslow?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Wilmslow at a glance
Dairy farmland and market towns, with green belt separating Cheshire's towns from the Merseyside and Manchester conurbations.
| Town | Wilmslow |
|---|---|
| County | Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SK9 |
| OS grid square | SJ88 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Cheadle Hulme (4 mi), Hazel Grove (6 mi), Altrincham (6 mi) |
| Distance from Warrington | About 15 miles east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Wilmslow
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Wilmslow
Distances and directions are measured from Wilmslow.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme | SK8 | SJ88 | 4 mi north-east |
| Hazel Grove | SK7 | SJ98 | 6 mi north-east |
| Altrincham | WA14 | SJ78 | 6 mi north-west |
| Macclesfield | SK11 | SJ97 | 6 mi south-east |
| Stockport | SK1 | SJ89 | 6 mi north-east |
| Sale | M33 | SJ79 | 8 mi north-west |
Rules that apply in England
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
What happens next
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Wilmslow?
Yes. We consider land in and around Wilmslow and across Cheshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Can you visit land near Wilmslow?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We're the buyer, not an agent, so there's no commission. You normally pay your own solicitor's fees unless we agree otherwise in writing.
How long does planning permission last?
In England, full planning permission usually requires work to start within three years, and in Wales within five, unless the decision notice says otherwise. Outline permissions have separate time limits for reserved matters. The decision notice sets out the exact dates.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Wilmslow
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.