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Sell brownfield land in Rochdale

Thinking about whether to sell brownfield land in Rochdale? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

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.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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

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Where Rochdale sits

Land around Rochdale falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Heywood, 3 miles away, and Royton, 4 miles away, and Manchester is 10 miles away.

A dense urban core where most new homes are on brownfield land, with green belt on the edges climbing towards the Pennines.

TownRochdale
CountyGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Postcode districtOL16
OS grid squareSD81
Nearest towns we coverHeywood (3 mi), Royton (4 mi), Middleton (5 mi)
Distance from ManchesterAbout 10 miles north
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

What we look for around Rochdale

  • Cleared sites with old hardstanding
  • Sites on the council's brownfield land register
  • Redundant commercial buildings in residential areas
  • Sites next to canals, railways or town centres

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 Greater Manchester

Brownfield register

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

Existing use value

If the site has a viable current use, that sets the floor for an offer.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Flood risk

Many brownfield sites are near rivers and canals, so flood risk is checked early.

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.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  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

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.

Flood risk

Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.

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

  • The address or postcode
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access

Common questions

Do you buy contaminated land?

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

Is it easier to get planning on brownfield land?

National policy in England and Wales gives weight to reusing suitable brownfield land, so the starting point is often positive. Each site is still judged on its merits.

Do I need a contamination report before selling?

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

Do you buy land in Rochdale?

Yes. We consider land in and around Rochdale and across Greater Manchester. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

Also near Rochdale

Other land in Rochdale

Ready to talk about your land in Rochdale?

Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.

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