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Sell brownfield land in Wilmslow

If you own brownfield land near Wilmslow, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.

We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Land around Wilmslow

Wilmslow lies in Cheshire, about 15 miles east of Warrington. Nearby, we also look at land around Cheadle Hulme (4 miles), Hazel Grove (6 miles) and Altrincham (6 miles).

Dairy farmland and market towns, with green belt separating Cheshire's towns from the Merseyside and Manchester conurbations.

TownWilmslow
CountyCheshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtSK9
OS grid squareSJ88
Nearest towns we coverCheadle Hulme (4 mi), Hazel Grove (6 mi), Altrincham (6 mi)
Distance from WarringtonAbout 15 miles east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Cleared former industrial site with cracked concrete and weeds beside terraced houses

Land we're keen to see around Wilmslow

  • Cleared sites with old hardstanding
  • Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
  • Sites next to canals, railways or town centres
  • Sites where previous schemes stalled

If your site has sat empty because it looks too complicated, we'll investigate the ground and planning position and give you a straight offer.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Cheshire

Contamination

Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.

Brownfield register

Inclusion on the council's brownfield land register can support permission in principle.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Viability

Councils may accept lower obligations where clean-up costs are high.

Four routes to a sale

Outright purchase

We take on the site and its problems for an agreed price.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once permission is granted for a housing scheme.

Option agreements

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Joint ventures

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

From first call to completion

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Rules that apply in England

Planning framework

Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

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.

When the land isn't straightforward

You're worried about contamination liability

Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.

The buildings are being vandalised

A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Questions from landowners near Wilmslow

What counts as brownfield land?

Land that has been occupied by a permanent structure and its associated fixed surface infrastructure. Some exceptions apply, such as agricultural buildings and residential gardens in built-up areas.

Do you buy contaminated land?

Yes. We investigate and price the remediation, so you don't need to clean the site first.

Do I need a contamination report before selling?

No, though any reports you have will help us price more accurately.

Do you cover the villages around Wilmslow?

Yes. Villages between Wilmslow, Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

Nearby towns

Other land types and routes

Ready to talk about your land in Wilmslow?

A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and why.

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